3.86 Carat Emerald-Cut East-West Eternity Ring, 16 Emeralds, Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking eternity ring features 16 natural emerald-cut emeralds elegantly set in a sleek east
Diamond, Platinum
Natural 16 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural 16 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14Kt White Gold A classic design
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Minor Oil GIA Certified 16 Carat Green Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your style with this extraordinary ring, meticulously crafted in Italy and featuring a 16
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
Dalben Design 3, 16 Carat Emerald Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold matte finishing ring with a 3,16 carat bezel-set oval
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$587Sale Price|44% Off
Handcrafted 16ct Emerald-Cut Sky Blue Topaz Ring in Sterling Silver
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Discover the allure of this exquisite 16-carat emerald-cut Sky Blue Topaz ring, handcrafted in
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
$1,144Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Shape Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural Emeralds - 4 carat This Ring is from the "Orient
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,144Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural Emeralds - 4 carat This Ring is from the "Orient
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
16 Carat Total Weight Zambian Cabochon Emerald Ring with Diamonds, 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cabochon and diamond ring hand set in 18 carat yellow gold. This Stone has such vibrant
18k Gold
16 Carat Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 16 Carat Pear shape Emerald and Diamond Ring, with no color enhancement
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
11 Carat Mughal Cut Vivid Green Emerald & 16 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 18k Old Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A minutely hand carved old Mughal era vivid green emerald weighing 11 carat is set along with 16
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum 16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond U-Prong Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
A sparkling array of brilliance is created by emerald cut diamonds that total 16.24 carats. These
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s 16 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details: Circa 1950s Accent Diamonds: 0.05 carat total weight Aquamarine: 16.0 carat step emerald cut
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 16 Carat Aquamarine and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1970's. Featuring one natural
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Custom Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Carat Ametrine Fashion Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Very unique, custom hand made, 18 karat yellow gold mid century modern estate ring from the 1950s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Carat Zambian Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
Located in New York, NY
This classic cocktail ring features a huge 16 carat natural Zambian emerald set in a simple and
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 16 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a stunning 16.55-carat emerald-cut aquamarine in a delicate baby blue
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Retro Citrine Ruby Cocktail Ring 1940s 16 Carat Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This 16.50 carat 1940's era retro citrine and ruby cocktail ring is a beautiful example of mid
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 16 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Art Deco style ring set in the center with a stunning Aquamarine weighing 15,74 carats graded AAAA
Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Shape Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural Emeralds - 4 carat This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring 16 Carats
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald solitaire ring circa 16 carats. The emerald is mounted on fine gold, crimped with
Emerald
Vintage 1960s 1.50ct Emerald & Diamond 16 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
A glimmering the legacy of the 60s, the Hadleigh emerald ring tales tales of exuberance. A
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Emerald Cut Diamonds 8.17 Carats Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Lakewood, NJ
8.17 carats with each diamond being over 0.50 carats. Diamond quality is H color VS1 clarity. Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2.30 Carat Natural Oval Emerald Cluster Ring With 16 VS/G Diamonds in Solid 18K
Located in Kiara, AU
18 carat two tone gold ring set with emerald and diamond. The emerald is a natural gemstone and
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 16 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage white gold ring set with a large faceted aquamarine in a emerald cut rectangular shape
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Naples, FL
Very Special Art Deco Ring in Platinum with 28 Diamond with a total of 1.00 carats and 16 Emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Midcentury 18 Karat 1950s 16 Carat Aquamarine VS Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
ring nicely! The ring is set with a 16.56 carat rectangular-cut aquamarine, flanked on either side by
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary Stylish Colombian Three-Stone Emerald Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This is a beautiful and classic design Emerald Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring Feature three genuine and natural COLOMBIAN emeralds, emerald cut weighing approx. 4.0 Carat. The ...
Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Diamond ‘Nigeria’ Eternity Wide Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
A lavish Cartier diamond eternity wide band ring from the famed ‘Nigeria’ collection sparkles with over 7 carats of resplendent diamonds impeccably set in 18 karat white gold. The ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Citrine Knot Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An impressive emerald cut citrine weighing 42.84 carats is mounted in 18 karat yellow gold with decorative knotted rope motifs. Finger size 6.5, 14.47mm height off finger. The top o...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$72,800Sale Price|20% Off
EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring VVS
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring VVS2 Clarity H Color
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold
1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 4.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct of vivid Green...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.73 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a GIA Certified 2.73 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.43 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. E...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 34.00 Carat Natural Canary Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Super Rare Asscher Cut Canary Diamond bracelet. Each diamond is over 1.00 Carat. Please inquire for details. Asscher cuts are super...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Signed 2.58 Carat GIA F VS2 Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate love with this stunning Tiffany & Co. Signed Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring, a true symbol of timeless elegance. This exquisite piece features a 2.58 carat pear-shaped...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Rose Gold Pink Oval Tourmaline East West Horizontal Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
Product Description This elegant ring showcases a vibrant pink oval Tourmaline, beautifully set in an east-to-west horizontal bezel setting. The modern design adds a fresh and conte...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies yellow gold Panthere wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, a secret signature at X, a blued steel sword-shaped hands and a yellow gold diamond set bezel. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K yellow gold 5.27 carat Blue Zircon Men's Ring size 9
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold men's ring featuring a square brilliant cut natural earth mined blue zircon. The blue zircon has bright greenish-blue color. It measures about 9mm and weighs 5.27 car...
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 1930s Retro 50 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic late Art Deco cocktail ring showcases a monumental 50 carat emerald-cut aquamarine, boasting a deeply saturated and vibrant glacial blue color. This timeless, vintage ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben 1, 01 Carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 1,01 carat pear shape rose cut Diamond Ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , 4 flower shape milligrana bezel set with round shape rose cut diamonds on the two sides tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 24.29 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA#6177266012. The ring features two Shield cut side Diamonds. Signed b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
11.89 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond I/VS1 GIA Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning and certainly impressive 11 carat diamond engagement ring! This baby is made to stop traffic and leave everyone in awe! Trust our word this is a ring that will le...
Diamond, Platinum
9.37 Carats Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chicago, IL
This amazing emerald cut eternity band contains 18 diamonds weighing 9.37 carats total. Mounted in platinum and beautifully crafted, this ring is perfect for a wedding band or to add...
Diamond, Platinum
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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