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2.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Men's Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
glamour to your look. The ring features a 207 carat emerald cut emerald set in a diamond design, giving it
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 12 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Palladium
Located in Miami, FL
: Palladium ✔ Emerald Weight: 12 carats (approx.) ✔ Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut ✔ Emerald Origin: Colombia ✔
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1960s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Palladium

GIA Report Certified 5.31 Carat E VVS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA report certified 5.31 carat E VVS1 emerald-cut diamond platinum engagement ring circa 1960
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1960s Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

11.89 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond I/VS1 GIA Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
everyone speechless! Almost 12 carats (11.89ct to be exact) of pure brilliance this is an emerald cut
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 5 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Crossover Double Split Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
15mm width ✔ Ring Size: 7.5 (adjustable) ✔ Ring Weight: 10.6 grams Emerald Details: ✔ Carat: 5.01
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1990s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 3.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in US
Antique Art Deco 3.50 Carats Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring. The center features ten
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Princess Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s princess style emerald and diamond engagment ring. 4.00ct center emerald accented with
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

0.91 Carat Colombian, Pear-Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.912 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.12 Carats of Diamond
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cabochon emerald, brilliant cut diamonds and sapphires ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: Cabochon emerald, brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 0.20 carat and calibrated
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1960s Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

1.51 Carats Emerald Ring with White Diamonds
Located in London, GB
: UK - M 1/2, US - 6 1/2 1.51 Carats Emerald 12/0.72 Carats Diamonds
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20th Century British Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.54 Carat Emerald 0.24 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.54 carat emerald and 0.24 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

6.43 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring VS1 J/K Color, Platinum Setting
Located in Stamford, CT
5.68 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring VS1 J/K Color with Two .75 TDW Stones on Side. This
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Late 20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.25 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Total Weight Ruby Accents, 12 stones, Round Cut, Symmetrically placed .25 Carat Total Weight Emerald
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald 0.40 Carat Diamond Ring with 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
14K yellow gold ring with emerald center stone and 0.40 carat natural diamond side stones. The ring
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1980s European Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Yellow Gold 6.07ct GIA Emerald Cut & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
emerald cut diamond sits at the center of an incredibly designed ring that is decorated with the finest
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1990s Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.62 Carat Emerald and 1.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive unusual vintage 1.62 carat emerald and 1.28 carat diamond, 12 karat white and yellow
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1980s Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Vintage 1.15 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emerald of approximately 1.15 carats. Accented by 12 rose cut diamonds with a total weight of
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1980s Unknown Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Emerald 1.25 Carat Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
emeralds (square emerald cut, TW 1.00ct, vslbG 5/5, SI) - 12 diamonds (princess cut, TW 1.25ct, RW-W, VS-SI
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro 28 Carat Emerald Cut Citrine Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely magnificent antique monumental 28 Carat emerald cut Citrine Ring with Ruby
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

GRS Cert. 14.51 Carat Colombian Emerald and Old Euro Diamond Halo Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified Vintage 14.51 Carat Octagonal Cut Insignificant Oil Colombian Emerald & Old European
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1930s Colombian Retro Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 2 Carat Ring Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Cocktail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are princess cut. Total weight of the ring is 6.5 grams, 2 carats, circa 1960.
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Classic Pear Cut Emerald and White Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18k White Gold jewelry boasts Pear cut Prong Setting Natural Zambian Emerald (1 pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Oval Emerald Ring 18k Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
center gem is surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds total 1.80 carat of VS1-SI1
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Late 20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Ballerina Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
, moderate plus inclusions. 1 octagonal Emerald cut green Emerald, approx. total weight .56cts, MI – I, GIA
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.80 Carat Emerald 1.10 Carat VS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
emerald (oval cut, 0.80ct, vslbG 6/4, P2) - 12 diamonds (round brilliant cut , TW 1.10ct, RW-W, VS
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 4.21 Carats Brazilian Emerald Diamonds 18 Carats White Gold Pompadour
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pompadour style ring set with a Brazilian emerald of 4.21 carats in a setting of 12
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1970s French Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

