4.20 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Estate Ring 14 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Colombian natural emerald and diamond estate ring. Centre set pear cut Colombian emerald flanked by baguette-cut diamonds in a white gold setting. The emerald is a beautiful fresh gr...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Estate Natural AAA+ Colombian Emerald and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold AAA+ Natural Colombian Emerald, Pear Cut, Color/Clarity: AAA+ Medium Green/ Cla...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald Diamond and 18K Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This elegant Art Deco style engagement style ring features a 3.50-carat Colombian emerald emerald cut displaying a vibrant green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.83 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Gold ring with Emerald Gold Color: White Ring size: 6 US Total weight: 2.24 grams Set with: - Emerald Cut: Oval Weight: 1.83 ct Color: Green
Emerald, 14k Gold
4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 14 carat white gold Weight: 12 gm Diamonds: approximate 1.85 Carat Emerald: 4.0 Carat Origin : Colombia Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality Cut: Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
GRS 12.80 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring is centered by a 12.80 carat natural emerald, certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab as of Colombian origin.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in jaipur, IN
Gold: 14 carat white gold Weight: 12 gm Diamonds: approximate 1.85 Carat Emerald: 4.0 Carat Origin : Colombia Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality Cut: Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1.53 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of elegance with this exquisite gold ring, adorned with eight meticulously chosen Oval Brilliant Cut Colombian Emeralds.
Emerald, White Gold
AGL Certified 4.59 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a natural Colombian emerald weighing 4.59 carats, certified by AGL as Colombian origin with very rare insignificant traditional clarity enhancement — an...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 14 carat white gold Weight: 7.5 gm Diamonds: approximate 0.85 Carat Emerald: 2.8 Carat Ring size 6.7 Origin : Colombia Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Q...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA Certified 2.38 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum ring featuring a 2.38 carat emerald-cut Colombian emerald GIA graded as F1 surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds and 6 tapered baguette cut diamonds of VS clarity an...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a square shaped 14K white gold prong setting. An array of 105 side...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a 14K white gold basket setting. An array of side white diamonds (...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a square shaped 14K white gold prong setting. An array of 120 side...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a square shaped 14K white gold prong setting. An array of side whi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a square shaped 14K white gold prong setting. An array of 118 side...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a square shaped 14K white gold prong setting. An array of 118 side...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive emerald cut 1.07 carat Colombian emerald and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our antique emerald engagement ri...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a 14K white gold prong setting. An array of side white diamonds (....
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.20 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 1.70 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: Approx. 10mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.50 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Pear Cut Emerald Weight is: 2.00 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: 9.25 x 6.5mm Natu...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.65 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.65 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: 1.40 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: 8.44 x 6.62mm Natura...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat Gold Emerald Colombian Green Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian Emerald green gemstone held in a square shaped 14K white gold prong setting. An array of 11...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.22 carat natural Colombian emerald and 0.26 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry co...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.38 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 1.38 carat emerald cut Colombian emerald and 1.63 carat total diamond platinum 900 ballerina halo cocktail ring, set in a yellow gold prong basket surrounded by a round...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.25 Carat Marquis-Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 0.75 Carat Marquis-Cut Colombian Emerald, framed by an additional 1.50 Carats of Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, and set in 14K White Gold, this vintage ring is a symmetric...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a square shaped 14K white gold prong setting. An array of 138 side...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a 14K white gold basket setting. An array of side white diamonds (...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a square shaped 14K white gold prong setting. An array of 138 side...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.36 Carat Colombian Emerald No Treatment AGL Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
