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18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Diamonds 1 Emerald - 0.22 CT Diamonds - 0.09 CT Total Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Yellow Sapphire Brooch
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Yellow Sapphire Peacock Brooch 1 Emerald - 0.32 CT 40 Emeralds - 0.413
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring 3.1gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring. The Emerald Measures 4.5mm x 3.5mm. Stamped 18k, weighs
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond 'Lizard' Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond 'Lizard' Pendant Necklace Emerald - 0.038 CT Diamonds - 0.199 CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Yellow Sapphire Peacock Brooch
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Yellow Sapphire Peacock Brooch 1 Emerald - 0.32 CT 40 Emeralds - 0.413
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 18K yellow gold emerald cluster stud earrings are the epitome of elegance. Each
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Emeralds Crocodile Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Emeralds Crocodile Pin. Measures 3 cm in length and 0.6 cm in
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2010s Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Pair of Drop Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pair of 18K yellow gold Emerald Drops Earrings. The emerald cut tiny emeralds are in
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20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Drop Earrings

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Pair of Drop Earrings
 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Pair of Drop Earrings
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H 0.25 in W 0.5 in L 1.4 in
Rossella Ugolini 18K yellow Gold Emerald Frog dangle Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Emerald earrings are a captivating and whimsical jewelry piece
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Leaf Brooch & Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Leaf Brooch & Pendant with Diamonds 1 Emerald - 0.20 CT 43 Diamonds - 0.43
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Leaf Brooch & Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Leaf Brooch & Pendant with Diamonds 1 Emerald - 0.20 CT 43 Diamonds - 0.43
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bracelets with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bracelets with Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold - 10.35 GM 36 Diamonds - 0.59 CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring - The ring us set with one genuine
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8.75 #16641
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8.75 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bee Woven Bracelet with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bee Woven Bracelet with Diamonds 2 Emeralds - 0.54 CT 75 Diamonds - 0.36
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Bangle - There are 19 round emeralds graduated
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Bangles

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #16332
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 This lovely band features six baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18k yellow gold, emerald and ruby frog brooch by Theo Fennell
By Theo Fennell
Located in KERKRADE, NL
An 18k yellow gold, emerald and ruby frog brooch by Theo Fennell. Origin: London, UK. Age: 1991
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1990s English Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

FRED PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Emerald Clip On Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s Vintage
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Emerald Hoop Earrings Clip On Circa 1980s Vintage Here is your chance
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Chinese Traditional Fan Enameled Brooch Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Chinese Traditional Fan Enameled Brooch Pendant 1 Emerald - 0.063 CT 26
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Chinese Traditional Fan Enameled Brooch Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Chinese Traditional Fan Enameled Brooch Pendant 1 Emerald - 0.063 CT 26
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Emerald & Diamond Ring Retro 1950s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Apels Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Retro 1950s Here is your
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Emerald cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Emerald cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band There are 23 Emerald cut
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2010s Wedding Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1960s 14K and 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Round/Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
brilliant sparkle and dimension. Retro 1960s 14K and 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring - Size 6.75
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Citrine 0.30 White Diamonds Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The Rossella Ugolini Design 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Citrine and 0.30 Carats White Diamonds Deco
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2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Emerald cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Emerald cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band There are 22 Emerald cut
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2010s Wedding Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald Eternity Band
Located in Miami, FL
ever and eternal. This simple 18k yellow gold mounting is the perfect color compliment for this 17
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald Wide Bangle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold and emerald hinged wide bangle. Two long engraved branches adorned with
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald Wide Bangle
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Wide Bangle
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H 2.2 in W 0.6 in Dm 2.5 in
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring - GIA. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 0.41 ct Gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features an oval emerald surrounded by marquise cut emeralds
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Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with cabochon emerald center stone accented with diamonds. Sophia D has been
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2010s Art Deco Dome Rings

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features three diagonally set square cut natural emerald
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Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Classic Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Stone Weight - 13.25 ct > Stone pieces - 1 > Stone Size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Classic Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Classic Pendant
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W 1.46 in L 2.45 in
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring showcases a textured design with a striking arrangement of
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
stones and diamonds are set in a sparkling 18k yellow Gold three-prong setting. Wear it as a wedding band
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Halo Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful 18K yellow gold studs are a masterful blend of classic elegance and modern design
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with emerald and diamonds. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40
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2010s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite vintage emerald ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a stunning emerald
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Late 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
These gorgeous emerald hoop earrings are set in 18k yellow gold with round brilliant diamonds on
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salamander Lizard 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Pendant
Located in London, GB
A realistically modelled antique salamander or lizard pendant in 18 karat (18K) yellow gold with
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Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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

Salamander Lizard 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Pendant
Salamander Lizard 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.2 in L 1.89 in
18k Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Line bracelet, featuring colorless emerald-cut diamonds set in polished 18k yellow gold. 45
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2010s Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Rose 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rose set to the centre with a green
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Rose 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Charm Pendant
French Rose 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Charm Pendant
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W 0.4 in D 0.21 in L 0.48 in
18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 18k yellow gold Type: Ballerina ring BuyWeight: 4 grams Size: 5 US Resizeable Hallmark: "18K"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold "Tennis" bracelet with alternating emeralds and diamonds. The line bracelet is
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking ring crafted in beaming 18K yellow gold that showcases a beautiful and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Crystal Dangle Earring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, this piece of jewelry is perfect for you. PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Baguette Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold ring with 10 straight baguette diamonds weighing 1.20 carats total: G
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Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant locket, 18k yellow gold, emerald greeen vitreous enamel, guilloche
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
or an event. PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Ruby, Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Unique 18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Custom made 18k yellow gold diamond and Emerald halo ring. Gemstone: Emerald & Diamond Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features 72 round-cut emeralds weighing 2.92 carats. It
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Heart Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection, 18k yellow gold, emerald green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Inca God Icon 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an Inca god or icon set with an emerald cut
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Inca God Icon 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Charm Pendant
Inca God Icon 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Charm Pendant
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W 0.75 in D 0.1 in L 1.23 in
Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Halo Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
mm Weight: 9.18 grams One pair of ladies 18K yellow gold diamond and emerald drop earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Emeralds Eyes Frog Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow gold and emeralds ring, handcrafted in Italy. This unique ring takes
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2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini Alligator 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Unisex Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Explore the allure of Rossella Ugolini's 18K yellow gold alligator earrings, a captivating blend of
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2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

78.3 Grams Huge 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Crystal Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
, Colombian emerald crystal is perfectly capped by smooth yellow gold and cabochon emerald bezel. The piece is
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roule & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Teardrop Earrings
By Roule & Company
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roule & Co Green emerald and White Sapphire Teardrop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold There are
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Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Yellow Gold Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k yellow gold emerald you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 18k yellow gold emerald from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k yellow gold emerald — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Spectrum Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 18k yellow gold emerald from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 16029 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our 18k yellow gold emerald for sale are for women, but there are 8039 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Yellow Gold Emerald?

The price for a 18k yellow gold emerald starts at $1 and tops out at $5,500,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,001.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18k Yellow Gold Emerald
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.