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Gemstone: Emerald
Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square shaped case that is hidden under a unique diamond encrusted case cover. The beautiful b...
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20th Century Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 6.25" Cameo & Gemmed Slide Charm Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage piece is crafted in solid yellow gold and features a wonderful slide charm bracelet design with a hidden watch as the center link. The charms are adorned with h...
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20th Century Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sa...

Platinum Raymond Yard Diamond and Emerald Deco Watch
By Yard
Located in Lexington, KY
This exquisite platinum watch was made by the renowned Raymond Yard with both square cut emerald and round cut diamond. The watch face has a unique shape; the top and bottom of the c...
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20th Century Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Ladies Rolex w/ Diamond Sapphire & Emerald in 18K w/ Clips
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A rare vintage ladies Rolex 18 karat yellow gold watch with Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald accents. The Diamonds, Sapphires and Emeralds are all round cut stones accenting a white ce...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard women's Art Deco cocktail watch with diamonds and emeralds
Located in Chorzów, PL
CHOPARD Swiss evening watch. Origin: Switzerland, first half of the 20th century. Watch made of 18-karat white gold (750 fineness), with 48 diamonds in an old brilliant cut with a t...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Serpenti Misteriosi Secret Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Cuff-Watch
Located in New York, NY
The quintessence of Italian glamour and Bulgari’s mastery of jewelry and watchmaking, the Serpenti Misteriosi secret watches are inspired by the rich creative heritage of the “Roman ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier St Petersburg Tutti Frutti Watch
Located in London, GB
This gem set Cartier St Petersburg is in amazing condition. The 15mm yellow gold case is set with four baguette diamonds on either side of the engine turned...
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Emerald Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.50 Carat Emerald 2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 5.50 Carat Princess Cut Emerald 2.50 Carat Round Brilliant I VS1 Diamond Platinum Watches Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.5 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 218 Color: I ...
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20th Century Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Queen of Brunei's Piaget Five Time Zone Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned for Queen Saleha of Brunei, this glamorous watch from the renowned horologist Piaget elegantly combines five time zones into one striking design fit for royalty. The ref...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Marina J. Emerald Encrusted Vintage Watch with Pearls and 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous reworking of antique jewelry by Marina J. This One of A Kind piece features a Vintage solid 14k White Gold working Bulova watch, stamped 14k on its back. The manual dial wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Emerald Watches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Watch  A luxurious Chopard Watch crafted in solid 18K gold, this watch features a dazzling array of precious stones offering a timeless a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rolex President Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President Datejust 26mm Ladies Ref. 69178 Diamond and Emerald Bezel and Dial 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch. Set with aftermarket gemstones and bezel. All other parts original Rolex. Comes with vintage Rolex box...
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1990s Swiss Modern Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Tahitian Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Tahitian Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapp...
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1970s Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Mother of Pearl Emerald Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald Diamond Dial (This ...
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1970s Vintage Emerald Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Tahitian Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Tahitian Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapp...
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1970s Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Art Deco Glycine Watch featuring a platinum case with a diamond shaped face and channel set emeralds and prong set diamonds on a platinum mesh ba...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Ladies White Gold Filled Manual Watch with Emeralds, Serviced, C1928
Located in Westward ho, GB
c1928 ladies Art Deco manual wrist watch, newly serviced Oct 2022. Original and in very beautiful original condition. The four triangular emeralds are complete and in very good condi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Emerald Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, White Gold

Chopard Platinum Deco Diamond And Green Emerald Watch
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of a bygone era with this exquisite Art Deco Chopard Lady's Dress Watch, meticulously crafted from 18K white gold. This timeless piece is adorned with sparkling ...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Bangle Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Emerald Black Onyx Panther Panthere Bangle Bracelet Watch by Cartier. The Cartier Panther Panthere bangle watch is a luxurious...
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20th Century French Emerald Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Malachite Diamond Dial Emerald Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Malachite Diamond Dial (This dial is not original ...
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1970s Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Stainless Steel

