8x6mm Emerald Faceted Cut Natural Pink Morganite Loose Gemstone AAA Morganite
Located in New York, NY
Explore our collection today and find the perfect pink morganite gemstone to add a touch of magic to your life. Pink Morganite Emerald Gems Size 8x6MM - 1.38 Cts AAA Grade SKU CODE...
Morganite
3.86tcw 14K AAA+ Fine Quality Colombian Emerald Cut & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable Colombian emerald and diamond engagement ring. This gorgeous ring showcases three different, emerald-cut Colombian emeralds with impressive qualities. The gemstones disp...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.24tcw AAA+ Three Stone Green Emerald & Trillion Diamond Unisex Gypsy Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a breathtaking, emerald and diamond gypsy ring. The center stone is a stunning AAA+ fine quality, 2.86-carat, natural emerald-emerald cut.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
4.92 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald AAA+ Vivid Green 11x13 Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.92-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Muzo Green Measurements: 10.89mm x 12.70mm x 7.22mm Geographic Origin: Colombi...
Emerald
1.55 Carat AAA 9x6 Bluish Green Oval Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.55-carats Shape: Oval Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent-Very Good Color: Vivid Bluish Green Measurements: 8.66mm x 6.33mm x 4.78mm Geographic Origin...
Emerald
1.25ct AAA+ Muzo Green Emerald Cut Colombian Gem 7.5x6.5 Genuine Earth Mined
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 1.25-carat Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Forest Muzo Green Measurements: 7.62mm x 6.49mm x 3.70mm Geographic...
Emerald
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
AAA+ Colombian Emerald Oval Tennis Necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite oval tennis necklace features natural AAA Colombian emeralds set in solid 18K yellow gold, fully stamped with "750."
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.34ct AAA+ Vivid Bluish Colombian Emerald 9x9mm Asscher Cut Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.34-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Bluish Green Measurements: 9.0mm x 8.85mm x 7.27mm Geographic Origin: Colomb...
Emerald
Exceptional 45 CARAT Emerald Brilliant Ring AAA+ Value estimated 120.000.-Euro
Located in Viena, Viena
newly arrived and an absolute exceptional piece, an emerald ring in outstanding colored stone and brilliant quality, in outstanding goldsmith work in 18 kt yellow gold, similar hardl...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.47tcw AAA+ Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut & Princess Cut Diamond Engagement 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in this exquisite, fine-quality AAA Colombian emerald and princess diamond statement ring in solid 18K.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Marquise Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Marquise Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.69 carats and diamonds of 0.42 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.92tcw 18K AAA Colombian Emerald Cushion Cut & Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning AAA-quality Colombian emerald cushion and tapered baguette diamond ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara 14K Gold Round Emerald Stud Earrings, Martini Setting, 0.48ct (AAA Grade)
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal And Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Grade: AAAMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Sto...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
7.20tcw AAA Vivid Green Natural Emerald & Diamond Accent Top Stud Earrings 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegance defined! The perfect gift for someone celebrating a birthday or anniversary, these 7.20tcw vivid sea deep green emerald cut and diamond earrings are fashioned in solid 18k y...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.66 Carat Certified Muzo Green Colombian Emerald - Drop of Oil Effect AAA+ Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.66-carats Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Muzo Green Measurements: 7.61mm x 6.58mm x 5.19mm Geographic Origin: Colombi...
Emerald
2.88 Carat GIA Certified 11x8 AAA+ MUZO Green Oval Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.88-carats Shape: Oval Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Green Measurements: 10.93mm x 7.86mm x 6.60mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Treat...
Emerald
5.0tcw AAA Colombian Emerald-Cushion & Diamond Cluster Vintage Cocktail Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning emerald and diamond cocktail ring. Reminiscent of cocktail parties from the era of “Mad Men”, this ring is sure to be the talk of the evening. The ring fe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.20ct 18K AAA+ Fine Quality Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Solitaire Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a rich dark green AAA+ top-of-the-line Colombian emerald, solitaire, emerald-cut bezel ring in solid 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.50tcw AAA Round Colombian Emerald & Round VS Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an impressive AAA top-quality emerald & VS diamond three-stone ring in solid 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.46 Ct AAA+ Intense Green Brazilian Emerald - Pear-Cut May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.46-carats Shape: Pear Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent-Very Good Color: Intense Vivid Green Measurements: 11.46mm x 8.38mm x 5.29mm Geographic Orig...
Emerald
3.24 Carat AAA+ Colombian Emerald Asscher Cut, Double Prong Solitaire Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a classic and top-of-the-line Colombian emerald with an extremely rare AAA+ quality solitaire engagement/right-hand ring.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.82tcw 18K AAA+ Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a stunning emerald and diamond statement ring. The center stone carries 1.74-carats of pure green Colombian emerald beauty. This natural gemstone is bezel set and display...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.58 Carat Natural Zambia AAA Green Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat G/VS*
Located in New York, NY
Zambia Class Prime A+ 2.58ct. Natural Emerald Exceptional transparency, AAA Vivid Green clarity 8 X 10mm 1.00ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.11tcw AAA+ Three Stone Dark Oval Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a gorgeous AAA dark vivid emerald and diamond three-stone ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$6,818Sale Price|45% Off
Lagoon Greenish Blue Natural Tourmaline Ring Gemstone, 13.07 Ct Emerald Cut-AAA
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 13.07 Carat SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 14.43 x 11.17 x 8.97 COLOR: Greenish Blue CLARITY: Loupe Clean TREATMENT: Not treated ORIGIN: Af...
