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18th Century Emerald

Antique 18th Century Gold and Emerald Iberian Pendant, Cordoba, Spain
Antique 18th Century Gold and Emerald Iberian Pendant, Cordoba, Spain

Antique 18th Century Gold and Emerald Iberian Pendant, Cordoba, Spain

Located in Rotterdam, NL

, Late 18th Century Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold (eyelet in later 14 Karat gold) Gemstones: 34

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings

Located in Firenze, IT

with Colombian emeralds. Spanish or Portuguese in origin. A well preserved example with the original

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings, ca. 18th Century A rare pair of antique Iberian - Portuguese

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique Emerald Late 18th Century 18k Gold Earrings
Antique Emerald Late 18th Century 18k Gold Earrings

Antique Emerald Late 18th Century 18k Gold Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique late 18th century 18k gold earrings in a ribbon desinge shape with an estimate natural

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Antique Late 18th Century Dangle Earrings

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century

Located in OVIEDO, AS

BAROQUE IBERIAN (SPAIN) EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH 18Th Century. A radiant, ravishing, and

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century

Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century

Located in OVIEDO, AS

of the 18 century. During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver
18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver

18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver

Located in Lisboa, PT

A rare and striking 18th-century Spanish cross pendant, this exceptional piece of devotional

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Flower Dangle Earrings Ruby Emerald  Baroque Pearl Silver
Antique 18th Century Flower Dangle Earrings Ruby Emerald  Baroque Pearl Silver

Antique 18th Century Flower Dangle Earrings Ruby Emerald Baroque Pearl Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These delicate dangling earrings are made from flowers once part of a mid- 18th century necklace

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Antique 1760s European Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Antique 18th Century Pendant Flower Ruby Emerald Natural Baroque Pearl Silver
Antique 18th Century Pendant Flower Ruby Emerald Natural Baroque Pearl Silver

Antique 18th Century Pendant Flower Ruby Emerald Natural Baroque Pearl Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delicate piece of jewellery is a fragment from an 18th century necklace. Two other matching

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Antique 1760s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Silver

17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant
17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant

17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver

Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring

Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring

Located in London, GB

rivet visible on the closed-back underside of the bezel, typical ornamentation of 18th century layered

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Antique Late 18th Century Thai More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings

Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings

Located in Riverdale, NY

Late 18th Century articulated Iberian emerald earrings of large scale. Vari colored and cut

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 15k Gold

French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace

French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace

Located in New York, NY

set with emeralds and a pink topaz, in 18k. France * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance

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Antique 1790s French Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900

1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900

Located in Bangkok, TH

Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald

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Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.66 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
1.66 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900

1.66 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900

Located in Bangkok, TH

Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald

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Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace

Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace

Located in Washington Depot, CT

from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is what you would have seen worn at evenings by a

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Reversible Gold and Enamel Indian Necklace with Diamonds, Emerald, and Pearls
Reversible Gold and Enamel Indian Necklace with Diamonds, Emerald, and Pearls

Reversible Gold and Enamel Indian Necklace with Diamonds, Emerald, and Pearls

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

late 18th to early 19th century. The pendant features a striking dual design: Front side: Showcases a

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Era Peacock Brooch Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond & Sapphire
Georgian Era Peacock Brooch Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond & Sapphire

Georgian Era Peacock Brooch Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond & Sapphire

Located in Montgomery, AL

This brooch is so intricate and thought out! He is accented by an array of gemstones, including a hidden sapphire behind the head! Brooch Details Material: 14K Gold & Silver Top Era...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

1920s 14 karat White Gold Art Deco, Diamond and Emerald, Pendant
1920s 14 karat White Gold Art Deco, Diamond and Emerald, Pendant

1920s 14 karat White Gold Art Deco, Diamond and Emerald, Pendant

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

filigree metalwork in 14 karat white gold. Delicate diamond and emerald accents frame a luminous camphor

