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
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This remarkable ring is sized at 8.5. CREATOR David Webb DATE OF MANUFACTURE late 1900s STONE Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond STONE CUT Cabochon and Round Brilliant INVENTORY N...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$3,600Sale Price|33% Off
Set in 18K Matte Gold, Emerald sugarloaf, Turquoise & Diamonds Wrap Around Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and Mughal inspired, Emerald & Turquoise Wrap Around Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald sugarloaf is 3.57 carats. The Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold ØUS6 / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds European Ring with curved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 5 mm x 4.55 mm x 3.15 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct of deep...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
COCKTAIL Ring-9.00 Carat Natural Cabochon Emerald and 7.20 CTW Mixed-Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Weighing a very substantial 19.1 grams, the ring is engineered with a heavy, tapered 18K yellow gold split-shoulder shank that provides counterbalanced comfort on the finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 6.57 carats. The Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.9 Carats Fire Opal Emerald Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fanciful assortment of 7x9 mm Mexican fire opal, 5x7 mm emerald, and 2 approximately 5mm cabochons of a deeper shape of fire opal and shimmering blue rainbow moonstones are arrange...
Emerald, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian English 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Pearl Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Freshwater Pearls & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emerald, Tanzanite & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal, Emeralds & Tanzanite Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 2.23 carat Emerald and Diamond Ring size 6.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k white gold ring featuring a genuine earth mined emerald weighing 2.23 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.27 carat Emerald and Diamond Ring size 6.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k white gold ring featuring a genuine earth mined emerald weighing 2.27 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Two Snakes, Emeralds, Diamonds, Interlocking Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Get lucky with this almost impossible to find David Webb two golden snakes ring. Two substantial size serpents are intertwined and wrapped together creating one intricate look. Set w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold 18.22 carat carved Russian Emerald, Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style Emerald and Opal Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
RUCHI Colombian Emerald Cabochon and Mixed-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White & Yellow gold. US size 7. Emeralds: 3.22 ct total weight. Rose Cut Diamonds: 2.07ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.75ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.42 Carat Emerald 0.85 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive emerald ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, this charming vintage cocktail ring features a graceful toi et moi crossover design, bringing together two vivid natural cabochon gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style 18K Yellow Gold 2 Carats Emerald Leafs Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
details : Rossella Ugolini Art Deco 18K Gold Cocktail Ring with Ivy Leaves and Sugar-Loaf Cabochon Green Agate
Agate, Tourmaline, Rock Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow G...
Modernist 18K White And Yellow Gold Dome Ring With Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Located in North Miami, FL
It is both 18K yellow gold with 18 K white gold in the center.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1955 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
A Halo Ring decorated with natural cabochon cut Emerald 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.3 mm deep ca. 0.6 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,133
Emerald Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
18k Yellow Gold Ring with Rose Cut diamond ( 1.10c ) and Cabochon Emerald ( 1.50c )
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF15-050626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of Emerald cabochons with a total weight of 6.0 carats makes this luxury ring incredibly eye-catching.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K White Gold Emerald 9.8 Cts Diamond 0.94 Cts Size 53 Elevate your style with our Emerald Diamond Ring, a captivating 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring that exudes sophis...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Gold Cluster Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring bezel set oval cabochon cut emerald (1.54 carat, Colombian minor) with ten old cut diamonds surround (circa 1.5 carat), American, circa 1910. we...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring, with 3.7 karats of emerald and rubies in Cabochon cut, and 2 karats of diamonds in Baguette cut, Italy 1960s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.57 Carat Sugarloaf Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring in Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Exquisitely crafted in enduring platinum, this Art Deco-inspired solitaire ring showcases a magnificent 2.57-carat sugarloaf-cut Ceylon sapphire. The exceptional sugarloaf sapphire g...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K white Gold, 2.44 carats, Tourmaline & Emeralds modern Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold. The weight of the Tourmaline is 2.44 carats.
Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heritage Emerald Ring in 18k Gold, Topaz and Diamonds by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Heritage Emerald Ring in 18k Gold, Topaz and Diamonds by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Artisan Emerald and Turquoise Pear Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18K white Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This statement cocktail ring by Artisan features an impressive 11.17ct pear-shaped emerald surrounded by a 0.28ct diamond halo and vivid 3.62ct turquoise cabochon, all set in 6.008g ...
