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What is a hydrothermal emerald?

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What is a hydrothermal emerald?
The main difference between a hydrothermal emerald and a regular emerald is that the hydrothermal emerald forms an elongated hexagonal shape. Both emerald types are grown under the same heat and pressure environments. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1970s Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Free Form Ring
Located in New York, NY
1970s 18k gold free form ring with Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.32ctw in diamonds. One stone has
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Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

14 Karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 2 diamond weighing .22pts. This
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, 14k Gold

1950s Pear Cut Chatham Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Retro Princess cut Diamond, Pear cut Chatham Emerald and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chatham Emerald Solitaire Bezel Ring Lab-Grown 1.15 Carats in 18K Yellow Gold LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gaining interest again. Chatham emeralds have been in production since the 1940s! This 1.15 carat lab
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Rough-Cut Emerald and Ruby Nugget Statement Ring, 1970s
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage 70's cocktail ring. The 1" x 3/4" 18k yellow gold freeform ring with four rough-cut Chatham
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald Sapphire Tsavorite Flexible Unique Eternity Band White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Emerald Sapphire Tsavorite Flexible Unique Eternity Band White Gold Ring The multicolor
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

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