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Antique Late 18th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Silver and 14kt Gold Flower Brooch, Rose Cut Diamonds, Colombia Emerald, Enamel
Silver and 14kt Gold Flower Brooch, Rose Cut Diamonds, Colombia Emerald, Enamel

Silver and 14kt Gold Flower Brooch, Rose Cut Diamonds, Colombia Emerald, Enamel

Located in Antwerp, BE

14 kt Flower Brooch With 6 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds, Colombian Emerald,Enamel Stunning brooch in

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Antique 18th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

An Imperial Mughal Gold Jade Box Set With Diamonds and Semi Precious Stones
An Imperial Mughal Gold Jade Box Set With Diamonds and Semi Precious Stones

An Imperial Mughal Gold Jade Box Set With Diamonds and Semi Precious Stones

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exquisite Masterpiece of Mughal Splendor: A Rare Gold-Mounted Jade Box with Diamonds and Semi-Precious Stones Introduction to a Regal Artifact: This exceptional jade box, hailin...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated

Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

here, under high magnification, authenticity is unmistakable. This tablet is consistent with 18th-19th

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9
Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9

Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9

Located in Northampton, MA

stone reveals the unmistakable optical behavior of high-quality 18th/early 19th-century paste: bright

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 5.00 Carat Diamond Tremblant Flower Brooch
Antique Georgian 5.00 Carat Diamond Tremblant Flower Brooch

Antique Georgian 5.00 Carat Diamond Tremblant Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

total of 5.00 carats. The brooch features two Oval cut Rubies and a Hear-Shaped Emerald. Circa 1700s 3 3

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

1.45 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Antique-style Ring in Platinum 900
1.45 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Antique-style Ring in Platinum 900

1.45 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Antique-style Ring in Platinum 900

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precision and passion

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Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

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Emerald Ring with 12 Old Cut Diamonds, 14 Carat, 18th Century
Emerald Ring with 12 Old Cut Diamonds, 14 Carat, 18th Century

Emerald Ring with 12 Old Cut Diamonds, 14 Carat, 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Emerald ring with 12 old cut diamonds, 14 carat, 18th century. 14 carat gold Europe, 18th century

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18th Century Colonial Pearl Emerald Gold Filigree Devotional Jewel
18th Century Colonial Pearl Emerald Gold Filigree Devotional Jewel

18th Century Colonial Pearl Emerald Gold Filigree Devotional Jewel

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish or Portuguese Americas. Yellow gold filigree, emerald and pearls. White "Ronde Bosse

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold

Antique Carved Emerald Indian Ring
Antique Carved Emerald Indian Ring

Antique Carved Emerald Indian Ring

Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC

Antique Carved Emerald Indian Ring

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Antique Early 18th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald

18ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
18ct Emerald and Diamond Ring

18ct Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in Chesire, GB

An elegant emerald and diamond ring set in 18ct white gold. Perfect gift to your lady love on her

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Antique 18th Century British Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Indian Cabochon Emerald Gold Ring
Antique Indian Cabochon Emerald Gold Ring

Antique Indian Cabochon Emerald Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

Ring Deccan, South India 18th / 19th century Pure gold with a central cabouchon Colombian

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 24k Gold

Iberian Peninsula Emerald, 15K Yellow Gold Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Suite
Iberian Peninsula Emerald, 15K Yellow Gold Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Suite

Iberian Peninsula Emerald, 15K Yellow Gold Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Suite

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

11.4 grams. Note: lead solder repairs / modifications on back. Late 18 th century Origins Spain or

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Antique Late 18th Century European Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring
Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring

Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring

Located in Sofia , BG

Victorian MEMENTO MORI SKULLS 18k Gold, 1.5ct DIAMONDS & 2.84 ct Colombian Emerald ring! The ring

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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Indian Pendant in Gold with Emeralds and Pearl
Antique Indian Pendant in Gold with Emeralds and Pearl

