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Platinum 4 carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Featuring a central 4 carat Emerald cut Blue Sapphire, with a slight Green tinge, at 9.5mm in
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1970s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.73 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Sapphire & Baguette engagement ring features a central Emerald cut 1.73 carat GIA Certified
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1970s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.98 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified center emerald cut Periwinkle sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3.37 Carat Natural Green Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified natural, no heat, elongated
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Mid-20th Century Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

9.60 Carat Oval Light Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950’s oval faint yellow sapphire an diamond engagement ring. Very light yellow oval Sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone 18 Karat White Gold Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
elegant, the ring is set with a central emerald cut deep cornflower blue sapphire surmounted either side
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1970s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.49 Carat Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century 1940-1950 sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural no heat no
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Mid-20th Century Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Fiery 3 Carat Orange Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious and vivid orange sapphire gemstone engagement ring that offers the opportunity to own a
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1980s Modernist Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vera Wang Love Collection 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires
By Vera Wang
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 14K White Gold Vera Wang Diamond engagement ring with two small sapphire stones from the
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Floral Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting surrounded by French French Cut Color Stones (you can select Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby), round
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA octagonal step cut emerald of
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1990s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

AGL Ceylon No Heat 14.58ct Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
royal blue color. This ring proudly showcases a magnificent 14.53-carat octagonal emerald-cut sapphire
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1990s American Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

13.38 Carats Yellow Sapphire Ring 18K Gold 20.97 grams
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a stunning Yellow Sapphire at its center, weighing 13.38 carats, which
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1960s Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Orange and Green Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Orange & Green Sapphire Three-Stone Ring features 3 Pastel-shade Natural Sapphires in the two
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1980s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.36 Ct No Heat Certified Madagascar Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut natural unheated Madagascar sapphire of 6.36 Ct (10.9 x 7.8 mm.) – 4 baguette cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century 2.78 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing 2.26 carats - transparent light blue in color Natural
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1950s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18k Gold AGL No Heat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire & Princess Diamond Half Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy and unusual yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring is very well and solidly crafted
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1990s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold and Sapphire Boucheron Eternity Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning 18 carat yellow gold eternity ring set with 18 deep blue emerald-cut dark, deep and
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1970s French Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 20.24 CTW Imperial Topaz No Heat Ceylon Sapphire 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut imperial topaz weighing approximately 17.64 carats total Natural and
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1950s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage AGL Certified 6.80 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This platinum ring features a 6.80 carat AGL certified Emerald cut Blue Sapphire of Thai origin
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1990s Thai Art Deco Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1980’s 18ct Yellow /White Gold Sapphire Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
beautiful emerald-cut natural sapphire stone at its centre, which is surrounded by a cluster of natural
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Late 20th Century English Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Aqua Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald cut aqua Art Deco cocktail style ring. 1.00 Blue center Aqua with 12 baguette and 10 round
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Late 20th Century Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 17.80 Carat Black Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
& the Central African Republic. With 2 Side Emerald cut Pink Sapphires totaling 3.73 carats. In the
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1980s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 17.73 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Moderate Measurement: 21.11 x 16.20 x 5.69 mm 2 Emerald Cut Sapphires: 0.66 Ctw (Colorless/Transparent
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1990s American Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Retro Toi et Moi 0.60ct Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring in 18k Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
. One of the most legendary rings of all time was sapphire & diamond Toi et Moi ring, given by
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1960s Italian Retro Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond 18 karat yellow gold and platinum snake ring, circa 1960. This
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1960s European Retro Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

Vintage Diamond Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring eight calibre cut rubies with a total
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1980s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Vintage Diamond Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring three marquise cut sapphires with a
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1980s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Vintage Diamond Gemstone 14k Gold Harem Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstones. The ring features two round cut sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, each meticulously set to enhance
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1970s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Go...

Vintage French Diamond and Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut emeralds with a total weight of approximately 0.10 carat, three round mixed cut sapphires with a
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1970s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

Zaffiri Rubini Smeraldi 18 carati Oro giallo Anello Vintage Realizzato a Mano
Located in Milano, IT
Anello vintage formato da tre mezze fedi eternity con pietre scalari: smeraldi, rubini e zaffiri blu. Realizzata a mano in oro giallo 18k. L'anello ha il marchio dell'oro 750. Fatto...
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1970s Italian Retro Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