SSEF Swiss Certified 3.22 Cts Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
Centering a Colombian emerald cut emerald, accented by 12 baguette shaped diamonds. Emerald weighs
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1960s Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Victorian Revival Square Emerald Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
step cut emerald weighing approximately 0.60 carat. Accented by 12 transitional and old European cut
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1950s Victorian Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Rare 4.24 Ct. Fine Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Rare 4.24 ct. Fine Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring With GIA Report. This stunning ring
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Late 20th Century Colombian Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Bvlgari 4.59cts Emerald Diamond Platinum Estate Pinky Bulgari Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Bvlgari emerald ring, which can be the perfect pinky ring for a gentleman or the modern
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Zambian Emerald Ring White & Canary Diamonds Vintage 18K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
emerald cut diamonds total .60 carat of VS1 clarity and H color. 12 canary diamonds total 1.20 carats of
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
colors! Four round cut emeralds measure 2mm each for the total .16 carat. Four white and fiery diamonds
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1980s Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Diana Syle 14kg Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
approximately 1.25 carats. Surrounded by a halo of round 12 brilliant cut diamonds with a combined weight of
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1970s Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 4.5 #15787
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 4.5 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

IGI diamond report - RIng with emerald and diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
IGI Diamond Report - 18k white gold cocktail ring set with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds
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1950s Dutch Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7 #15631
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7- This elegant ring features ten round
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Late 20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.50CT Natural Emerald and Diamond cocktail ring 18K s-6
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage cocktail ring most likely from 1950's. Ring prong set with One Oval Cut natural Emerald
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold GIA Emerald Cut Tsavorite w/ Diamond Brick Pattern Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
GIA certified emerald cut tsavorite stone with an incredible deep and vivid green color weighing
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1950s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eternity Ring in Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 6.06 Ctw of Natural Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
mounted in a channel-setting, with 12 calibrated emerald faceted cuts of natural vivid green emeralds
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Ring Emerald Oval Shape Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent French ring topped with an exceptional oval emerald, set with 12
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20th Century French Romantic Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mobe Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
twelve (12) round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.10 carat total weight with matching H/I color
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

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

Temple St Clair Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.20 Ctw Diamonds & Emerald
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
, with 1 oval cabochon cut (12 x 10 x 6 mm) carved from natural Colombian Emerald of 5.48 carats
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

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

Platinum 2.30ct Marquise Light Yellow Diamond w/ Vivid Round Emerald Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
magnificent engagement or right hand ring! Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round
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1980s Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 18k White Gold 3.75ct Round Diamond Emerald Cluster Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and featuring a cluster of 7 round emeralds surrounded by a set of 12 round brilliant cut diamonds
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1970s Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #14823
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gold ring has a beautiful design featuring 12 round brilliant cut diamonds surrounding a sparkling
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Cabochon Emerald W/ Sapphire & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
quality, high-domed, oval cabochon cut emerald solitaire neatly prong set at the center showing a very
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1940s Retro Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

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

Vintage 12 Carat Blue Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A beautifully crafted vintage ring in solid 14K yellow gold featuring a natural emerald cut
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Natural Emerald Diamond Platinum Oval Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite GIA Genuine Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring is expertly crafted in solid platinum
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1990s Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.22 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut and Pink Sapphire Round Cut 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This lovely ring from Gin & Grace offers a large emerald-cut Genuine morganite center stone
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Italian 26.01 Carat Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Quality Color Blue Cut Emerald Content 26.01 carats Sapphire Quality Cut Square Faceted Content 0.54
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1950s Italian Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold 20 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carat emerald cut natural aquamarine measuring 18.53x14.74x10.67mm. The stone has slight abrasions
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 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 Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.10 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful platinum eternity wedding band. The band is set with sparkling emerald cut
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage garnet and baguette-cut diamond ballerina ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Ballerina ring in 18k (750°/°°) yellow gold set in its center with an emerald-cut garnet weighing
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1970s American Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

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

9.60 Carat Oval Light Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
11.67 x 7.05mm, GIA certificate #5151599990 12 Emerald cut baguette diamonds, approx. total weight
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning 14K yellow gold with emerald cut Aquamarine cocktail ring, Approximate size 5
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond sapphire yellow gold unisex ring. The emerald cut sapphire is approximately 2.40 carats
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1950s Unknown Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Tutti Frutti Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, accented with 12 round cut diamonds French import assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold Signed David
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1960s American Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

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

18 Karat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #15728
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features four emerald cut natural pink sapphires and 58 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully
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20th Century Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring

Materials

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

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Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage emerald cut 12 carat emerald ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 256 vintage editions and 103 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage emerald cut 12 carat emerald ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage emerald cut 12 carat emerald ring from Estate Jewelry, Tiffany & Co. and Mary Gallagher — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage emerald cut 12 carat emerald ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 193 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage emerald cut 12 carat emerald ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Emerald Cut 12 Carat Emerald Ring?

Prices for a vintage emerald cut 12 carat emerald ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $245 and can go as high as $97,270, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,044.

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.