Antique Indian Pendant in Gold with Emeralds and Pearl

Located in London, GB

Pendant Mughal, North India 18th Century Fabricated from gold, set in kundan (traditional pure

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, 24k Gold

Russian Vintage Ring, circa 1820, with Diamonds and Emerald
Russian Vintage Ring, circa 1820, with Diamonds and Emerald

Russian Vintage Ring, circa 1820, with Diamonds and Emerald

Located in Vienna, AT

Russian Vintage ring, ca. 1820, with diamonds and emeral

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Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Antique Georgian Colombian Emerald Diamond Cross Provenance 1st Earl Camden

Antique Georgian Colombian Emerald Diamond Cross Provenance 1st Earl Camden

Located in New York, NY

A very rare eighteenth-century cross. 14K openwork gold, set with six step-cut Columbian

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

AGL Certified Colombian Emerald Cabochon, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring
AGL Certified Colombian Emerald Cabochon, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring

AGL Certified Colombian Emerald Cabochon, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Featuring (1) oval emerald cabochon, 12.60 cts., accompanied with an AGL Report 1132021, dated 26

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Antique 18th Century Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Unis Par L'Amour Ruby and Emerald Twin Heart Ring
Georgian Unis Par L'Amour Ruby and Emerald Twin Heart Ring

Georgian Unis Par L'Amour Ruby and Emerald Twin Heart Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

significance, the emerald is the preserver of love, the ruby (this one quite pale and more pink than red

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Three Color Gold Floral Brooch with Ruby and Emerald English circa 1825
Georgian Three Color Gold Floral Brooch with Ruby and Emerald English circa 1825

Georgian Three Color Gold Floral Brooch with Ruby and Emerald English circa 1825

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century three colour gold floral brooch of exceptional quality. The finely carved

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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th-century Stag-beetle Brooch with Diamonds and Gem stones
Antique 19th-century Stag-beetle Brooch with Diamonds and Gem stones

Antique 19th-century Stag-beetle Brooch with Diamonds and Gem stones

Located in Stockholm, SE

masterpiece from the 19th century. Crafted between 1800-1850, this stunning piece showcases the intricate

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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Regard Ring
Georgian Regard Ring

Georgian Regard Ring

Located in London, GB

A good example of a late Georgian 15ct gold ring set with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique Indian Precious Gem Gold Armlet Cuff Bracelet
Antique Indian Precious Gem Gold Armlet Cuff Bracelet

Antique Indian Precious Gem Gold Armlet Cuff Bracelet

Located in London, GB

Armlet / Cuff Mughal or Deccan, India 18th Century Fabricated from pure gold, flexible with

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 24k Gold

Dated 1798 - Napoléon I. Era Set of Gold Necklace and Earrings, Original box
Dated 1798 - Napoléon I. Era Set of Gold Necklace and Earrings, Original box

Dated 1798 - Napoléon I. Era Set of Gold Necklace and Earrings, Original box

Located in Berlin, DE

jewellery is sold in the original jewellery box. The jewellery pieces are forged from 18 ct. yellow gold and

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Antique 18th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold

Georgian Era Giardinetti Ring
Georgian Era Giardinetti Ring

Georgian Era Giardinetti Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Mid 18th century giardinetti ring. Of unusual design mounted with a central collet set diamond and

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Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Indian Antique Necklace with Precious Gems and Pearls
Indian Antique Necklace with Precious Gems and Pearls

Indian Antique Necklace with Precious Gems and Pearls

Located in London, GB

Necklace Hyderabad, Deccan, India 18th Century Fabricated from gold the centre piece in

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

Antique Portuguese Sacred Heart Brooch

Antique Portuguese Sacred Heart Brooch

Unavailable

W 0.8 in L 1.6 in

Antique Portuguese Sacred Heart Brooch

Located in London, GB

A ruby, emerald and diamond set sacred heart brooch. Associated with the Portuguese Order of Christ

