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Emerald Jewelry

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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Gemstone: Emerald
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 Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rhodium, Silver

Diana M. Stunning Emerald and Diamond Earrings by Diana M.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Emerald and Diamond Earrings, features 18.40 Carats of green emeralds and 9.50 Carats of diamonds. 3 1/2" long The emeralds are Zambian origin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Emerald Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

No-oil Russian Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement Fashion Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic 0.48 ct Emerald White Gold Ring accented with natural 0.32 ctw Diamonds G-H color and VVS1 clarity. This eye-catching ring is perfect for everyday wear and for any speciall o...
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2010s Thai Emerald Jewelry

Materials

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

1.13 Carat Emerald and 1.11 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.13 carat emerald, 1.11 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive emerald ring with diamonds has been crafted in platinum with an 18k yellow gold setting. The pierced decorated, antique style rounded elongated rectangular design is ornamented with a feature 18k yellow gold collet set 1.13ct emerald cut...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald Antique Style Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These antique dangle drop earrings are one of the most whimsical pieces of jewelry. When worn, the black enamel forms a beautiful contrast, which makes the diamonds and emerald stand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14 Karat White & Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style emerald and diamond drop earrings in 14 karat white and yellow gold. Each earring features a trio of cabochon cut emeralds suspended from three beautifully ...
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2010s North American Art Deco Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Baguette and Emerald Cut ring set in 18K white gold. The total carat weight of the ring is 3.50 carats. The stones are F color, the clarity is VS1. The ring is a size 6.5 and can be ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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 Jewelry

Materials

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

Certificated 2.61 Carats Fine Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
an elegant emerald and diamond ring , set at the center with 2.61 carats Colombian emerald in a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds ( .56 carats ) mounted in 18k white gold . th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earstuds by Péclard in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This stunning pair of earstuds by renowned Swiss jeweller Péclard features two gem quality cushion-shaped emeralds of 1.65 carats and 1.87 carats. The emeralds are set in fine double...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

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

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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 Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

14 karat Gold Round Emerald Ring / Gold Engagement Ring / Heart Ring for Her
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Item details:- ✦ SKU:- JRG00259YYY ✦ Product Specification:- • Gold Kt: 14K (also available in 18K) • Available Gold Color: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Round Emerald: 15 p...
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2010s Indian Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Expandable Bracelet
Located in Sydney, NSW
Natural Emeralds and Diamonds, gorgeously crafted in eighteen karat yellow gold, complemented by a stunning polished finish design. Expandable bracelet...
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2010s Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Check out this beautiful Emerald cocktail ring! Style: Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Color: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Weight: Approximately...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Emerald Jewelry

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.30 Carat Emerald and Diamond Antique Style Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique style wedding band featuring round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.14 carats total, set in a marquise-shaped basket. Spacing the diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Emerald and Diamond Pave Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 3.01ct Color: H Clarity: VS1 GIA Diamond: 73 round brilliant cut = 2.42cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1 Emerald: 1 emerald cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald 1.78 Carat Diamond Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.78 Carat Diamond Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Ring Please take a look at one of our trade mark texture in Kaleidoscope Collection - "The Marquise Dots". The enamel color is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

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

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 Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18Ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Emerald cut natural emerald, crafted with Eighteen Karat White Gold, featuring a stunning one hundred bead set single cut and round brilliant cut diamonds, complemented by a polished...
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2010s Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

16.15 Carat Australian Opal, Diamond and Emerald Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed House of Ming design with a Natural Australian Lightning Ridge Dark Gray Opal Pendant Necklace. Center Hand set with a securely nestled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Fashion Necklace with Round Emeralds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold 17 Inch Fashion Necklace with Round Emeralds. 18.4 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

