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White Button Shape Baroque Pearls 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ruby Round Cabs Earrings
White Button Shape Baroque Pearls 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ruby Round Cabs Earrings

White Button Shape Baroque Pearls 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ruby Round Cabs Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Simple and elegant earrings consisting in 2 Button Shape white color and high luster Baroque Pearls measuring about 17 mm in diameter with i...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Cross with Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Cross with Chain

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Cross with Chain

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

This S.Georgios Cross pendant is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with granulation work all the way around. The gorgeous and unique piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Band Ring
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Band Ring

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Band Ring

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically carved to a unique Greek design to form a stunning fragmented shield look. This beaut...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Handcrafted 1.35 Carats Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Handcrafted 1.35 Carats Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Handcrafted 1.35 Carats Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By Atelier Molinari

Located in Paris, FR

Emeralds are the most precious within the Beryl family and are one of the four precious gems along with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

1950s Retro Carved Coral Rose & Enamel Flower Bouquet Brooch Bezel-Grain Setting
1950s Retro Carved Coral Rose & Enamel Flower Bouquet Brooch Bezel-Grain Setting

1950s Retro Carved Coral Rose & Enamel Flower Bouquet Brooch Bezel-Grain Setting

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Masterpiece of art, a bunch of flowers to be used as a brooch, made entirely by hand by a Neapolitan craftsman in the late eighties, mounted partly in silver and partly in 14-karat y...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Greek Key Band Ring
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Greek Key Band Ring

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Greek Key Band Ring

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and is microscopically carved in a unique Greek design to create a stunning art piece. This beauti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Greek Key Diamond Band Ring
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Greek Key Diamond Band Ring

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Greek Key Diamond Band Ring

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

This S.Georgios designer spiral band ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming the Greek Key design which is the symbol of eternity. This stunning ring feat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch
Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch

Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Cabochon Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 55.00 carats, Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 25.00 carats, ...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Greek Key Ring
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Greek Key Ring

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Greek Key Ring

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

This S.Georgios designer Greek Key ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is carved in a unique Greek Key design to form a beautiful spiral shape. This stunning ring fe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

White Button Shape Baroque Pearls Round Ruby Cabs 14 K Yellow Gold Tops Earrings
White Button Shape Baroque Pearls Round Ruby Cabs 14 K Yellow Gold Tops Earrings

White Button Shape Baroque Pearls Round Ruby Cabs 14 K Yellow Gold Tops Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Simple and elegant earrings consisting in 2 Button Shape white color and high luster Baroque Pearls measuring about 17 mm in diameter with in the center 2 small round Ruby cabs set...

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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch
Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k white gold with 2 carved Rock Crystals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires.

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

96.96 Carat Tutti Fruity White Gold Bangle Bracelet
96.96 Carat Tutti Fruity White Gold Bangle Bracelet

96.96 Carat Tutti Fruity White Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Mehnaz Durrani

Located in Richmond, BC

"Tutti Fruity" ruby, sapphire, emerald bracelet. Lively pastel colors, natural, pear carved pale red rubies, pear carved pale blue sapphires, melon carved pale green emerald set in o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles

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

Art Deco 18K Gold Tutti Frutti Pendant Necklace with Gemstones
Art Deco 18K Gold Tutti Frutti Pendant Necklace with Gemstones

Art Deco 18K Gold Tutti Frutti Pendant Necklace with Gemstones

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A vibrant tutti-frutti style pendant featuring an alternating cascade of hand-carved sapphires, emeralds, and rubies, each stone etched with delicate leaf and foliate detailing that ...

