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RARE 25x22MM Cabochon Cut Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Ring 18K 99.4g S-5
Located in Chicago, IL
Eccentric/exaggerated ring set with One Round Cabochon Cut natural Chrysoberyl - Cat's Eye
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Mid Century Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
cat's eye chrysoberyl displays a striking natural phenomenon that is extremely rare. A wonderful
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1960s Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum

Vintage 1970s 2.19Ct Cabochon Cut Chrysoberyl and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage cabochon cut cat's eye chrysoberyl ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k
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1970s Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Chrysoberyl Cats Eye & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Ring size: 6.75 Re-sizable free of
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1980s Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Platinum Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum Ring Featuring A 2.45 Carat Cat's Eye (Phenomenal) Chrysoberyl Accented By 0.80 Carat
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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Platinum

Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Three Stone White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco chrysoberyl cat’s eye three-stone and white gold ring circa 1930. * SPECIFICATIONS
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.50 Carat Green Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye and Black Onyx Unisex Bezel Ring
Located in Miami, FL
3.50 Carat Green Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye and Black Onyx Unisex Bezel Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The
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20th Century Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Onyx, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this gorgeous vintage band is a gem quality Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye weighing
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1950s Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine cat's eye chrysoberyl weighing an estimated 7.00ct, set in an 18kt yellow gold mounting
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

17 Carat Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Men's Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Classic Men's cats eye ring. The chrysoberyl cats eye weighs approximately 17 carats. Size 7 1/4
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Melbourne, AU
is a perfect ring for vintage style jewellery lovers. A 4.2 ct Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond
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Late 20th Century Australian Art Deco Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This superb quality GIA Certified Cat's eye & diamond accented is crafted on Platinum.   Centered
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1960s American Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Ring 12.5 Carats Milk & Honey Certified Men's Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
for a Chrysoberyl cats eye of this color, quality, and size. . I've seen rings at twice the price that
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Vintage Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl 18 Carat Yellow Gold Gadrooned Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting vintage ring in gadrooned yellow gold set with a cat's eye chrysoberyl. Estimated
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1970s French Modern Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.21ct Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring Estate Platinum Certificate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish cat's eye chrysoberyl cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum. Cat's eye chrysoberyl
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Retro Vintage Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye 18k Gold Textured Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Men's cats eye vintage ring has a classic textured design, crafted in 18K yellow gold
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1980s American Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

1.69ct Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring Estate Platinum Oval Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish cat's eye chrysoberyl & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum. Cat's eye
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Chrysoberyl Cats Eye 11.10 Carat and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Chrysoberyl Cats Eye 11.10 Carats and Diamond Ring in 18k Two Tapered Baguette Diamonds Weigh .37
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold

3, 00 Carat Chrysoberyl "Cats-Eye" and Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering an approximately ~3.00 Carat Chrysoberyl "Cats-Eye", shouldered by two Baguette-Cut
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Men's 11.41 Carats Total Cabochon Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Shield Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold, contemporary cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond band ring will not go unnoticed! The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a prong set round shaped cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochon measuring 8.5 mm round
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1950s Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modernist Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped cats eye chrysoberyl measuring 10.9 x 9.3 mm Translucent yellowish green
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1960s Modern Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1970 Vintage Ring 18 K Yellow Gold Diamonds Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Kurz Switzerla
By A. Kurz
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
yellowish cat's eye Chrysoberyl Cabochon weighing approximately 5.0 ct surrounded by 16 brilliant cut
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochon measuring 10.1 x 9.6 mm Yellowish green
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1960s Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Brothers Natural Unenhanced Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond ring. Set with thirteen round cabochon
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1960s American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Certified 12.01ct Color Change Green-Brown Cat's Eye Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
gemstones in the world, the Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye possesses not just one, but two rare abilities; its
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1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Cat’s Eye, Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 8.25 Carat "Cats-Eye" Chrysoberyl in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold GIA Certified "the beautiful cat’s-eye chrysoberyl (weighing 8.25cts.) in this
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex 20 Carat GIA Cats Eye Alexandrite and Canary Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
From our Beverly Hills Estate Collection, this Cats Eye & Canary Diamond Ring features a central
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1980s Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

16.9 Carat Chrysoberyl Diamond Gold Ring, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
16.9 Carat Chrysoberyl Diamond Gold Ring. Center stone Chrysoberyl weighting 16.94 Ct on a wide
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold

Gubelin 4 Carat Cats Eye and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ladies chrysoberyl cats eye weighing approximately 4 carats, surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut
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1970s Unknown Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Cat's Eye Ring 1 Carat Round Cabochon Original 1960s 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1960's Retro Cat's Eye Mens Unisex Ring 18K Yellow Gold Features a
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1960s Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chrysoberyl Catseye in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Substantial Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
Gent. Known as "The Jeweler's Stone". Chrysoberyl cat's eye is a gemstone quality variety of beryllium
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Aldo Bertozzi Spectacular Hyper Modern Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
chrysoberyl cat's eye, ebony, and .63 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: AB for
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1990s Swiss Modernist Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