Emerald, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail RIng
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Craig Drake Large Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Craig Drake
Located in Southampton, PA
An extraordinary statement of contemporary fine jewelry, this authentic Craig Drake cocktail ring features a magnificent 10.97-carat emerald measuring an impressive 16 x 13mm. The ri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 21.06 carats Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Emeralds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Emerald with Tsavorite and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 3.80 carats with Tsavorite 1.94 carats and Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.41 g...
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with emerald, ruby, sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold 8.7 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby, sapphire, emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 040ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description: The top of the rin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$5,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring In very goo
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 New Made 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. A stunning confection in green, yellow, and white, this 18k yellow gold ring features an array of superb stones. The main drama is a fine 2.50-ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Perle de Pluie Emerald Ring in 18k Gold and Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Perle de Pluie Emerald Ring in 18k Gold and Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Peridot, Tourmaline, Quartz, Emerald, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style Oval Shape Emerald & Diamond Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 3.31 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow gold ring with diamonds and Flower carved emerald
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Crafted from 18k yellow gold, this big bold bauble features a light green cabochon emerald measuring approximately 24 carats and is hand-carved at the top with an imaginative leaf de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This very pretty cabochon emerald and diamond ring is hand crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$5,500Sale Price|21% Off
Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive custom made ring featuring a large cabochon pear shaped emerald surrounded by prong set cabochon rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 5.31 Ct Zambia Emerald GIA 1 Ct Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite and contemporary design for this stunning ring in 18k gold with a Zambia emeralds cabochon cut of 5,31 carats and a GIA centre diamond, oval cut , of 1 ct ,color K and c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamond 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.
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamon...
$39,500 / item
6.81 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 6.81 carats emerald and illuminated with 1.61 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a si...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,000Sale Price|30% Off
Sugarloaf Bullet Emerald of 29 Carats and Lapis Diamond Ring 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This modern Emerald Lapis and Diamond ring is absolutely exquisite and made in 18K white gold. There are 48 square Emeralds surrounding a Lapis band that circles this amazing 29 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Cabochon Colombian Emerald Sapphire Ring, Lynn Kathyrn Miller, Lynn K Designs
By Lynn K Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set in the ethereal beauty of 18k Royal Yellow Gold, this ring is a timeless masterpiece, highlighting a mesmerizing cabochon-cut Colombian Emerald.
18k Gold
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Emerald Australian Opal Gold Asymmetrical Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Ines ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a round cabochon cut natural emerald around 0.8 carats, diameter 5.9, depth 3.05 mm and an high quality oval cabochon cut A...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugarloaf Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Emerald 5.52 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.56 carats and Diamond 3.90 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 17.59...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.26ct 18k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold entourage ring set with emerald and a brilliant-cut diamond of up to 0.26 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed description: The top of the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
CHANTECLER 18K Yellow Gold 3.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring CH29-121525
By Chantecler
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds with a total weight of 3.0 carats make a statement from their place within the 18K Yellow Gold setting. At the center, a 1.50 carat Emerald cabochon adds a stylish pop of co...
Emerald, Diamond
$8,300 / item
3.92 Carat Opal Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 3.92 carats opal, .77 carats emerald and .29 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 15Cttw. Emerald, Opal and Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring in 18k/925
Located in New York, NY
The cabochon opals on the shoulders of the ring complement the emerald's rich hue and add a touch of whimsy to the design.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Eternelle Ring in White Gold and Emeralds
Located in Cattolica, IT
A handcrafted 18 kt white gold eternelle band ring. Set with 23 vivid green cabochon-cut Emeralds. This ring is perfect for wearing as a single or paired with other eternity bands. T...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1920s 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine an impressive antique 1920s emerald ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$17,500 / item
7.21 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 7.21 carats tanzanite, 1.09 carats emerald, .40 carats sapphire and .55 carats of glittering diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring size: 6 1/4 Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Stamp: MJI PLAT 18K Gross weight: 15.30 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Tourmaline Contemporary Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a beautiful natural cabochon tourmaline and 4 small round diamonds. We use top-quality natural diamonds from a ...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Rubellite Contemporary Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a beautiful natural cabochon Rubellite and 4 small diamonds. We use top-quality natural diamonds from a German ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Opal Emerald Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 5.67 carats opal, 2.76 carats emerald and 1.35 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ring with emerald up to 0.74ct nd brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.26ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold entourage ring set with emerald and a brilliant-cut diamond of up to 0.26 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed description: The top of the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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