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Indian Antique Seven Strand Necklace With Precious Gem Stones and Pearls
Indian Antique Seven Strand Necklace With Precious Gem Stones and Pearls

Indian Antique Seven Strand Necklace With Precious Gem Stones and Pearls

Located in London, GB

Necklace Mughal, North India 18th Century A seven row (satlara) necklace set on seven strings

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 24k Gold

Victorian Colombian Emerald Diamonds Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Victorian Colombian Emerald Diamonds Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Victorian Colombian Emerald Diamonds Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

A Magnificent Portuguese cocktail ring, from the XVIII Century (1700s) a guaranteed head turner

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Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18th Century Emerald Diamond Brooch, Portugal or Spain C.1780.
18th Century Emerald Diamond Brooch, Portugal or Spain C.1780.

18th Century Emerald Diamond Brooch, Portugal or Spain C.1780.

Located in Toronto, ON

18th Century Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Portugal or Spain C.1780. Silver and Gold, claw collet set

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Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian More Jewelry

Rare Antique Late 18th Century Emerald and Diamond Georgian Trilogy Ring
Rare Antique Late 18th Century Emerald and Diamond Georgian Trilogy Ring

Rare Antique Late 18th Century Emerald and Diamond Georgian Trilogy Ring

Located in London, GB

cut natural emerald, likely to be of Columbian origin, is mounted in a rub-over setting and displays a

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Antique 1790s European Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Intaglio Engraved With An Griffin, Mounted On A Ring
Intaglio Engraved With An Griffin, Mounted On A Ring

Intaglio Engraved With An Griffin, Mounted On A Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Italian, 18th century emerald, set in a 19th-century gold ring bezel: 15mm., 10/16 in. ring size

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique 18th century Iberian emerald demi-parure composed by earrings and brooch/pendant in yellow

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century With Griffin
Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century With Griffin

Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century With Griffin

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval-shaped emerald carved to depict a figure of a griffin , in a closed-back setting, 18th

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18th Century, Iberian 22 Karat Gold and Emerald Pendant
18th Century, Iberian 22 Karat Gold and Emerald Pendant

18th Century, Iberian 22 Karat Gold and Emerald Pendant

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A handmade, 18th century Iberian pendant with emeralds, set in 22 karat yellow gold. The piece

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring 18th Century Colombian
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring 18th Century Colombian

Georgian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring 18th Century Colombian

Located in London, GB

This outstanding 14K gold ring dates to the very late 18th century, circa 1790 and was made in

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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Rare French 18th Century Georgian Cluster Ring with Citrine and Emeralds
Rare French 18th Century Georgian Cluster Ring with Citrine and Emeralds

Rare French 18th Century Georgian Cluster Ring with Citrine and Emeralds

Located in London, GB

A stunning late 18th century cluster ring set with a 2.12ct pale yellow citrine. It is surrounded

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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 18th Century Iberian Earrings Emerald Pearl 22k Gold Spanish
Antique Georgian 18th Century Iberian Earrings Emerald Pearl 22k Gold Spanish

Antique Georgian 18th Century Iberian Earrings Emerald Pearl 22k Gold Spanish

Located in Torrance, CA

Exquisite antique Georgian Iberian emerald & pearl earrings (circa 1750s to 1780s) crafted in 22k

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Emerald, Diamond, and Gold Hand Bangle
Late 19th Century Emerald, Diamond, and Gold Hand Bangle

Late 19th Century Emerald, Diamond, and Gold Hand Bangle

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Emerald, Diamond, and Gold Hand Bangle Bracelet expands to the wrist and Cuffs

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Antique Late 18th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold

Georgian Emerald Table Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Georgian Emerald Table Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring

Georgian Emerald Table Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring

Located in London, GB

with two square emeralds and 18 table cut and rose cut diamonds foiled back. The ring is fully made in

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Colombian Emerald Ring
Antique Colombian Emerald Ring