14k Yellow Gold 9mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 7
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 9 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond and Emerald Ring Size 7. Colored stones are
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1990s American Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1990s Adler “Serail” 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Five Band Ring
By Adler
Located in Vilnius, LT
-SI) - 4 sapphires (pear cut, TW 0.60ct, vB 5/3, VS-SI) - 2 emeralds (pear cut, TW 0.25ct, vslbG 5/4
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 11
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond and Emerald Ring Size 11. Colored stones are
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1990s American Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 10
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond and Emerald Ring Size 10. Colored stones are
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1990s American Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 7
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond and Emerald Ring Size 7. Colored stones are
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1990s American Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 6
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond and Emerald Ring Size 6. Colored stones are
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1990s American Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 5
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond and Emerald Ring Size 5. Colored stones are
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1990s American Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 13.25 Carat NO HEAT Yellow Sapphire GIA, Emerald and Ruby Bone Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Natural NO HEAT Yellow Sapphire GIA, Emerald, Ruby and Bone Gold
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Late 20th Century Modernist Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring natural 4ct.Blue Cornflower Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS3.75/ 8.56gr
Located in SE
Sapphire of lighter Blue / Cornflower color variety, emerald cut 10mm x 6 mm x 4.6 mm deep /ca 4ct. Stone
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1960s European Retro Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold 3.02ct GIA Half Bezel Yellow Sapphire & Tsavorite 3 Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. The ring features a natural, GIA certified, emerald cut natural yellow
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Trombino Ring, circa 1955
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
conceived in 1932 by Giorgio Bulgari as an engagement ring for his future wife, Leonilde Gulienetti. That
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1950s Italian Retro Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Emerald Love Birds Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

Vintage European stud Earrings Sapphire Emerald Ruby solid 18K Gold / 6.1 gr
Located in SE
cut natural Blue Sapphires, Green Emeralds, and Red Rubies Ø x 2.5 mm each / ca. 0.1 ct each. Each
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1970s European Art Deco Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Textured Yellow Gold Gemstones Collar Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful collar necklace made of textured 18k yellow gold featuring ruby, emerald and sapphire
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1980s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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

GIA Certified 14 Karat Emerald-Cut Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
GIA Certified 14k Emerald-Cut Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring From a stately New
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1970s Art Deco Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond

French Engagement Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow gold engagment ring (quality mark: head of eagle) set with a central emerald cut sapphire
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Late 20th Century French Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.64 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Crossover Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
GIA Certified 1.64ct square emerald cut diamond and No Heat square sapphire ring.   The diamond is
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1960s American Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Raymond Yard 3.08 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in San Francisco, CA
diagonally flanked by a sizable pair of emerald-cut diamonds totaling 1.15 carats on one side, and pairs of
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Mid-20th Century Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.28 Carat Corundum Sapphire and Antique Pear Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
The bypass ring became popular during the Victorian era. This style was given as an engagement ring
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright blue Emerald cut Sapphire and trilliant cut diamonds in a white gold setting. GIA certified
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1960s Unknown Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 11.06 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Show your art-deco side, with this candle-light romantic, emerald cut diamond engagement ring
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1980s American Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 2.51ct GIA No Heat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid platinum. This vintage ring features a gorgeous, GIA certified, emerald cut sapphire solitaire
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1960s Art Deco Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.68 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special hand made ring for that special someone. Featuring a 0.68 carat emerald cut diamond that
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring is bezel-set with a step cut midnight blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds. The sapphire measures
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire

Vintage GIA 4.61 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 4.61 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA emerald
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1980s American Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 4.54 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 4.54 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA emerald
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1980s Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sapphire ring with 12 sparkling, clean, white emerald cuts on the band. The sapphire is a deep
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Late 20th Century American Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite ring dates back to the 1950s and features a 0.72 carat emerald cut diamond in the
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1950s Unknown Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Circa 1950s Emerald Cut Parti Sapphire Vintage 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
emerald cut faceted parti sapphire. We have named her The Juniper Ring. Resting lightly on the finger with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

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Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of retro emerald cut sapphire engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, platinum and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of retro emerald cut sapphire engagement rings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co. and Vera Wang are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for emerald cut retro emerald cut sapphire engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping our range of retro emerald cut sapphire engagement rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings?

On average, retro emerald cut sapphire engagement rings at 1stDibs sell for $10,393, while they’re typically $1,059 on the low end and $98,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Retro Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, emerald cut engagement rings are popular for those hoping to be betrothed. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone's imperfections, so the gem's clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. The emerald cut became popular during the Art Deco period. Find emerald cut engagement rings on 1stDibs.