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Emerald Rings

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Gemstone: Emerald
Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian enameled celestial ring. Beautiful celestial ring, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1880. This gorgeous colorful ring has been carefull...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lapis Lazuli Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lapis, emerald, and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. The cocktail ring features a cabochon lapis lazuli gemstone, 52 round brilliant cut diamonds, and a row of e...
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Late 20th Century Modern Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARRY WINSTON Investment grade D color Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage Harry Winston Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring! Celebrate your love with a touch of timeless glamour and sophist...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.32 Carats Emerald and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This ring is not like any other emerald and diamond ring you find. It is designed very carefully and meticously in the heart of New York City. This ring consists of Zambian emeralds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

IGI 14K 4.47 ct Natural Green Emerald&Pink Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 4.47 ct Natural Green Emerald&Pink Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural Zambia intense green emerald weighing 4.47 ct set on the 14K white gold halos and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Emerald Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Unique Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones of 1.24 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Emerald Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Omen Ancient Double Gold Ring with Diamond and Emerald
Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR
100% recycled 14K Yellow Gold, plated with 22K Gold Diamond Emerald Size: on order Ancient Gold Jewelry collection inspired by the antiquity, ...
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2010s European Artist Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Handmade Bezel Set Emerald Single Stone Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Bezel Set Emerald Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.71 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Emerald Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Blue Sapphire Emerald Eternity Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Round cut emerald and blue sapphire eternity band ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Emerald Rings

Materials

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

Round Emerald Ring in 14k Gold, Genuine Emerald Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round emerald ring in 14k gold. Genuine emerald ring. May birthstone emerald ring. Vintage emerald ring. Metal: 14 karat gold. Weight: 1.4 gr (d...
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2010s Turkish Modern Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald Solitaire Style Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Natural sourced emerald oval or round shape * you choose your own stone! Contact us to select your own stone Knotted band Petal detail Comes in luxury packaging Can be made in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Artisan Emerald Rings

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.81 Carat Emerald & Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a rich green emerald, mounted in an elegant 18K white gold and diamond ring with 0.27Ct of brilliant white diamonds. Suitable for any occasion!
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2010s Unknown Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Spinner Ring Studded with Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond
Located in Houston, TX
Sapphire, emerald and diamond spinner ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your physic power,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Emerald Rings

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

Natural Zambian Emerald 6.19 Carats Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald : 6.19 carats Gold : 4.42 gms (18k) Its very hard to capture the true color and luster of the emerald , i have tried to add pictures which are taken professionally and by ...
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2010s Indian Emerald Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold

1.36 Carat Emerald & Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a STUNNING emerald with a very lively color, mounted in an elegant 18K white gold and diamond ring with 0.75Ct of brilliant white diamonds. Suitable for any occasion!
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2010s Unknown Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Octagon Brazilian Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold emerald cut octagon brazilian emerald half eternity band ring This emerald half eternity band ring in 18 karat gold shares simplicity with elegance. This band ring con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Emerald Rings

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald. Vintage inspired emerald ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with emerald side diamonds, emeralds and sapphires Total weight 2.5 gr - depends from size you choose. Gemstones - all are natural earth mined. Emeralds 1. Marquise ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

1.15 Carat Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald and diamond engagement ring in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Emerald gemstone enhances the intellectual c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Baguette Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone. Weight: 1.35 g. depends from size Central stones: Natural emeralds - 3 pieces Cut: Baguette Weight: approx ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Amethysts and Emeralds 14k gold ring. Grape gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt gold ring with natural amethysts and emeralds. Grape tree design ring. February birthstone. May birthstone. Weight: 1.96 g. Metal: 14kt sol...
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2010s Turkish Modern Emerald Rings

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Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring. Buterfly gold ring!
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone. Butterfly design 14 kt gold ring with emerald and diamonds. Weight: 1.9 g. Central stone: Natural emerald We...
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2010s Turkish Modern Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Mens Ring with Emerald
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold mens ring with natural emerald. May birthstone. Unisex ring with emerald. Total weight: 1.8 g. Depends from ring size. Central stone:...
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2010s Turkish Modern Emerald Rings

