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Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Aqua With Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Indulge in the epitome of luxury and elegance with this Platinum Art Deco Emerald Cut Aqua Ring
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1920s Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum

3.16 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1920's distinctive Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire diamond engagement ring. AGL certified emerald
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Early 20th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.28 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly spectacular 1920’s Art Deco Emerald Cut Sapphire and diamond Platinum engagement ring. AGTA
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Early 20th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Pearl Harem Ring 5 Stack Rings Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies and Pearls in 14 Karat Gold. The ring is a highly desirable and very
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rare 6.18 Carat Untreated Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely breathtaking, rare emerald cut sapphire and diamond vintage cocktail ring. The brilliant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Colombian Emerald that is set in 18 karst White gold. The estate ring is one of our finest pieces, with no
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Early 20th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Platinum 3.7 Carat Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a stunning platinum ring that was made in the 1910s. It has been set with a beautiful
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18k Gold Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
Victorian five stone Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring. The Center Sapphire is approximately .40
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Late 19th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Art Deco Vintage Diamond Sapphire Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
) accented by small cabochon cut sapphires and emeralds,  all within an ornate frame densely set with
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1920s Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Green Emerald Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This gorgeous diamond, emerald, and sapphire studded cocktail ring is elegantly designed with an
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire

20.00 Carat Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Absolutely stunning 1930's oval cabochon emerald, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. A Staggering
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Early 20th Century South American Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...

David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
MANUFACTURE late 1900s STONE Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond STONE CUT Cabochon and Round Brilliant
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Late 19th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An astounding Art Deco Diamond and Natural Sapphire ring. The central sapphire measuring eighty
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural unenhanced
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with antique-cut diamonds, calibrated sapphires and a rectangular sapphire in the center. On either
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
setting. In the center, a deep blue rectangular sapphire in a setting of antique-cut diamonds is set in a
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 2.65ctw No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful handmade Edwardian period sapphire, and diamond filigree ring in platinum. Centered by
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.78 Carat Purple Octagon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
platinum setting. GIA Certified# 2135241870 1 octagonal Emerald cut purple Sapphire, approx. total weight
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Early 20th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.16 Cart Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade Art Deco 1920s emerald cut sapphire engagement ring. in Platinum. 8 custom cut graduated
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1920s Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning 18ct gold and platinum ring holds a central emerald cut sapphire approximately 50pts
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.68ctw GIA Asscher Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
platinum during the art deco period. This ring features a stunning, GIA certified, asscher cut (square
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1920s Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Period Tutti Frutti Diamond Sapphire Carved Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual Art Deco period Tutti Frutti diamond, cabochon sapphire, carved ruby ring. Circa
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
on either side and accentuated by a round faceted old European cut diamond. The ring is excellently
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19th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Circa 1920s No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Details: Weight: 0.10 carat total weight Cut: Baguette Sapphire Details: Weight: 0.50 carats Cut: Emerald
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire No Heat Ceylon Diamond Ring VS Antique 8.32 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Cornflower/ Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire Approx- 6.23 Carats 18 Sparkling Old European Mine Cut Diamonds
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19th Century Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Damond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone ring holds an emerald cut sapphire measuring 15pts at the centre and ether
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring. Set in platinum with diamond accents
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 2.79 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural antique cushion cut bluish violet Sapphire and diamond three-stone platinum ring. GIA
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GIA 2.71 Carat Violet Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
. Emerald step cut center sapphire set in platinum with 2 straight baguette side stones. Natural no heat
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Early 20th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

A Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
by calibré-cut sapphires, to diamond-set shoulders, in platinum and 18k gold, size 7 Weight: 2.8
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
This Georgian-era (circa 1830) ruby and table-cut diamond ring was created entirely by hand over
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Tudor Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 0.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
trilogy ring. The natural 0.80 carat sapphire is an emerald cut stone and is claw set into 18 carat white
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Dearest Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
"Dearest". Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Go...

Antique Late 18th Century Gold and Multi-Gemstone Double Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian ring in the form of a double heart comprised of an opposed pear-shaped rose-cut
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1780s Georgian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
displays a feature round cut garnet, a round cut emerald, three Old European cut diamonds and three
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1910s French Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Band ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with colorful gems, 1.60 carats of Rubies, Emeralds and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Band ring in 18 karats white gold set with colorful gems, 1 carat of Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold

Georgian Dearest Acrostic Ring
Located in London, GB
word 'Dearest' i.e. diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz. The Georgians and
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18th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1873 Paste and 15k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique
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1870s English Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seven Row Multi-Gemstone Ring In 18 Karat Gold, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique gemstone seven row ring, set with amethyst, peridot, ruby, pearl, sapphire, garnet
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1880s French Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
expensive diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. There are many types of opal found in deposits around
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1880s English Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Composed of a row of alternating rectangular pink sapphires and perpendicularly set baguette-cut
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Rare Art Deco Drayson Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Suite in Platinum
By Drayson
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage Art Deco Drayson emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch, earring and ring suite set in
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1920s Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 4.35 Carat Peridot 2.56 Carat Emerald Sapphire Seed Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
13.60mm x 9.43mm x 3.93mm Sapphire Quality Color Pink / Yellow Cut Old mine / Old European Emerald
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
covers inside. All Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds are naturals, all 82 stones are hand - cuts
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

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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Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
prongs settings, with 4 old lasque-cut diamonds, 0.42 carats. Emeralds: Mount in boxes, with 10 natural
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1780s Spanish Baroque Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Sapphire Double Snake Bracelet Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Serpent Bracelet Bangle
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Embellished with a gorgeous selection of natural emeralds and rose cuts diamonds. It is fitted at the reverse
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1810s English Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
such Dutch rose cuts diamonds and a Colombian emerald. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin
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1820s English George IV Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearls flanked by rose cut sapphires. So here we are with a collection of 11 baby rings. Recognizing
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...

Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
faceted cut of a natural green emerald of about 0.15 carats. Lapis: Mount with 1 flat round cabochon
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are rose cut, pear
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

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

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
prongs settings with multicolor gemstones, all of them cut with organic patterns, such 11 green emeralds
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1820s British Early Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
and Pailin Blue Sapphires, 4.65 carats. 4 Oval Cabochons cut (average 10 x 15 x 12 mm) of Pink
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Topaz and others precious stones creating a fascinating style of jewellery
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1850s European Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
precious stones. The powerful trade links, meant they could easily have Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Topaz
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1860s Spanish Victorian Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

French 1850 Etruscan Revival Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
center, with 1 oval faceted cut of a natural vivid red ruby of 0.75 carats. Birthstone: Ruby, for the
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1850s French Etruscan Revival Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 5.00 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
cut sapphire ring. The centre stone – certified as natural and unheated – is a lively electric blue
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Early 20th Century Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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

Dragnofly Ruby Emerald Sapphire Rose Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

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Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique emerald cut sapphire ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and Platinum. You’re likely to find the perfect antique emerald cut sapphire ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique emerald cut sapphire ring over the years, but those made by Fabio Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any antique emerald cut sapphire ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 10 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique emerald cut sapphire ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring?

Prices for an antique emerald cut sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $353 and can go as high as $78,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,725.

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.