1.36 Carat Colombian No Treatment (AGL) Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut 3 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring also carries an AGI certification. ✔ Gold Karat: 18K ✔ Emerald Weight: 3.03 carats ✔ Emerald Origin: Colombia (Muzo) ✔ Emerald-Cut: Oval ✔ Emerald Dimensions: 10.50mm x ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified, 2.09 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Set in 18k Solid Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Details: ✔ Gold Karat: 18K ✔ Ring Weight: 5.29 grams ✔ GRS certified ✔ Circa 1990’s Emerald Details: ✔ Emerald Weight: 2.09 carats ✔ Emerald Origin: Colombia ✔ Emerald Cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum French Pave Emerald Cut Diamond 6.78 Carat GIA Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- GIA Certified Colombian Emerald 6.78 Carats, 2 GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamonds, D Color VS2 Clarity 1.03 Carats, D Color SI1 Clarity E Color SI1 Clarity 1.01, Carats, 14 R...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.24 carat Carré (Square Baguette) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring features a captivating 1.24 carat Carré (Square Baguette) Colombian emerald elegantly set in a luxurious 14 karat rose gold split shank setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.02 Carat Vivid Green Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: Platinum - Weight: 8.0 Grams - Style: Art Deco - Era: 21st Century - Setting: 4-Prong - Ring Size: 8.25 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Marquise-Cut Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a Colombian emerald gemstone held in a 14K white gold prong setting. An array of 102 side white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
MARKDOWN, 3.06ct Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
3.06 Carat Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald Ring in 14 Karat White Gold Dimensions: Ring size 6.5 Stone: Colombian Emerald, 3.06 carats Stone Cut: Pear Metal: 14K White Gold Condition: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.80 Carat Square Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
This stunning Engagement Ring is centered by one natural Colombian emerald square cut 1.10 carat, with an intense green color, fine quality.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 3.79 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Ring with Diamonds 14K White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This magnificent Effy ring is crafted in 14 karat white gold and showcases a vivid 3.79 carat Colombian emerald in a classic emerald cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Rare 4.24 Ct. Fine Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Please Ask all questions before bidding. 100% Authenticity Guaranteed. Ring Specifications: Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 5.5 (Free Resizing Available) Center Gemstone Specificatio...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.62 Carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Emerald ✔ Center-Stone Weight: 1.62 Carats ✔ Stone Cut: Emerald ✔ Stone Color: Green ✔ Stone Origin: Colombia ✔ Ring: 18K, 0.93 Carats Baguette-Cut and Round-Brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.3 Ct Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
1.3 Ct Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Ring Size 7 Estate piece Natural Colombian Emerald Three rows of Baguettes diamonds 14 K White gold 7.5 Gm Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
3 carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Certificate of appraisal included upon request. Ring Details: ✔ Ring Size: 7 U.S. (adjustable) ✔ Ring Weight: 4.7 grams ✔ Gold Purity: 14K Emerald Details: ✔ Natural mined Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Gold, 3.20ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
- Centering a Colombian emerald cut accent by 12 baguette shaped diamonds. - Emerald weights 3.20 carat - Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carat - size 7 1/2 - 18 ...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 4.98 Carat Colombian Emerald French Cut Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
She exhibits a lovely green and unique french cut accents. Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Height: 7mm Head Width: 12.2mm Shank Width: 1.4mm Weight: 5...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GRS Certified 8.04 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 8.04 carat octagonal emerald cut minor-moderate oil Colombian natural emerald & diamond halo ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Emerald and diamonds Emerald Total Carat Weight: 2.04...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful emerald ring dated 1960, handmade in Italy in 18k white Gold showcasing a Natural Colombian emerald cut Emerald in the center weighing approx. 1.20 carat and surrounded b...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
10 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Split Shank in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Round Brilliant E-F/VS Diamond Vintage Retro Style Halo and 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3.5 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.30 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold ring, with an approximately 4 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald and 0.30 Carat Diamond setting, exhibits a classic design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI certified 4.19 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring Pendent 2 way
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing the breathtaking IGI Certified 4.19 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant 2-way in 18K White Gold, a true masterpiece of luxury and versatility.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.17 Carats Colombian Emeralds and Natural Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size 6.5 Colombian emeralds 0.88 carats / 3 pieces Natural Diamonds 0.29 carats / 52 pieces Experience the pinnacle of elegance with this opulent three-stone halo ring, featuri...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Bezel in 20K Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Colombian Emerald Ring in textured and carved 20K Yellow Gold This ring, weighing 14 grams, boasts a bezel setting and is sized at 6.25.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 18K White Gold Flower Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage circa 1970s ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold. 14 marquise cut natural Emeralds measure 6x3mm each = 3.36 carats. These gems are in very good vintage condition, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.41 Ct Octagonal Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Size 4 Finest Colombian emerald and Diamonds Ring 3.41 Carat Octagonal step cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring In 14K Yellow Gold Extreme Fine quality of the Colombian Emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold 1.10ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Oval Cabochon Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring, a masterpiece of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum AGL 7.59ctw Colombian Emerald w/ Large Diamond Halo Substantial Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Rectangular Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - Colombian - Minot - 5.57ct (exact. certified) ** See Certification Details Below for C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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