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Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Bracelet
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Bracelet

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Bracelet A bracelet set with 24 carved rubies, emeralds, and sapphires accented with 24 baguette-cut diamonds and 72 round-cut diamonds.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tutti Frutti 14K Gold Earrings & Ring Set, Art Deco, Netherlands, 2000
Tutti Frutti 14K Gold Earrings & Ring Set, Art Deco, Netherlands, 2000

Tutti Frutti 14K Gold Earrings & Ring Set, Art Deco, Netherlands, 2000

Located in North Hollywood, CA

They are set with small Diamonds throughout. The ring is the same teardrop shape but with two (2) Emeralds, one (1) Ruby and one (1) Blue Sapphire.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k 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

Nestled below, 20 brilliant round-cut gemstones—including fine emeralds, rubies, and pink, blue, and purple sapphires—are delicately set within five-petal flowers to represent the bi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

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

20 Karat Yellow Gold Bone Drop, Earrings
20 Karat Yellow Gold Bone Drop, Earrings

20 Karat Yellow Gold Bone Drop, Earrings

By Coomi

Located in Secaucus, NJ

For more information on earrings, please contact us. 20K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Bone 0.85cts Ruby 0.75cts Emerald 1.21cts Sapphire 2.66cts Diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch

Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

The bouquet features 11 round cut diamonds, emeralds carved into leaf-like shapes, carved blue sapphires and cabochon rubies.

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20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tutti Frutti Bracelet, 18K White Gold, 38ct Gemstones, Italy
Tutti Frutti Bracelet, 18K White Gold, 38ct Gemstones, Italy

Tutti Frutti Bracelet, 18K White Gold, 38ct Gemstones, Italy

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This bracelet is 7.5 inches long and 1" wide and holds 9 Emeralds, 13 Sapphires, 16 Rubies all within a full cut Diamond center.

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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

It is enriched with 72 genuine round cut diamonds approx: 2.86cttw, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity, pave set, 7 round cut round rubies approx. 2.27cttw, 7 genuine round cut emeralds appr...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

Spectrum 26.65ct Gemstone & Diamond Long Station Lariat Necklace
Spectrum 26.65ct Gemstone & Diamond Long Station Lariat Necklace

Spectrum 26.65ct Gemstone & Diamond Long Station Lariat Necklace

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

Elevate your collection with this captivating long station lariat necklace by Spectrum. A stunning journey through refined aesthetics, this 40-inch piece features a deliberate, rhyth...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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

1980s Vintage Natural Multi-Gem Onyx Red Coral Butterfly 14K Gold Silver Brooch
1980s Vintage Natural Multi-Gem Onyx Red Coral Butterfly 14K Gold Silver Brooch

1980s Vintage Natural Multi-Gem Onyx Red Coral Butterfly 14K Gold Silver Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Technical Details Period: 1980s / Late 20th Century Vintage (Victorian/Art Nouveau Revival) Design: Figurative Butterfly / Insect (Animalier) Metal: 14k Yellow Gold and 800 Silver...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone & Pearl Necklace
Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone & Pearl Necklace

Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone & Pearl Necklace

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Queens, NY

Seaman Schepps 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone Pearl Necklace, featuring one detachable brooch / clasp featuring a centered bezel set carved ruby pear shaped cabochon weighing...

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20th Century American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yell...

Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch by Trio
Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch by Trio

Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch by Trio

By Trio

Located in New York, NY

Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch made by Trio Seth with a baroque pearl, carved emeralds and sapphires, pave diamonds, and a ruby eye. 14 Karat Gold

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

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Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Band Ring with Coral Flower, Gemstones, and Diamonds
18K White Gold Band Ring with Coral Flower, Gemstones, and Diamonds

18K White Gold Band Ring with Coral Flower, Gemstones, and Diamonds

Located in Bergamo, BG

A masterpiece of craftsmanship, this 18K white gold band ring showcases a stunning coral flower intricately carved as the centerpiece. The design is enriched with cabochon-cut sapphi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900
Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900

Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Throughout the 1920s and 1930s Picq also worked for Lacloche and others, whilst continuing to create pieces for Cartier, producing many iconic and avant-garde designs, including thei...

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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch
Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch

Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 52.0 Grams Stone: Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Jade, Citrine, Moonstone, Opal, Enamel Measurements: 85.02 x 59.3 x 9.71mm Metal: 10-18k Yellow and White Gold Item #: BR-1...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold...