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Synthetic Emerald and Diamond 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Synthetic Emerald and Diamond 14K Gold Cocktail Ring This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I guarantee the quality assurance of my ...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

3.60 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.60 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $5,500.00 Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 2.50 Carats (transparent) E...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 5.11 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.11 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This glorious vivid green and diamond band is se...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Emerald Rings

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

11.20ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.20 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 8.90 Carats Emerald Measu...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deco Style 18K Gold 0.70c Emerald 0.32c Black Diamonds Handcrafted Stacking Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Deco Style 18K Gold 0.70Carats Emerald Stacking Ring with 0.32 Carats Black Diamonds: Handcrafted Elegance and Versatility Design by Rossella Ugolini. Indulge in the timeless allure...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Emerald Rings

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

Natural Emerald Baguette Ring, Sanded Finished Baguette Emerald in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural emerald stone bezel ring set on solid 14k yellow gold. Metal Type: 14 karat gold Sanded finish Genuine emerald stone 3.5mm x 2mm emerald st...
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2010s American Art Deco Emerald Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5.30 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.30 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $8,500.00 Total Natural Pear Cut Emerald Weight is: 4.50 Carats Emerald Measures: ...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3.60 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.60 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $6,000.00 Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats (transpa...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald Ring in 18 Karat Gold Jyoti Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.5 CARAT NATURAL EMERALD RING SET IN 18 KARAT GOLD This exquisite medieval style ring features a 2.5 carat natural Zambian Emerald set in an Oct...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Emerald Rings

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Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.39 Carat Baguette-Cut Natural Emerald Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.39 Carat Baguette-Cut Natural Emerald Eternity Band Ring This beautiful vibrant green emerald band is a class apart....
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2010s Indian Modern Emerald Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.78 Carat Oval-Cut Natural Emerald Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.78 Carat Oval-Cut Natural Emerald Eternity Band Ring This glorious emerald band is sensational. The solitaire horizont...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Emerald Rings

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Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1.28 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.28 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 1.20 Carats Emerald Measures: 6.30 x 5.80mm Natural Round Diamond...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.20 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.20 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 4.20 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: Approx. 11.40 x 9.20mm...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.25 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 2.10 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: 6.50 x 6.60mm Natural ...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Organic Green Round Emerald Diamond Ring Center, 0.27 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1This delicate ring features Seven(7) round diamonds scattered on top of a 1.2 mm band. In the center of the ring is set one Natural Green Emerald 0.27-Carat weight set in tiny prong...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Emerald Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Emerald Shape Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring 'Center 0.82 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant ring features a 0.82 carat Emerald shape, Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire encircled by a halo of round melee diamonds. A scalloped micro-prong split-shank band adds a dazzling ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Petite Organic Halo Design Emerald Diamond Ring Center 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring features a 1/2 Carat Emerald shape diamond. Fourteen (14) round diamonds create a floral cluster halo on a 1.2 mm wide shank...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Emerald Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, White Gold

4.50 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.50 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats (transparent) Emerald Treatment: Oiling Emerald Measur...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.40 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.40 Carats Exquisite Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Emerald Weight is: Approx. 2.60 Carats Emerald Measures: Approx. 9.00 x 7.00mm Natural Round Diamonds Wei...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.10 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.10 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.20 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: Approx. 9 x 7mm Emera...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.00 Carat Natural Opal, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.00 Carats Natural Impressive Opal, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Opal Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats Opal Measures: Approx. 17.00 x 12.00m...
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2010s American Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.70 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.70 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: Approx. 9.80 x 7.12mm ...
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2010s American Modern Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing .38cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .30pts.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Handcraft Brazilian Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing 1.13cts. and 16 round full cut diamonds o...
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1990s American Contemporary Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Carved Emerald Diamond Rhodium Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular a showstopper ring always .. This carved rectangle shape carved emerald ring with pave and rosecut diamonds around is a truly designer piece. Ring Size: 7 (can be sized...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Rhodium, Silver