18 Karat Diamond Emerald Cut Pendant 2 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning pendant on a chain is set in 18K white gold. The horizontal pendant consists of emerald, baguette, and round diamonds that create the look of a single emerald cut piece...
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2010s Thai Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mint Emerald Diamond Necklace Beryl white gold Green Gemstone Pendant Unisex art
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold pendant with big natural mint Emerald (greenish Beryl) and Diamonds mint emerald (Beryl) weight - 14.85 carats pendant weight - 14.89 gra...
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2010s French Art Deco Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Ladies Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 0.20cttw
Located in New York, NY
A delicate solitaire emerald cut diamond ring. Crafted in 14k white gold. The center stone weights, 0.20cttw. Diamond color G and VS-SI clarity. Ring size 6. Comes with a presentable...
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2010s American Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Tennis Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald cut bracelet set in 18K white gold. The stones are a cluster of baguette and round diamonds that create the illusion of a single emerald. ...
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2010s Thai Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 2 Carat Green Emerald Paperclip Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This Elegant & Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Necklace featuring a deep colored Emerald-Cut 9x7mm Emerald weighs 2 carats and is secured with 4 prongs, hangs on an 16" Paperclip Chain, Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Pear Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
A set of Pear cut emeralds adjacent to stunning round brilliant cut diamonds embedded on French hoop designed earrings. Emerald Weight: 2.37ct Emerald Colour: "Medium" Emerald dim...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Andreoli 4.17 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring CDC Certified
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli 4.17 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring CDC Certified This ring features: - 1.34 Carat Round Diamond - 4.17 Carat Colombian Emerald...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18CT Rose Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant and Necklace
Located in Sydney, NSW
Pear shaped natural Colombian (based on my opinion) Emeralds , crafted with eighteen karat rose gold, featuring a stunning selection of fifty-eight claw and rub over set natural roun...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold

KimK Emerald Earrings with Diamonds and White Sapphires
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Kim Emerald Earrings“
 14kt Gold Earrings with 2.69 carats of Diamonds, 13.68 carats of Marquise, Round and Bead Emeralds - the beads are strung in 18kt gold, and 8.37 carats of Wh...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Bespoke 3 Carat Round Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Cluster Daisy Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 3.00 Carat Flower design Cluster Diamond pendant features 7 beutiful round brilliant cut diamonds color G/H clarity SI1, white eye clean, and lustrous diamonds. A stun...
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2010s British Modern Emerald Jewelry

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

Black Tourmaline Emerald Choker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The drama and fire of natural black tourmalines is perfectly showcased in this tourmaline and emerald necklace featuring multiple strands of black tou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Spinel

18 Karat White Baguette and Emerald Diamond Necklace 5.25 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K white gold diamond necklace set with baguette and round diamonds that create the illusion of a single emerald cut. The total carat weight of the necklace is 5.25 carats. The clar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.40 Carat Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.40 Carat Oval shape Zambian emerald set in 18k white ring with diamonds
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2010s Zambian Modern Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

No Oil Emerald Cut 18K Gold Diamonds Ring ICL Certified
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless design that will never get bored and always be stylish through a years. The ring with an Emerald in the center and two rows of Diamonds. The Emerald is from Ural Mountains in Russia which is famous for its rare deposits of very clean emeralds with significant neon green tint. Center stone - No Oil Emerald...
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2010s Thai Edwardian Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An emerald and diamond earring. The earring is studded with 7.00 carat emeralds and 3.65 carat diamonds. The earring is made in 18 karat white gold 15.56 g gross weight.
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2010s Emerald Jewelry

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 174 round brilliant cut = 0.93cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Emerald: 1 round cut = 7.85ct Ring Size: 6.5 (complimentary sizing availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rosior one-off Multicolor Gemstone Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary cocktail ring made in 19.2K white gold and set with: - 14 brown diamonds with 1,53ct, - 2 white (F-VVS) diamonds with 0,15ct, - 30 emeralds with 2,46ct, - 17 rubis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...

