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Gemstone: Emerald
Period: 1920s
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond w/ Emeralds Open Geometric Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a stunning art deco diamond brooch crafted in solid platinum. 3 corners of the inside rectangle are adorned with 3 triangular cut emeralds with beautiful green color th...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art-Deco emerald and diamond ring, the octagonal-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.1 carats accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of C...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Carved Emerald, Sapphire, Onyx & Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking unisex Art Deco brooch featuring a meticulously carved emerald centerpiece, flanked by carved sapphires and rich onyx accents. Set in platinum, the design is completed wit...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Mesh Evening Bag With Emerald and Diamond Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an exceedingly rare and coveted 18 Karat Gold Art Deco evening bag with a diamond and emerald frame. A testament to the opulent elegance of the early 20th century.
This vintage mesh purse...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Intricate art deco architecture encircles a 2.50 carat emerald. Boasting striking color and excellent transparency, the stone sits protected in its platinum bezel and complimented by...
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1920s Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald 14.00 carats and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1...
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1920s Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Platinum
8 Carat Art Deco Double Clip Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Art Deco double clip brooch set with square, marquise, straight baguette and round diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats.
Category
1920s Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This sugarloaf cabochon bezel set emerald sits in the center, surrounded by one row of 12 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats. It is further surrounded by a ...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning antique platinum bracelet with old european cut diamonds and emeralds.
Item #B0024
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 29.3 Grams
Total Dia...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A sparkling frame of diamonds, totalling 1.50 carats, surrounds a lovely 1.00 carat emerald at the focal point of this c.1920s cluster ring.
Art Deco era touches are apparent in the...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous antique Art Deco old Euro diamond and emerald engagement ring is crafted in plat...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Minor Oil - Elongated Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Bright Vibrant Green Color - 2.40ct (approx. based on certifiaction) ** See Certification...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.40ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s is this beautiful trilogy ring featuring a central emerald flanked by diamonds. The natural Emerald is an classic emerald cut stone weighing 0.40 carat. Each...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring, French, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a single octagonal emerald-cut Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in an open back claw setting with an a...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Drop Shape Natural Unenhanced Emerald Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Drop shape old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set to the centre with a drop shape old mine diamond weighing 1.56 carats, VS1 clarity...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet
A platinum bracelet set with 31 baguette-cut emeralds.
Made circa 1920
Accompanied with a certific...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with an octagonal step cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement, in an open back claw...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5 grams.
Totally is diamond about 1.40 ct.
The diamond is has J-K color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally is emerald 1 ct.
Ring size is US 6.2
We c...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Natural 8.55 Carat Diamond & Green Emerald Belly Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural 8.55 Carat Diamond & Green Emerald Antique Belly Bracelet
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 22.16 grams
Center diamond: Marquise natural diamond, approx. .80 carat G...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning bright green square cut emerald sits at the centre of a gorgeous sparkling diamond halo. The emerald measures 35pts and the diamond total is 24pts. All of the stones are s...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Emerald Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Emerald Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2. This beautiful Art Deco emerald eternity band is crafted i...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Platinum
Rare Cartier Art Deco Lacque Burgauté Lacquer Vanity Case Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare collectible Art Deco Cartier lacque burgauté vanity case featuring a carved emerald and onyx thumb piece. It depicts an Eastern scene in iridescent mother of pearl, accented b...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.24 Carat Emerald 1.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique Art Deco 1.24 carat emerald and 1.66 carat diamond and platinum clip on earrings; an addition to our diverse antique Art Deco jewelry ...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A top-quality brooch with fine gem emerald and diamonds made in the early Art Deco movement, circa 1925. It is an early Art Deco piece as it has some elements of Edwardian era garlan...
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1920s British Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cabochon emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon-cut emerald estimated to weigh 4,0 carats, accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Lab. Report stating that is of Colombian origin, set to the centre of a double cluster of sixty round and cushion old-cut and ten rose-cut diamonds, with a daylight in-between to a platinum mount with diamond-set split shoulders, gross weight 4.47 grams, circa 1925, head measuring 1.6x1.6 cm, finger size I 1/2, gross weight 4.47 grams.
This spectacular ring comes from the antique ring collection...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald
18K white gold Art Deco filigree ring featuring a genuine emerald. The round eme
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold Art Deco filigree ring featuring a genuine emerald. The round emerald measures about 4.5mm and has fine grass green color. There is hand engraved design on the sides a...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Emerald & 1.04 ctw Diamond Platinum Shoulder Duster Earrings
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Crafted from precious platinum, these Art Deco earrings were made circa 1925 and feature beautifully matched natural emeralds gleaming among 1.04 carats total of brilliant, sparkling...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian emerald and diamond flank solitaire ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil, in an open back claw setting with a weight ...
