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18k Gold Genuine Emerald Clover Necklace Tiny Clover Birthstone Necklace
18k Gold Genuine Emerald Clover Necklace Tiny Clover Birthstone Necklace

18k Gold Genuine Emerald Clover Necklace Tiny Clover Birthstone Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Beautiful little minimalist necklace is adorned with natural AAA quality Emerald. Perfect for wearing by itself for a minimal everyday style or layered with other pieces for a modern...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

23 Carat Colombian Emerald Tennis Necklace  Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
23 Carat Colombian Emerald Tennis Necklace  Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold

23 Carat Colombian Emerald Tennis Necklace Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Natural AAA Colombian Emerald Tennis Necklace Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold (fully stamped 750), this exceptional necklace showcases 76 graduated oval-cut AAA Colombian emeralds ...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

3.25 cts Natural emerald and 3.76 cts pink sapphire earring in 14k gold
3.25 cts Natural emerald and 3.76 cts pink sapphire earring in 14k gold

3.25 cts Natural emerald and 3.76 cts pink sapphire earring in 14k gold

Located in New York, NY

Purple sapphire marquise emerald diamond earring gold Natural emerald octagon purple sapphire studs gold Emerald sapphire earrings gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Purple Sapp...

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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.28ct 18K Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring - Deep Green Prong Set White Gold
1.28ct 18K Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring - Deep Green Prong Set White Gold

1.28ct 18K Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring - Deep Green Prong Set White Gold

Located in Jupiter, FL

Setting Style: Prong-Solitaire Setting Material: 18K White Gold Setting Weight: 3.0 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Grade: AAA+ Shape: Pear Weight: 1.28-Carats Dimensions: 10 x 7 (mm) Cla...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold Dangling 5x3 mm Green Emerald and Diamond Station Necklace
10K Yellow Gold Dangling 5x3 mm Green Emerald and Diamond Station Necklace

10K Yellow Gold Dangling 5x3 mm Green Emerald and Diamond Station Necklace

Located in New York, NY

• Metal: 10K Yellow Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.899 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: I-J, Count: 5, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Setting: Bezel, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

3.25tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut & Diamond Accent Gold Link Bracelet
3.25tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut & Diamond Accent Gold Link Bracelet

3.25tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut & Diamond Accent Gold Link Bracelet

Located in Jupiter, FL

A remarkable emerald and diamond bracelet. The center stone features a four-prong set high-quality, AAA Colombian emerald weighing in at 2.89-carats; displaying a desirable vivid, ri...

Category

2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

2.10 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Gemstone
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Gemstone

2.10 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Gemstone

Located in Peshawar, PK

Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.10 Carats Dimensions : 7.9x6.4x4.2 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa Clarity : AAA Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Shape Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Co...

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2010s Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Emerald-Cut London Blue Topaz Solitaire Necklace in 14k Solid Gold for Women
Emerald-Cut London Blue Topaz Solitaire Necklace in 14k Solid Gold for Women

Emerald-Cut London Blue Topaz Solitaire Necklace in 14k Solid Gold for Women

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Details:Metal And Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: London Blue TopazMain Stone Color: Greenish BlueMain Stone Grade: AAAMain Stone Shape: EmeraldMain Stone Creation: Natural...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold

1.0tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Baguette Cocktail Gold Ring
1.0tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Baguette Cocktail Gold Ring

1.0tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Baguette Cocktail Gold Ring

Located in Jupiter, FL

A one-of-a-kind, oval emerald and diamond statement cluster ring. The center stone features a stunning AAA-quality oval cut emerald.

Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Alternating Green Emerald and Diamond Station Necklace
14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Alternating Green Emerald and Diamond Station Necklace

14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Alternating Green Emerald and Diamond Station Necklace

Located in New York, NY

• Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 1.755 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: I-J, Count: 6, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Setting: Bezel, Shape: Round, Total C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Gold Star of David Emerald Pendant May Birthstone Minimalist Necklace
18k Gold Star of David Emerald Pendant May Birthstone Minimalist Necklace

18k Gold Star of David Emerald Pendant May Birthstone Minimalist Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Star of David Emerald Necklace Pendant is made of 18k solid gold adorned with natural AAA quality Emerald.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Star of David Emerald Pendant May Birthstone Minimalist Necklace
14k Gold Star of David Emerald Pendant May Birthstone Minimalist Necklace

14k Gold Star of David Emerald Pendant May Birthstone Minimalist Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Star of David Emerald Necklace Pendant is made of 14k solid gold adorned with natural AAA quality Emerald.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Emerald Star of David Pendant Necklace Minimal Diamond Necklace
14k Gold Emerald Star of David Pendant Necklace Minimal Diamond Necklace

14k Gold Emerald Star of David Pendant Necklace Minimal Diamond Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Beautiful little minimalist necklace is made of 14k solid gold adorned with natural AAA quality Emerald. Available in three colors of gold : White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Emerald Star of David Pendant Necklace Minimal Diamond Necklace
18k Gold Emerald Star of David Pendant Necklace Minimal Diamond Necklace

