8.23ct Turquoise Cabochon & 0.88ct Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinctive ring features a smooth, oval turquoise cabochon set in solid 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00 ctw Vintage Style Emerald & Diamond Parrot Cage Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Distinctive and artfully designed, this vintage style parrot cage ring showcases a vibrant green emerald at its center, radiating rich color and natural elegance. The unique openwork...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 15.01 Carats Zambian Emerald 4.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A stunning master piece in contemporary design, so magnificent and adorable style, by Italian designer, expression of beauty in the world. Ring come in 18K gold with a natural Zambia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 20.02 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.32 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Flowers design is so sophisticated, particular, a very piece of art . Ring come in 18k gold , with a central Natural Zambian Emerald , in perfect cabochon cut , so big face , extra f...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Spira Emerald Cabochon Ring, 4.79ct Emerald & 80 Yellow Sapphires by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Spira Emerald Cabochon Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold, emerald cabochon 4.79 carats, 80 yellow sapphires Inspired by the fern, and more spe...
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 9.11 Carat Green Cabochon Emerald Diamond Dome Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Round green emerald and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified cabochon domed center natural beryl emerald with moderate clarity enhancement. 127 full cut Pave set diamonds, in ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Ring with 4.50 Ct Zambian Emerald & 1.30 Ct Diamonds, AIG
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite ring , contemporary design, sophisticated and refined, a very glamour style. Ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous piece of Natural Zambian of 4,50 carat , in perfect ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald with Diamond and Cabochon Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.62 carats with Diamond 5.10 carats and Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.47 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.6...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman Labradorite Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Cocktail Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This stunning labradorite emerald cocktail ring is one-of-a-kind and has been handmade in our workshops, The ring features a central hand-carved labradorite gemstone, which is embed...
Labradorite, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 9.35 carats, natural Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
9.00 Carat Oval Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Flower Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made in 18k white gold. Green emerald weighs 9.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruser Emerald Diamond Vintage Halo Cocktail Ring Gold 18k Platinum 19.85ctw GIA
By William Ruser
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Ruser Design: Cocktail Ring Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 17.80ct Cut: Caboc...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 18K Gold Zambian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 10ct
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite contemporary design, so modern and elegant, a very adorable style. Ring come in 18K gold with a natural Zambian Emerald, in perfect oval cabochon cut , fine quality, spe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
J.E. Caldwell Edwardian Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an round shaped emerald cabochon weighing approximately 2.00 carats total - transparent medium green in color Natural Colombian in origin and displaying minor traditional t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emerald, Rubellite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Opal, Emerald & Rubellite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with cabochon emerald weighing an estimated 20.00 carats, and round and tapered diamonds for a total of 2.10 carats / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1954 Nordic Ring solid 18K Gold 3ct Emerald Diamonds ØUS6/ 7.5gr
Located in SE
A ring with medium green cabochon cut natural Emerald bezel set in wired floret in solid 18K Gold accented with four diamond cut Diamonds arranged in cross formation.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 6.00 Ct Zambian Emerald 2.10 Diamonds 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This cocktail ring is a stunning testament to elegance and sophistication. The combination of Emerald and Diamonds creates a captivating contrast that catches the eye. Designed in a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 6.43 carat Emeralds, Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Opal Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 6 Carat Cabochon Emerald 0.35 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 emerald, oval cabochon cut, 6.00ct, vslbG 5/4, P3 - 4 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,803Sale Price|35% Off
AIG Certified 8.78 Ct Zambian Emerald 2.15 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a fabulous Zambia emerald, cabochon cut of 8,78 carats, fine quality, and round and baguettes cut diamonds of 2,15 carats,F/VS, top 🔝 quality.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 8.78 Ct Zambian Emerald 2.15 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a fabulous Zambia emerald, cabochon cut of 8,78 carats, fine quality, and round and baguettes cut diamonds of 2,15 carats,F/VS, top 🔝 quality.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage Sz 5.75 14k Gold Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Ethiopian Opal Emerald Sapphire Antique Style Cocktail 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The opal is bordered with 144 French cut blue sapphires and 133 round emerald all set in 18k white gold. This ring is absolutely show stopper!
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,341Sale Price|30% Off
AIG Certified 4.00 Carat Zambian Emerald GIA Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty, and add a touch of class and charm on your look. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Natural Zambian Emerald of 4,00 Carat, in perfect ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 0.35ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MGF23-070226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A classic cluster ring in 18K white gold, centering a vivid cabochon emerald of 0.95 carats within a close-set halo of round diamonds totaling 0.35 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Green Enamel & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Green Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 6.71 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Meticulously crafted in 18K white gold, this ring is a testament to exceptional design and showcases the captivating beauty of emeralds and the timeless brilliance of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.49 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald and Double Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Set in lavish 18K solid gold, with a two-tone overlay that wonderfully contrasts the Irish green color of the emerald center stone. ____________________________________________ Ite...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald, Multi Sapphires & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal & Emerald Sapphire Halo Set 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This gorgeous Opal cocktail ring crafted of 18k yellow gold and features a 6.49 carat center stone.