Antique Colombian Emerald Ring

Located in New York, NY

Antique Columbian Design Emerald Ring embedded in 18k Gold Green Emerald Weight: 3 Carat Size

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Antique Late 18th Century More Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Late 18th Century Carved Sapphire Intaglio Ring
Late 18th Century Carved Sapphire Intaglio Ring

Late 18th Century Carved Sapphire Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A Neoclassical carved sapphire intaglio, depicting Eros and Dolphin mounted in yellow gold. The top size is 21mm x 14mm; the finger size is 9 3/4 and the weight is 21 gr.

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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Stuart Crystal Ring, 15 Karat Gold, Great Britain
18th Century Stuart Crystal Ring, 15 Karat Gold, Great Britain

18th Century Stuart Crystal Ring, 15 Karat Gold, Great Britain

Located in Stamford, CT

attraction to the clarity of the emerald cut rock crystal , its proportion. the lovely embossed engraving of

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Antique 1720s British George I More Rings

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold

1.53 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum
1.53 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum

1.53 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precision and passion

Category

Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Scarce Baroque Early 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Scarce Baroque Early 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant

Scarce Baroque Early 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant

Located in London, GB

A scarce early 18th century Baroque table cut diamond cross pendant, circa 1700-1720 and probably

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Diamond Emerald Coin Bracelet
Antique Diamond Emerald Coin Bracelet

Antique Diamond Emerald Coin Bracelet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

. Diamonds are H/I in color and VS in clarity Gemstone Details: 2 round emeralds measuring approximately

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring

Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

single vibrant green emerald at either side. Each stone is set in an intricate gold setting, with the

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.37 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring
1.37 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring

1.37 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precision and passion

Category

Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

2.18 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring
2.18 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring

2.18 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precision and passion

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Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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1.75 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring
1.75 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring

1.75 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum 900 Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precision and passion

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Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring
Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring

Georgian Pearl Garnet and Emerald Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

single emerald at either side flanks the main cluster before the piece is finished with open scrolled

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Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18k 1ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
Georgian 18k 1ct Emerald and Diamond Ring

Georgian 18k 1ct Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning emerald ring from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring

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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings

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Georgian Era Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
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Georgian Era Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Montgomery, AL

Size: 5.5 Sizable Upon Request Accented by the following gemstones 5 - Natural Step Cut Emerald

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Iberian Emerald Gold Earrings
Antique Iberian Emerald Gold Earrings

Antique Iberian Emerald Gold Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

Sparkling 18th century Iberian emerald earrings set in 15K gold with a floral, foliate and bow

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Georgian Drop Earrings

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10.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Pendant or Brooch

10.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Pendant or Brooch

Located in New York, NY

(35 x 19mm) Center Emerald: Natural Approx 5.00cts Diamonds Fancy shape=5.00cts app Diamond Color

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Ring
Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Ring

Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 22K Yellow Gold Old Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Ring. This

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
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Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings Metal: 18K Yellow Gold

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian More Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Ring
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Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Ring

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Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Ring. This beautiful ring

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

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Victorian Pearl  Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Mourning Bangle Bracelet
Victorian Pearl  Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Mourning Bangle Bracelet

Victorian Pearl Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Mourning Bangle Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

) yellow gold and set with old mine cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls. It perfectly fits up to 6.5

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Emerald Drops and Diamonds Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Emerald Drops and Diamonds Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Bad Kissingen, DE

- delineation - 18 carat yellow gold - Each hallmarked with fine content - 2 drops of emerald

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18th Century Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18th century emerald for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2754 vintage editions and 13 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18th century 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 18th century emerald has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, David Webb and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. A 18th century emerald can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2418 Emerald versions can add an especially stylish touch. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18th century emerald, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18th Century Emerald?

The price for a 18th century emerald starts at $100 and tops out at $454,214 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,280.

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.

The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design

No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). 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.”

There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!

There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.

On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.