Piaget Gold Diamond Emerald and Jadite Dial Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Ladies Piaget Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Diamond and Emerald set Bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald Covered Wristwatch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Emerald covered watch is set with fifteen round cut Emeralds, two cabochon Emeralds and ten round cut Diamonds. The fifteen round Emeralds have an estimated weight of 6.11 cara...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Emerald Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Emerald Diamond Bezel
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Synthetic MOP Rainbow Emerald...
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1970s Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Metallic Pink Diamond Dial 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
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1990s European Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Green Vignette Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Green Vignette Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald Two Tone Watch 69173
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black Color Dial Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black Color Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
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1990s European Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Custom Iced Out VS1 Emerald Cut Diamonds Cartier Santos Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic Cartier Santos Iced out completely with collection quality vs white natural round and emerald cut diamonds !! WE HAVE EXTRA LIN...
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2010s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Cartier Santos Custom Iced Out VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Roman Numeral Watch
Located in New York, NY
Brand New!! 100% Authentic Cartier Santos Iced out completely with collection quality vs2-si1 white natural round and emerald cut diamonds 26...
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2010s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Rolex 31mm Datejust White MOP String Diamond Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust White MOP String Diamond Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel & Diamond Lugs SS Watch 68274
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
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1980s French Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust White MOP String Diamond Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White MOP String Diamond Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel & Diamond Lugs SS Watch 16014
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Roman Dial Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Two Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Green Dial, Diamonds / Emeralds Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Green Dial with Diamonds,Diamonds/Emeralds Bezel Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Diamond Panther Cuff Bangle Watch
Located in New York, NY
Featuring Cartier’s iconic feline, rich in history and elegance, the Cartier Panther, this piece is comprised of a coiled panther head bangle, made of 18k yellow gold set with radian...
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This mechanical Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch centering an oval silver-tone dial with black Arabic numerals, within a modified rectangula...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rolex Datejust Green Dial with Emeralds & Diamonds Two Tone Jubilee Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Green Dial with Emeralds & Diamonds Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band 16013
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Longines Platinum Emerald and Diamond Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Working Longines milgrain platinum watch from the 1920-1930s with Swiss movement. The brilliant diamonds have a total of 5.40 carats, in color G-H-I, and the 8 central diamonds are f...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb Unique Leopard Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
An Important leopard watch-bracelet encrusted with fine white and brown diamonds and emerald eyes, produced as a collaboration or client special order be...
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1970s Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18kt Vacheron Constantin Geneve Bracelet Watch with Smallest Baguette Movement
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collector Item, 18kt Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Genève Bracelet Watch With Smallest Baguette Movement at the time. Diamonds: 18+16 br...
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20th Century Artisan Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial with Diamond Accent 68274 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, s...
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dial Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dial Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 6917-TT-PMOP-DIA-AM-BDS-OYS Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald...
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1980s Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Jaguar Platinum 22mm Diamond & Emerald Ribbon Wrist Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - 0.30ctw (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Green Color - 3mm Case Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Ornate Gubelin Band Manual Wristwatch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Piece by Renowned Watch Designer Patek Phillipe 18k Yellow Gold Rounded Rectangle Case 13 mm Wide (15 mm w/ Crown) 23 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 22 mm Champagne D...
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Early 20th Century Emerald Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rolex Dark Grey Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Emerald Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Lady Rolex 26mm Dark Grey Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Emerald Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Massive Ladies Wristwatch, Bracelet, 18 Karat Gold, with Rubies and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive ladies wristwatch, 18 Karat gold, with rubies and emerald. Heavy ladies wristwatch. Swiss made manual wind movement. Very good condition. Including certificate of authenti...
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20th Century Emerald Watches

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Watch Automatic Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Galuchat Strap Nano Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Emerald Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Diamond Lugs + Emerald & Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial with Diamond Lugs + Emerald & Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Watch 16014
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Grey Roman Dial Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Two Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Antique A. LeCoultre 19.5k White Gold Manual Winding Diamond Emerald Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: A. LeCoultre Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 19.5k White Gold Weight: 13.56 grams Ladies 19.5K White Gold A. LeCoultre diamond and emerald Swiss-made watch. The metal was teste...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Emeralds & Diamonds 68273
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond/Emerald Bezel Two Tone Jubilee Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP Dial
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP Dial with Diamond Accent 68274
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds 69173 This watch is in like new condi...
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust SS with Diamond & Emerald Bezel & Diamond Lugs SS Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Blue Diamond Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel & Diamond Lugs SS Watch 16014.
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1990s Swiss Emerald Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel

Watch Automatic Gold White Diamond Sapphire Emerald Alligator Strap Nano Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Emerald Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Watches for Sale on 1stDibs

Shopping for an accessory featuring a beautiful stone, distinguished by its rich green color? Find unique vintage and antique emerald watches today on 1stDibs.

Emerald wristwatches, pocket watches and other watches set with the vibrant stone are sophisticated and glamorous, and that verdant color, and the cachet of wielding a gem beloved and worn by so many queens and princesses (hello, Cleopatra!), could seduce anyone.

Dorothy may have worn ruby slippers, but it was the Emerald City that she was trying to get to. Upon her arrival, she was advised to wear green-tinted eyeglasses to protect her eyes from all the “brightness and glory” in L. Frank Baum’s book The Wizard of Oz. Jewelry lovers born in May can wear their striking birthstone on their way to see the Wizard or any other magical place.

While emeralds graced the engagement rings of style icons Wallis Simpson and Jackie Kennedy — and emeralds and yellow diamonds are adding boldness to today’s engagement rings — perhaps no one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). 

During the December 2011 auction of Taylor’s jewels that was held at Christie’s, there was a suite of emerald jewels that had been by Bulgari and gifted to the actress by Richard Burton to commemorate their engagement (no celebrity, or civilian for that matter, can rival Taylor in her fervor for Bvlgari). The suite consisted of an emerald and diamond ring, an emerald and flower diamond brooch, an emerald and diamond necklace, an emerald and diamond pendant brooch, a pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants and an emerald and diamond bracelet. 

Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”

A decorative watch is the world’s most versatile accessory. Whether in bracelet, pendant, brooch or ring form — or a more conventional timepiece set with emeralds and other gems — jewelry watches can be worn with anything from casual looks to cocktail wear to full evening dress. And yes, it is perfectly acceptable — in fact, perfectly au courant — to wear a watch with a ball gown, despite some objections to the contrary. Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.

King Edward VII of England called Cartier the “jeweler of kings and king of jewelers.” Established in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the French maison was from its beginnings a darling of the aristocracy. But it was the founder’s grandson, Louis Cartier, who cemented its reputation as a trendsetting watchmaker. The brand, refusing to be confined by the round form, is the master of shaped watches. (Emeralds can be found in Panthère necklaces, and the original Panthère de Cartier bracelet features a diamond-and-onyx-encrusted panther with marquise-cut emerald eyes.) 

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