18K White and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Coral
18K White and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Coral

18K White and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Coral

Located in Bergamo, BG

Adorned with cabochon-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, each element is meticulously arranged and accented with sparkling natural white diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Early 1990s Gold Plate and Rhinestone Mughal Vintage Earrings
Christian Dior Early 1990s Gold Plate and Rhinestone Mughal Vintage Earrings

Christian Dior Early 1990s Gold Plate and Rhinestone Mughal Vintage Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wilmslow, England

Mughal jewellery was typically opulent and highly colourful, combining gold with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls. Designs often featured intricate floral and botanic...

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1990s German Drop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace
Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace

Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Carved Jade, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds Old Mine & Brilliant Cut Diamonds are approx 1.79CT Measurement: Pendant Measures 2.5 x 2" Chain i...

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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Extraordinary French Gold Bracelet with Gem-Set Panels - '40s
Extraordinary French Gold Bracelet with Gem-Set Panels - '40s

Extraordinary French Gold Bracelet with Gem-Set Panels - '40s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Composed of articulated vertical panels in rich 18K yellow gold, each segment is meticulously adorned with figurative gem-set scenes — from charming dogs and flowers to stylized danc...

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Vintage 1940s More Bracelets

Materials

Gold

ROYAL SILVER-GILT MOUNTED ARAB JAMBIYA DAGGER. Ornated by Gems Navratna, 1.1 Kg
ROYAL SILVER-GILT MOUNTED ARAB JAMBIYA DAGGER. Ornated by Gems Navratna, 1.1 Kg

ROYAL SILVER-GILT MOUNTED ARAB JAMBIYA DAGGER. Ornated by Gems Navratna, 1.1 Kg

Located in New York, NY

Representing the planets, moon, and sun, these stones include Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Emerald, Cat's Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl, and Blue Sapphire.

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Early 2000s Asian Enamel Frames and Objects

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Silver

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis

Located in Miami, FL

Julia-Plana won his first Diamonds International Awards in 1965, for a ‘V’ shaped bracelet of structured gold links decorated with diamonds, and won the award a second time in 1967, ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Art Deco Tutti-Frutti Clips by Reymond Yard
Pair of Art Deco Tutti-Frutti Clips by Reymond Yard

Pair of Art Deco Tutti-Frutti Clips by Reymond Yard

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco tutti-frutti clips by Reymond Yard, each clip with a diamond-set frame of Mughal-style design, set with transition, baguette, triangular and carre-cut diamonds, es...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tutti Frutti Rubies Sapphires Emeralds 14K Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Earrings
Tutti Frutti Rubies Sapphires Emeralds 14K Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Earrings

Tutti Frutti Rubies Sapphires Emeralds 14K Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Rubies ,Emeralds and Blue Sapphires ,in the lower parts we have 2 high luster White Baroque Pearls measuring 13x17 mm and weighing 37,20 carats In 1978 our workshop started in Italy...

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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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

Tutti Frutti Carved Stones Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat Wide
Tutti Frutti Carved Stones Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat Wide

Tutti Frutti Carved Stones Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat Wide

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This bracelet is 7 1/2 "long and 1 1/2 " wide, there are 23 Carved Emeralds, 21 Carved Rubies, 20 Carved Sapphires 10 round Emeralds, 9 round Sapphires and small round Diamonds.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Carved Emerald Ruby Diamond Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carved emerald ruby diamond sapphire for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a carved emerald ruby diamond sapphire may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th 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, are consistently popular carat weights. A carved emerald ruby diamond sapphire from Royaal Stones Ltd, Meghna Jewels and David Webb — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our carved emerald ruby diamond sapphire for sale are for women, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Carved Emerald Ruby Diamond Sapphire?

Prices for a carved emerald ruby diamond sapphire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,233 and can go as high as $255,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,495.

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.