Sapphire Victorian Style Double Snake Ring Emerald Ruby Bronze J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Victorian Style Double Snake Ring Emerald Ruby Bronze J Dauphin 1 marquis Sapphire 2 pcs Emerald 2 pcs Ruby J DAUPHIN "Eternal Renewal" Hand made in Los Angeles This ri...
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2010s American Victorian Emerald Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bronze

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18k White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Handcrafted with care and precision, this ring features a stunning 6.24 ct. Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald at its center, surrounded by 2 Pear shape Diamonds on each side. 18k Rose Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emeralds Maravellous Solitaire Natural Colombian Emerald 18K Engagement Ring
Located in US
This is a stunning emerald bezel set solitaire engagement ring, the center stone is a natural Colombian emerald emerald cut weighin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Emerald Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k yellow gold Victorian Reproduction Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k yellow gold Victorian Reproduction Emerald and Diamond Ring - Manufactured in the 1980's, this Victorian reproduction ring is set with a 6x4mm vivid green emerald weighin...
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1980s American Victorian Vintage Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Pearl, 14k White and Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1980s Retro Vintage Emerald Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ring with 3.15 Carat Emerald and Fancy Yellow Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt white gold ring with beautiful emerald and fancy yellow diamonds A ring to enjoy day fater day hand made by our gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Emerald Rings

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

Natural Emerald Ring with Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds : 0.16 carats Emerald : 0.91carats Gold : 3.19 gm( 18k) This is a beautiful natural Columbian ring with very high quality emeralds and diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald & Pave Ruby Long Ring
Located in New York, NY
This long fabulous pave ruby knuckle ring with oval shape emerald on top is perfect for a hip hop to a casual party. This ring covers your whole finger and i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Emerald Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, Silver

New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is center double diamond 0.73 carat. Totally is side diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Tot...
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2010s Turkish Modern Emerald Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Shopping for Antique and Vintage Emerald Rings?

Do you have your heart set on a vintage emerald ring? That’s not surprising — emerald engagement rings, antique emerald cocktail rings and other rings set with the vibrant stone are sophisticated and glamorous, and that verdant color, and the cachet of wielding a gem beloved and worn by so many queens and princesses (hello, Cleopatra!), could seduce anyone.

Dorothy may have worn ruby slippers, but it was the Emerald City that she was trying to get to. Upon her arrival, she was advised to wear green-tinted eyeglasses to protect her eyes from all the “brightness and glory” in L. Frank Baum’s book The Wizard of Oz. Jewelry lovers born in May can wear their beautiful birthstone, distinguished by its rich green color, on their way to see the Wizard or any other magical place.

While emeralds graced the engagement rings of style icons Wallis Simpson and Jackie Kennedy — and emeralds and yellow diamonds are adding boldness to today’s engagement rings — perhaps no one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). 

During the December 2011 auction of Taylor’s jewels that was held at Christie’s, there was a suite of emerald jewels that had been by Bvlgari and gifted to the actress by Richard Burton to commemorate their engagement (no celebrity, or civilian for that matter, can rival Taylor in her fervor for Bvlgari). The suite consisted of an emerald and diamond ring, an emerald and flower diamond brooch, an emerald and diamond necklace, an emerald and diamond pendant brooch, a pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants and an emerald and diamond bracelet. 

New York–based jewelry designer Nina Runsdorf, whose mother and grandmother both had emerald engagement rings, suggests that the stone’s color might appeal to those with an affinity for nature. “My parents left the city when I was 14 and raised us on a farm in upstate New York, so my mother’s love of nature was very strong,” she says. “I think emeralds reminded her of the wild grass and trees.”

Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”

There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the legendary jewelry house.

Find a range of antique and vintage emerald rings on 1stDibs.

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