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 2.03cts 18K Natural Green Cabochon Elongated Oval Floral Antique Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is this exquisite emerald cabochon solitaire handcrafted and carved ring in 18K solid gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF13-042926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An opulent design makes this ring an instant classic. The ornate 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases sparkling Diamonds totaling 1.50 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Cocktail Cluster Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dubini Theodora Zircon and Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring from the 'Theodora' collection features zircon drops with emerald cabochons set in 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1.50 Carat Emerald & 2.40 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF16-013026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set on a fine 2mm white gold band, the style recalls the romance of vintage cocktail rings, but with a more pared-back execution.In estate condition, this 18K White Gold 0.40 ct Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,000Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Dangling Briolette Diamond & Emerald Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Dangling Briolette Diamond & Emerald Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our Briolette Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond with Cabochon Emerald Snake Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.72 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 3.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.73 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Dome Green Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Green Emerald And Diamond Textured Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF39-020526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 20.0 carat Emerald cabochon center stone makes this luxury ring positively breathtaking.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Halo Ring with Diamonds, Made in Italy, bright green
Located in Viena, Viena
Emeralds are one of the kings among gemstones... bright emerald green in colour, approx. 1,532 ct, expertise of G.E.Laboratory No. G-0036493, very good cut, very high quality set by ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Mogul Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped emerald cabochon weighing approximately 3.76 carats total Transparent medium green in color and carved 'Mogul' style with flower motif Prong set in platinum ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Certified 7.70 Ct Zambian Emerald GIA Certified 1.20 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emerald and Diamonds ring, in contemporary design, so elegant and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty, and add a touch of glamour on your look. Magnificent ri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 4.70 Carat Zambia Emerald 1.10 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Exquisite ring come in 18K gold with a Natural Zambian Emerald , in perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 4,70 carat, spectacular vivid green, extra fine quality, and 82 pieces of natural d...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.4 cts Emerald 18K Rose Gold Asymmetric Cosmic Design Stackable Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
1.4 cts Emerald 18K Rose Gold Asymmetric Cosmic Design Stackable Cocktail Ring.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emerald cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
AGL Certified 10 Carat Cabochon Cut Minor Oil Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mounted in 18k white gold. AGL Certificate #: CS 58725 Item Details: - Type: Cocktail/Cluster Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 16.56 Grams - Setting: Halo, Tension, Bezel - S...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
27.89 Ct Natural Colombian Emerald Cabochon & 5.73 Ct Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Kt
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 27.89 Ct Natural Colombian Emerald Cabochon & 5.73 Ct Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat two tone gold Exact 27.89 Carat Natural Cabochon Emerald Ring set in ...
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Stacking Ring Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this set of three 18k yellow, rose, and white gold cabochon sapphire, emerald, and ruby stacking rings, designed to be worn together or individually.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Cabochon Emerald & Diamond 18-Karat Cable Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Cable Ring Style: Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Gemstone/Diamond Details: There are approximately 1...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$11,998Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold & Platinum GIA 5.55ctw Emerald Fancy Yellow White Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color - 4.12ct (exact)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (70) Natural Gen...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Giovane Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Giovane
Located in beverly hills, CA
An exquisite ring adorned with multiple gemstones, including cabochon ruby, cabochon emerald, and square-cut sapphire.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century 4.50 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamonds Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, weevil hallmark and silver. Important antique ring called Duchess ring, it is set with a cabochon emerald in closed setting surmounted by 2 antique cus...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, St...
David Webb Platinum Diamond and Cabochon Cut Green Emerald Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring – Approx. 26ct Emerald, 6ct Diamonds A bold and luxurious statement piece by David Webb, this vintage cocktail ring is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emerald Moon - Zambian Emerald Cab Bezel set in 18K Handmade Ring in Hong Kong
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Encased in a heavy, handmade 18K gold bezel setting, the ring embraces the emerald with sculptural simplicity.
Emerald, 18k Gold
$20,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 19.56 carat Emerald Sugarloaf & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and special, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
9 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Cabochon Emerald and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Zobel Opal, Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire, and 18K Gold Ring, 1975
Located in New York, NY
This is a one-of-a-kind opal doublet ring set in 18-karat yellow gold, crafted by the renowned goldsmith and master craftsman Michael Zobel. The opal doublet displays a vibrant play ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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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