2.35 Carats Total Emerald Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent five stone ring features emerald cut green emerald and diamonds elegantly alternating, finished with a row of brilliant round diamonds. Green emeralds weighs 0.85 carat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.05 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A brand new emerald and diamond ring in 18K gold. A 2.05 carat emerald cushion is set in the center of this ring, which is surrounded by 0.35 carat diamond marquise, 0.52 carat diamo...
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2010s Thai Emerald Jewelry

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry Certified 33 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Vault, Showcasing two stunning center stone colombian emeralds: Emeralds: Certified Colombian emeralds 26.60 Carats are vivid green color with excellent crys...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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Emerald, Diamond

Rosior one-off Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline and Emerald Ring set in White Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary Cocktail Ring made in 19.2 Karat White Gold featuring 3 Serpents around a 5 Petal Flower. The ring is set with: - 355 F/G-VVS Diamonds with 4,27 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

4.58 ct Oval Shaped Emerald and Diamond Accent Cluster Ring in 18 kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold 4.58 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Designer Cluster Ring Stylish and elegant. This ring showcases vividly green oval-shaped emeralds encrusted on top of the wid...
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2010s American Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Freshwater Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 14 karat Yellow gold, weighing 10 grams, are a total of 20 Freshwater Pearls, with 12 Round Brilliant cut diamonds, weighing 0.05 carats and 14 Marquise cut Emeralds weighing ...
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2010s American Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Ladybird Brooch
Located in London, GB
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon emeralds throughout the wings, with a row of 9 square cut sapphires running through the centre of the body and 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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

Emilio Jewelry 7.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created by Emilio jewelry New York, Dare to be different unique style ring featuring the finest Colombian emeralds! 2 pc Emeralds: appx 4.5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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Emerald

Platinum Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire and Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring designed by David Jerome is from his private collection and features one untreated Emerald cut yellow Sapphire sourced in Sri Lanka. Totalling 8.08cts Set with round brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
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2010s British Neoclassical Emerald Jewelry

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Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink...

18ct Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring, Pendant & Earrings Set
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A beautiful Emerald & Diamond parure of jewellery, comprising a Ring, Earrings & Pendant. This stunning Ring, Earrings & Pendant set - using Emeralds & Diamonds, are all set in 18K y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

0.85 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Curved Bar Necklace 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.85ctw Oval Emerald and Diamond Curved Bar Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone/Diamond Details: Approximately 0.85ctw of Oval shaped Emerald. Approximately ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Emerald Jewelry

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

27.55 Carat Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these stunning drop earrings are set in 27.55 carats emerald and 5.82 carats of pave diamonds with blackened finish. Instock FOLL...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Matthew Cambery 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Matthew Cambery 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks set with a central mother of pearl disc and surrounded by alternating princess cut diamonds and square emeralds. Diamonds total 0.30ct. T Ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butterfly Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
BUTTERFLY DIAMOND EMERALD 14K WHITE GOLD RING Custom made 14k White Gold Butterlfy dimension: 0.9x1” Ring size: 8 Weight: 9gr Diamond: 1.2ct, VS clarity, G color Emerald: 0.6ct *Av...
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2010s American Emerald Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

C. Dunaigre Certified 2.33 Carat Total Columbian Emerald Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece of jewelry showcasing a C. Dunaigre Certified 2.33 carat colombian vivid green emerald in a heart shape, VS in Clarity. Surr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Emerald Jewelry

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

5.86 Carat Emerald and Half Moon Diamond Side Stones Ring Platinum In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 5.86ctw Emerald and Half Moon Diamond Side Stones Ring Material: Platinum Gemstone Details: The center stone is approximately 5.86ctw Oval cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rachel Koen 18 Karat White Gold Green Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold engagement ring features a central round cut green emerald resting delicately with sparkling round diamonds and flanked by two rows of round accent diamonds. Diam...
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2010s American Emerald Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Three-Stone Round Cut 1.10 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
An impressive and versatile pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings, featuring a total of over 1 carat diamond (1.10 carat) diamond colour white G/H ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Emerald Jewelry

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Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamari...

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.

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