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1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Floral Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald ruby sapphire diamond creole's 18 k
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold 0,31 ct emerald 0,37 ct ruby 0,55 ct sapphire 0,20 ct diamond 5,40 gram 18 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Emeralds Maravellous Vivid Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
. 2 Burmese Sapphires weighing 2.05 Carat 1 Colombian Emerald weighing 0.97 Carat 1 Mozambique Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold
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2010s Brooches

Materials

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

Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant floral stlye brooch in 18 K yellow Gold made by internationally well-known swiss
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

19.36 Carat Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Chandeliers Earrings One of a Kind
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
An important Tutti Frutti, faceted Burma sapphires, Colombian emeralds, and Burma rubies are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Earrings Marked: 750 Approximate Dimensions: 3 cm
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Band, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Band made in 18k yellow gold. The diamonds weigh appx. 3.60
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold ring with Diamonds 1.44ctw, Ruby 0.13ctw, Sapphire 0.18ctw, Emerald 0.11ctw. Ring size
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural emerald & ruby& sapphire & diamond brooch in 18k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Gemstone : Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire ❋ Gemstone Weight : 5.84 Cts. ❋ Gemstone Size : Mix
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2010s Indian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond fancy cuts on Yellow Gold 18K Ring Unreadable hallmark. Circa
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Gemstones: Ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond Emerald Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Ruby Carat Weight
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Multigemstone Pin in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
gold. Multigemstone pin. 4.2 grams. Emerald, Ruby and sapphire. 0.25ct total.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant ring with the four precious stones: ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds made in 18k
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k. The diamonds appx. weigh 0.35 carats
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold 18k Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly diamond, sapphire, emerald and ruby yellow gold 18K brooch. Height: approximate 4.00
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Late 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

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

Chopard Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Watch  A luxurious Chopard Watch crafted in solid 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold Unheated Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds Main Stone Emerald - Total 8.438 CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
: 18K gold GEMSTONE(S): cabochon sapphire, ruby and emerald MEASUREMENTS: Length 12mm, Width: 20mm at
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring, 18k White
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring is crafted with 18k White Gold. Set with a
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 K White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Emeralds, Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K WHITE AND YELLOW Gold Cocktail RING WITH DIAMONDS & EMERALDS, SAPPHIRE , inspired by De
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980s 18k gold Bulgari bangle with ruby, sapphire and emerald
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This classic 1980s Bulgari bangle is made of 18k gold and adorned with cabochon rubies, sapphires
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold Minimalist Bracelet Trio Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
3 stone bracelet in Gold / Emerald / Ruby / Sapphire / Minimalist Gold bracelet / Genuine precious
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, 18k
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 18k Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch made in 18k Gold and Platinum. The diamonds weigh
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Floral Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
rubies. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. This brooch measures 2.1 inches. The Gemstones are described as
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2010s Modern Brooches

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

Mid Century sapphire diamond emerald ruby 18k gold dragonfly brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, accented by sparkling diamonds, rubies, and an emerald, set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Center stone
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Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches

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

Set of Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Bands Made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Beautiful set of 18k yellow gold Sapphire, Emerald, & Ruby gemstone bands. Gemstone: Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k White Gold. The Oval Sapphire
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
ruby, one pear shape sapphire, one pear shape emerald. This beautiful vintage ring has an approximate
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

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

18K Gold Colombian Origin Rubies & Emeralds & Sapphires Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Colombian Origin Rubies & Emeralds & Sapphires Earrings with Diamonds Main Stone Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Sapphire Ruby Tennis Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
F color and vvs clarity. Totally is emerald sapphire and ruby 1.65 ct. Total lenght is chain 18.5 cm
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2010s European Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone - Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire > Stone Weight - 15 ct > Stone Shape - Square > Stone Pcs - 100
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Retro Bracelets

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

Gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Round-cut colored stones of 32 rubies (bright
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Bracelets

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

AIG Certified Caving Emeralds Sapphire Rubies Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with 6 pieces of Carving Zambian Emeralds, Burma Rubies and Ceylon Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in the US, circa 1970. Set
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Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

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

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Vine Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
marquise-shaped gemstone leaves in Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire, weighing approximately 2.25 carats. The
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct. Acid tested to be
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mandolin strings. Adding to that are 0.32 carats and 0.11 carats of cabochon emeralds and sapphire. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
, green Colombian emerald, blue sapphire and ruby gemstones all mounted in 18k white and yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisite 18k yellow gold cocktail earrings, set with two sapphire cabochons (approx
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

AIG Certified 32.86 Carat Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
, in 18k gold with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. Necklace come with 10 pieces of natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Blue Sapphire with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, ruby and blue sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a mix cut gemstones studded with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Certified 12.00 Carat Zambian Emerald Rubies Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Massafra, IT
vivid rubies, each meticulously set in specially crafted 18k gold white gold. A timeless statement of
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
of triple bombe puffed panels bezel set with cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds, cabochon sapphires
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold. This magnificent peacock
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

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

Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Emerald Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 2 red rubies, 2 green emeralds and 2
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Bracelets

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

18K White Gold Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
bad luck. This emerald, ruby, blue sapphire bracelet has a oval cut gemstone and diamonds in 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers 18K Gold Necklace with Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies & Sapphires
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
total of 27 motifs; 14 diamond motifs, 5 ruby motifs, 4 emerald motifs, and 4 sapphire motifs. The
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Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Emerald Sapphire And Ruby 3 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make
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1990s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lalaounis 18k gold lion's head bangle with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
a cabochon ruby. The bangle is beautifully made in 18k gold and adorned with diamonds, sapphires and
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Vintage 1980s Greek Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of 0.25 carat emerald, 0.28 carat sapphire, 0.28 carat ruby and 0.06
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire & Turquoise Textured Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Sapphire - Round Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color (6) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Stone Details: Type: Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: .75 carat, total
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

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

Necklace and pendant with ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant in a heart shape set with sapphire, emerald, ruby ​​and
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carved Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Dangling Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of royal Carved Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Dangling Earrings made in 18K Yellow
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Capri" Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

French 1960's Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
carats), rich red rubies (8.50 carats), intense green emeralds (6.16 carats) and brilliant white diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

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

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Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of ruby sapphire emerald 18k gold 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 Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1091 antique edition and 649 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of ruby sapphire emerald 18k gold 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 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of ruby sapphire emerald 18k gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georgios Collections Inc, Cartier and David Webb each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of ruby sapphire emerald 18k gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold?

The price for a piece of ruby sapphire emerald 18k gold starts at $1 and tops out at $750,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,935.

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.