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Vintage 2 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This well made ballerina style vintage platinum ring features a superb 2.01 ct Colombian emerald
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

ct 2, 68 Emerald and ct 2, 62 Diamond 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Sparkling diamond ring in 18K gold composed of a diamonds dome that surround a shiny emerald drop
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.85 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.85 Ct Diamond Ring In Platinum size 3.75 i am selling
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7. This classic ring
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18 kt. Solid Gold Ring with 2.36 ct. Diamonds and 2 ct. Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
shape emeralds together 2.00 ct. Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Ring size: 59 EU / 8.75 US , can be
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20th Century European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.5 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 2 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural 1.5 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 2 Ct Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring size 6
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1930s American 2 ct. emerald and diamond platinum Art Déco ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Ravishing! A gorgeous American platinum, 2 ct emerald and diamond Art Déco ring. The ring is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.15 Ct. Square-Cut Emerald with 2 Ct. Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A 1.15 ct. Square Emerald with 2 ct. Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold. Ring
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2 Carat Natural Square Emerald & 0.65 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Natural Square Emerald & 0.65 Ct Diamond Ring In Platinum size 3.75 i am selling this
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Pear Shape Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Size 7, is a
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2 CT Emerald and 1 CTW Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold 2 CT emerald and 1 CTW diamond ballerina ring. The emerald is an oval, the diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Solitaire emerald cut diamond brilliant cut diamonds 1.20 ct Ring
Located in München, DE
a solitaire ring showcasing a stunning 2.034-carat emerald-cut diamond color: very light yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum & 18 kt. Ring With 2.88 ct. Emerald Cut, 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant Platinum & 18 kt. Ring With 2.88 ct. Emerald Cut, 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 2 CT Oval Emerald and 1 CTW Diamond Ballerina ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold 2 CT oval emerald and 1 CTW diamond ballerina ring. The emerald is an oval, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince 2 Way Peek a Boo Ring (3.88 ct Emeralds & Diamonds) in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Diamond & Green Emerald Ring features a Diamond & an Emerald Pear Shape pointing in opposite
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires and a gold
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

GIA Ct. 2 ct Total Weight Pear Cut Diamond ring FLAWLESSD COLOR
Located in Chicago, IL
This 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond three-stone engagement ring is an exquisite piece crafted in
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be amazed by the sheer beauty of the 2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & 2 ct of
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.5 Ct Natural Emerald, Marquise Stone and 2 Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
emeralds and two tiny diamonds. This captivating ring showcases multiple marquise-shaped emeralds, known
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring 13.50 ct Emerald Cut Sapphire 2 cttw Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gemstone with an emerald cut, set in four claw prongs. The claw prongs are very secure and give the ring an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Onyx Diamond Cluster Band 14k Emerald Ct 1.47ctw Ring 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 1.35ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Ct Natural Emerald, 1 Oval Ruby Cocktail Marquise Shape Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This amazing cocktail ring is truly eye-catching and features approximately 2 carats of natural
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Pear Emerald Halo Ring 1.00 ct with 2-Tier Diamonds 14k White Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Celebrate a May loved one with this emerald and diamond ring! This could make a perfect graduation
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.30 Ct Fine Natural Ruby & 2 Ct Finest Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
alongside 2 Carats of brilliant cut and Pear shape diamonds set in lustrous white gold. This ring stands as
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural 2 ct Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: Adorned with a prong-set emerald-cut pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is side diamond 0.11 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 2 ct. Ring
Category

2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 2 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size. The box
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Vintage 1960s European Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1950s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald about 2 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 12k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
about 2 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. Box is not included
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 2 ct. Ring size is US 9.5 We can make any size. Box
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 2 ct. Ring size is US 6.25 ct. We can make any size
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2 Ct Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Band Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2 Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Band A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

2, 40 Ct Solitaire Ring, Emerald Cut H Color Vvs1 Clarity
Located in Valenza, IT
Solitaire ring, three stones, 1,56 central stone H color, VVS1 clarity. Side stones are 0,30 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified 2 CT Untreated Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2 CT Untreated Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2 CT Natural Cushion Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2 CT Natural Cushion Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1/2 ct. Pear Emerald and Diamond Curvilinear Milgrain Shank 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Pear-Cut Emerald and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Milgrain Shank Ring
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring. A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Floral 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Floral 2 CT Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Venazia Design, 3.25 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One 2 tone Halo Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 2.55 Ct (9x7mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 2.45 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One 2 tone Halo Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 1.75 Ct (8x6mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 4.25 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One 2 tone Halo Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 3.55 Ct (10.0x8.0 mm) Band: Moissanite Round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

2 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring White Gold Diamond Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
2 CT Natural Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Ring, 18K Gold Green Emerald Wedding
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold 3 1/2 ct Sapphire and 4 ct Baguette Diamond Ballerina Style Ring
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Stunning 18 karat white gold ballerina style ring with an approximately 3 1/2 carat emerald cut
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, Band Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Venazia Design, 5.35 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Halo 2 tone Solitaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 4.95 Ct (11x9mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 2.15 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Halo 2 tone Solitaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 1.75 Ct (8x6mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 K Yellow Gold 2 CT Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 K Yellow Gold Finger
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

18k White Gold 2.51 Ct Vivid Green Oval Emerald Band Ring, 2 Troidia Emeralds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
creation is composed of a three-ring setting set with diamonds. In the centre is an emerald of exceptional
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2010s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 2 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s The ring is crafted in white and yellow 18K gold. It featured a fine Colombian emerald
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Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.77 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald & 2 Ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and 1.55 carats of diamonds. This ring is truly remarkable, showcasing the beauty of the emerald
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ct 14, 07 Tanzanite Ct 2, 55 Emerald and Ct 2, 29 Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Sparkling ring in 14Kt gold composed of a square shaped
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1/2 Ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
1/2 Ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5 A nice simple band
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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2 Ct Emerald Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 2 ct emerald ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 175 vintage or 319 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 2 ct emerald ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 2 ct emerald ring over the years, but those made by David Jerome, LB Exclusive and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 2 ct emerald ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 381, is particularly popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 2 ct emerald ring for sale are for women, but there are 132 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Ct Emerald Ring?

The price for a 2 ct emerald ring starts at $144 and tops out at $4,450,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,528.

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 Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.