18k Gold Emerald Star of David Pendant Necklace Minimal Diamond Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Beautiful little minimalist necklace is made of 18k solid gold adorned with natural AAA quality Emerald. Available in three colors of gold : White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Oval 6x4 MM Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
14K White Gold Oval 6x4 MM Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

14K White Gold Oval 6x4 MM Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Product Features: • Metal: 14K White Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.8 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: J-K, Count: 16, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Set...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K White Gold Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace - 18" Inches
14K White Gold Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace - 18" Inches

14K White Gold Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace - 18" Inches

Located in New York, NY

Product Features: • Metal: 14K White Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.26 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 8, Cut: Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace Cross in Heart Necklace
14k Gold Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace Cross in Heart Necklace

14k Gold Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace Cross in Heart Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Beautiful little minimalist gold necklace is adorned with natural AAA quality Blue Sapphire and Emerald Gemstone.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

18k Gold Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace Cross in Heart Necklace
18k Gold Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace Cross in Heart Necklace

18k Gold Genuine Emerald and Blue Sapphire Necklace Cross in Heart Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Beautiful little minimalist gold necklace is adorned with natural AAA quality Blue Sapphire and Emerald Gemstone.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Oval Green Emerald and 1/10 Cttw Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
14K White Gold Oval Green Emerald and 1/10 Cttw Diamond Halo Stud Earrings

14K White Gold Oval Green Emerald and 1/10 Cttw Diamond Halo Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Product Features: • Metal: 14K White Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.935 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 12, Cut: Good, Origin: Natural, Setting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Green Emerald 5x3mm and 1/7 Cttw Diamond Dangle Earring
10K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Green Emerald 5x3mm and 1/7 Cttw Diamond Dangle Earring

10K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Green Emerald 5x3mm and 1/7 Cttw Diamond Dangle Earring

Located in New York, NY

• Metal: 10K Yellow Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.35 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 38, Cut: Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Pave, Shape: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 5x3mm Gemstone and Diamond Halo Octagonal 18" Pendant Necklace
10K White Gold 5x3mm Gemstone and Diamond Halo Octagonal 18" Pendant Necklace

10K White Gold 5x3mm Gemstone and Diamond Halo Octagonal 18" Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

• Metal: 10K White Gold • Average Gram Weight: 0.36 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 16, Cut: Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Micro-pave, Shape: Round/Single, To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Purple Amethyst Green Peridot 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Purple Amethyst Green Peridot 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Purple Amethyst Green Peridot 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Displaying a bold 4.5 carat AAA fine emerald-cut amethyst as its focal point brilliantly highlighted by six surrounding vivacious green oval cut peridot baguettes.

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rainbow Tennis Bracelet
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rainbow Tennis Bracelet

14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rainbow Tennis Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

• Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 12.285 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: I-J, Count: 400, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Tota...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k G...

14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rainbow Link Bracelet
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rainbow Link Bracelet

14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Halo Rainbow Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

• Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 12.285 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: I-J, Count: 311, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Tota...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k G...

10K White Gold Gemstone and Diamond Accent Halo Oval Shape 18" Pendant Necklace
10K White Gold Gemstone and Diamond Accent Halo Oval Shape 18" Pendant Necklace

10K White Gold Gemstone and Diamond Accent Halo Oval Shape 18" Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

• Metal: 10K White Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 0.315 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 16, Cut: Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Micro-pave, S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold Gemstone and Diamond Accent Halo Pear Shape 18" Pendant Necklace
10K White Gold Gemstone and Diamond Accent Halo Pear Shape 18" Pendant Necklace

10K White Gold Gemstone and Diamond Accent Halo Pear Shape 18" Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

• Metal: 10K White Gold • Average Gram Weight: 0.315 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 16, Cut: Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Micro-pave, Shape: Round/Single, T...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

3.44 Carat TW Antique Old Mine Brilliant One-of-a-Kind Anniversary Family Ring
3.44 Carat TW Antique Old Mine Brilliant One-of-a-Kind Anniversary Family Ring

3.44 Carat TW Antique Old Mine Brilliant One-of-a-Kind Anniversary Family Ring

Located in New York, NY

Emeralds: Four (4) Round diamond-cut, AAA-quality natural emeralds 1.00mm, 0.02 tw.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, B...

18 Karat Yellow gold Thin Emerald Pavé Stackable Band Ring
18 Karat Yellow gold Thin Emerald Pavé Stackable Band Ring

18 Karat Yellow gold Thin Emerald Pavé Stackable Band Ring

By FERRUCCI

Located in New York, NY

18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of green AAA Emeralds hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple ...

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Aaa Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate aaa emerald for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic aaa emerald over the years, but those made by Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a aaa emerald featuring Emerald from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 cushion cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our aaa emerald for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Aaa Emerald?

On average, a aaa emerald at 1stDibs sells for $17,750, while they’re typically $4,000 on the low end and $300,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.