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1920s Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco' Emerald Diamond And Pearl Pendant And Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
The openwork cartouche, millegrain set to the centre with a marquise-cut emerald, within an old brilliant and rose-cut diamond surround, suspending a natural pearl drop, to a fine pl...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.15ct Diamond and Emerald Target Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This captivating Art Deco Target Ring features a 1.15 carat emerald cut diamond, rub over set at it’s centre. It is surrounded by a halo of emeralds totalling 0.18 carat which are se...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$18,462 / item
Art Deco Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cabochon emerald & Diamond Ring
Emerald Weight: approximately 2.70 cts
Round Cut Diamond Weight: .90 cts
Baguette Cut Diamond Weight: .90 cts
Small Round cut Diamond Weight: .12 cts...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
No Oil Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
No Oil Emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set with a central cushion shape old cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and no clarity enhancement in an open back claw...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum GIA 1.51 Carat Diamond Brilliant Engagement Ring with Emerald Accents
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.4 grams
Center Diamond Details:
GIA Report#: 62372111414
Weight: 1.51ct total weight...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring (Approx. 2.20-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A captivating example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this antique navette ring showcases a dazzling old European cut diamond weighing approximately 2.20 carats. Graded I color and VS2 cl...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1920’s ring features a vivid green emerald at it’s centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds. It weighs 1.00 carat and is cut into a traditional emerald cut shape....
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Large Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique bow pin brooch was crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It is adorned with with large and fine quality...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s3.00 Carat Bow Brooch with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Lozenge cut Diamond and Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats, as well as accenting Emeralds.
Circa 1920s
5/8 x 1 ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
A bracelet consisting of a pattern of 42 square cut emeralds & 21 square cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Emerald Weight: approximat...
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1920s Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Art Deco Emerald, & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period emerald, and diamond ring set in platinum.
Centered by a bezel set rich vivid forest green 1.10 carat emerald. The emerald is of very fine clarity, having only th...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Emerald Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet is a classic piece from the Art Deco period, showcasing the beauty of geometric symmetry. The exquisite pairing of diamonds and emeralds is captivating, with the unique...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 0.40 Carat Emerald 1.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.40 carat emerald and 1.52 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part of our diverse collection of gemstone rings.
This stunning, fin...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco trilogy ring features a central vibrant emerald flanked by two wonderful old cut diamonds. The Emerald is a completely natural stone weighing 0.50 carat and is cut in t...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco style 1.17 carat emerald diamond platinum Tank ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern Art Deco-inspired Tank ring highlights a 1.17 carat emerald cut emerald, framed by 0.90 carats of sparkling diamonds in a luxurious platinum setting.
Center stone: Emera...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Target Ring with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum featuring a center Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carat, I-J color, SI1-SI2 clarity, with surrounding Square cut Emeralds.
Circa 1920s
Si...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Italian Art Deco diamond, emerald and ruby earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Big, a bit whimsical, rather naïve and utterly charming Italian earrings are all that! Elegant scrolls embellished with calibré cut emeralds, rose and single cut diamonds and three ruby beads each. 18 karat gold and silver with a pin and clip clasp...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco style 1.15 carat emerald diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern Art Deco-inspired platinum ring features a 1.15 carat pear shape emerald, framed by sparkling old European cut diamonds and vivid calibre cut emeralds for timeless elegan...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond + Emerald Engagement Ring 2.36ctw Center
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning Art Deco (ca1920s) era diamond engagement ring! Crafted in platinum, this gorgeous piece centers on an Old European Cut diamond. The diamond weighs 2.36ctw and exhibits be...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.10 Carat Emerald, 8.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.10 carat emerald, 8.50 carat diamond and platinum bracelet; part of our diverse antique Art Deco jewelry collections.
This stunnin...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920's Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Marquise and Old European-cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 20.00 carats. The bracelet also features accenting Trillion-cut Emeralds.
Cir...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
ART DECO 1925 Cocktail Geometric Ring In Platinum 3.19 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco platinum cocktail ring.
This is a fantastic antique cocktail ring, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1925. The beautiful ring was masterfully cr...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO EMERALD AND WHITE PASTE COCKTAIL BRACELET, RHODIUM, FRANCE 1920/30s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A great Art Deco 'travel jewelry' bracelet from the 1920s made in the style of fine real jewelry: a bracelet made of Rhodium plated metal and French paste that imitates diamonds and ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Rhodium
$1,169 Sale Price
31% Off
Art Deco, Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This classic Art Deco necklace features geometric, symmetrical lines, brilliantly combining diamonds and emeralds to create a stunning contrast in color. The main diamond weighs appr...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful emerald and diamond cluster ring from the Art Deco era. The ring features nine central old cut diamonds in a cluster formation and surrounded by calibre cut emera...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Art Deco Ring with 4 1/2 Cts Octogen Zambian Emerald
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:6.324g,
Diamond:0.85ct,
Emerald:4.53ct,
Size: US-7"
Category
1920s Indian Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,728 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1920s Platinum Shield Ring with Old European Cut Diamond and Emeralds
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.5 (Sizable)
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 5.2 grams
Center Diamond Details: .50ct, old European brilliant, F color, VS ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.30 Carat Diamond and Emerald Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding emerald and diamond navette ring, crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design.
An impressive 2.30ct old cut diamond sits at the...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald Locket Pendant
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Art Deco locket pendant is a masterclass in craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Fashioned from platinum, it features a dazzling array of 106 diamonds totaling approxi...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an original Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring. An octagonal platinum face plays host to a daring natural emerald possessing a vivd green colour tone. This princip...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Columbian Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Brooch, ca. 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An emerald, diamond and onyx Art Deco brooch, ca. 1920, in platinum.
The facetted square emerald weighs 2.14 carats and is of Columbian origin. It has an old mine vivid green colour...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous emerald and diamond ring, crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. A chunky old mine cut diamond sits proud at the centre of a...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Emerald Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Antique and Vintage Emerald Jewelry and Watches
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). 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 numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
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 jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.