8.00 carat Cats Eye Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k Ring with Top Gem Cats Eye Chrysoberyl weighing approximately 8.00 carats.
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Cats-Eye and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Cats-Eye and Diamond Ring in 18k One Fine Chrysoberyl Cats Eye weighing 1.80 carat Two Tapered
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Platinum, Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring • Stamped PLAT with indistinct maker's mark • 4
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Cats Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
round Cats eye chrysoberyl gemstone surrounded by three rows of white diamonds. Two rows of 36 single
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

25.00 Carat Platinum GIA Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Oval Stone Signet Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
cabochon yellow-green natural cat's eye Chrysoberyl stone. Polished metal finish. Unisex. Size, 7.5
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1990s American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Platinum

Platinum Ring set w/ A Graded 10 Carat Natural Cats Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamonds
Located in Warrington, PA
Cats Eye Chrysoberyl cabochon center stone with outstanding chatoyancy for true milk and honey
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

9.4 Carat Greenish Yellow Cat's Eye Plain Raised Edge Signet Men's 18K Gold Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 18k gold ring boasts rare 9.4 carat cabochon greenish yellow cat's eye chrysoberyl with sharp
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1990s Thai Contemporary Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Cat’s Eye, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chrysoberyl Catseye Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare and stunning large size men's ring set with a very striking chrysoberyl cats-eye, that these
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1940s American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Men's Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s pinkie ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold showcasing a spectacular chrysoberyl cat’s eye
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold ring featuring a cabochon cut cats-eye chrysoberyl weighing approximately 2.5cts
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20th Century American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This estate piece features a 3.40 carat cat's-eye gemstone with a very strong cat's-eye effect
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Men's Heavy Ring
Located in Addison, TX
chrysoberyl also known as "cat's eye''. This stone is a mixture of dark brow, honey, and black with different
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1960s Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage GIA Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Gold Gypsy Men Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural chrysoberyl cats eye weighs approximately 9.21 carats and has GIA Lab report Ring Size 7 1/2
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1960s American Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Gold

Cabochon Cats Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in Platinum is a Cabochon Cats Eye Chrysoberyl center stone with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl 14 Karat Oval Cabochon Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified Natural Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl 14K Oval Cabochon Ring Size 7.5 Metal: 14k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 14k Gold

Bailey Banks & Biddle 2.30 Carats Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Platinum Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochon weighing approximately 2.20 carats
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 9.54 Carat Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Estate Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
captivating cat's eye chrysoberyl gemstone makes a hypnotically wondrous statement with an enticing white
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and Diamond 18K Yellow & White Gold Owl Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye eyes, bezel set in 18K yellow gold, with the beak and brow set with round brilliant
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Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Dome Ring Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
cut cats eye chrysoberyl ranges in size from 1.5mm to 3.5mm. Few small chips to the stones (visible
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Old European Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With a golden yellow cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochon, and two old European cut diamonds on the sides
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1930s 3 Carat Cats Eye Chrysoberyl and 1 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: 1930s (Art Deco Period) Gemstone: Cats Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Size: 4 (resizable
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cats-Eye and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Cats-Eye and Diamond Ring in 18k One Fine Chrysoberyl Cats Eye weighing 1.85 carat Two Tapered
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold

Cats Eye Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
set with a 3.30 Carat Chrysoberyl Cats eye of Fine Honey Color with a very pronounced Eye. Finger size
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14kt Gold 1930s Carl Schon .75 Ct Cat's Eye Dragon Ring
Located in Towson, MD
a scaled dragon holding a .76 carat chrysoberyl cat's eye in it's jaws. The cat's eye is oval
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1930s American Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Cats Eye and Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This is an Art Deco ring from circa 1930s with a very fine and transparent Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Alexandrite Diamond Cats Eye Platinum Cocktail
Located in Miami, FL
(Chrysoberyl) Alexandrite set in solid platinum.   Center Certified by GIA, this Natural Cat's Eye Alexandrite
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1990s Romantic Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Sapphire Multi-Gem Platinum Geometric Bird Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel set with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and/or cat's eye chrysoberyl Completed by a
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

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Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage cats eye chrysoberyl ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage cats eye chrysoberyl ring 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 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage cats eye chrysoberyl ring from A. Kurz, Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Black, Starr & Frost — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage cats eye chrysoberyl ring, 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 Vintage Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring?

The price for a vintage cats eye chrysoberyl ring starts at $632 and tops out at $55,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,373.

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