Tourmaline
$2,736Sale Price / item|20% Off
Brilliant AAA Oval Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant AAA Oval Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.12 carats and diamonds of 0.8 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.23tcw 14k AAA+ Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Accent Petite Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A simple, and petite emerald and diamond ring. The center stone is a 0.20-carat AAA+ Colombian emerald, pear-shaped.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Quality Emerald May Birthstone Diamond Bracelet Made in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This AAA Quality Emerald May Birthstone Diamond Bracelet in 18K gold showcases endlessly sparkling natural emerald, weighing 4.38 carats and diamonds of 0.52 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.35tcw AAA+ Three Stone Baguette Vivid Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a one-of-a-kind, breathtaking, FINE quality heirloom emerald and diamond three-stone ring in solid 18K. The center stone is a stunning 2.00-carat, natural emerald-ba...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.06tcw Toi Et Moi AAA Top Quality Colombian Emerald & Diamond 2 Stone Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a stunning solid 18K yellow gold, AAA heirloom Colombian emerald, and diamond statement ring or right-hand ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.55ct 18K AAA+ Deep Dark Green Pear Colombian Emerald Solitaire Bezel Set Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, AAA+ top-of-the-line 3.55-carat Colombian emerald teardrop gypsy ring in 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Bella East-West 2.2 ctw Emerald-Cut AAA-grade Aquamarine Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Whether you're celebrating a milestone or seeking a timeless statement accessory, this aquamarine ring symbolizes beauty and individuality, leaving a lasting impression on any occasi...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60 Carat AAA+ Minor Oil Vivid Green Colombian Emerald-Cushion Cut 9x8 Genuine
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.60-carats Shape: Cushion Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Green Measurements: 8.60mm x 8.14mm x 6.43mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tre...
Emerald
Top Emerald Brilliant Pendant with Chain 18 kt Yellow Gold 0.90 ct AAA+
Located in Viena, Viena
made in a traditional Italian company in Valenza EXTREMELY FINE emerald of approx. 0.90 ct , AAA+, approx. 7 x 4,5 mm in size color distribution/brilliance/transparency very good and...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.18 Carat AAA Quality Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut Gold Wrapping Snake Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
This distinctive design, created by Natalie Rodriguez; showcases a remarkable VIVID DARK 2.18-carat, natural Colombian pear cut emerald that displays a ravishing and desirable AAA da...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.35ct 18K AAA Fine Quality Heart Cut Colombian Emerald Bezel Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The emerald has a vivid dark rich green color and excellent luster of AAA quality, making it a truly exceptional stone.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.5ct Square Emerald-Cut AAA Tanzanite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding yet elegant, this halo engagement ring showcases a magnificent approx. 4.5ct natural square emerald-cut AAA Tanzanite, prized for its mesmerizing violet-blue hue and excep...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.91tcw 18K AAA Asscher Colombian Emerald & Round Diamond 7 Stone Unisex Gold Ri
Located in Jupiter, FL
A sophisticated emerald and diamond unisex statement ring. This dapper piece features a remarkable natural AAA quality Colombian emerald, Asscher cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 MM White Akoya AAA Pearl Stud Earrings 14 K Yellow Gold + Diamond + Emerald
Located in New York, NY
6 MM White Akoya AAA Pearl Stud Earrings 14 K Yellow Gold + Diamond + Emerald The pearls are perfectly round with excellent luster and shimmering overtones.
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,664Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA 11.13 CTW Emerald 6.2 CTW Diamond Layered Wrap 18k White Gold Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA 11.13 CTW Emerald 6.2 CTW Diamond Layered Wrap Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval emerald and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.42ct 14K AAA Quality Round Cut Dark Green Emerald Bezel Set Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
The perfect gift for you, or, someone you love very much. You can't go wrong with such a stunning, and dainty round-cut solitaire necklace. It carries a magical natural round cut eme...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,808Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Quality Emerald Women Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Quality Emerald Women Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.01 carats and diamonds of 0.49 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,304Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Natural Emerald Diamond Flower Brooch Unisex Gifts in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Natural Emerald Diamond Flower Brooch Unisex Gifts in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.78 Carat AAA Top Quality Vivid Green Emerald Cut Solitaire Solid Gold Mens 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A luxurious solitaire emerald ring. The center stone features a magnificent 2.78-carat, natural emerald cut emerald ethically sourced from the mines of Zambia. This gemstone showcase...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Top AAA 1.55ct 18K Natural Emerald-Oval Cut Solitaire Solid Gold Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A luxurious solitaire emerald ring. The center stone features a magnificent 1.55-carat, natural oval cut emerald ethically sourced from the mines of Zambia. This gemstone showcases a...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.20ct 18K AAA Quality Vivid Dark Green Asscher Cut Emerald Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite solitaire ring features a natural 4.20-carat Asscher cut emerald, which boasts a vivid and rich green color, and amazing characteristics that add to its fine quality. ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Marquise Emerald Split Shank Ring with Diamond 18K Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating modern elegance with a touch of timeless charm, this exquisite ring is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. At its center sits a mesmerizing 0.24 carat marquise-cut emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.35ct 14K AAA Petite Natural Round Cut Fine Quality Emerald Claw Prong Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
The perfect gift for you, or, someone you love very much. You can't go wrong with such a stunning, and dainty round-cut solitaire necklace. It carries a magical natural round cut eme...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AAA+ real 2.02tcw Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Accent Vintage 18K Gold Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite fine quality emerald and diamond vintage ring. The center gemstone features a ravishing 1.86-carat, oval-cut Zambian emerald. The gemstone displays a rich and lustrous g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Octagon Emerald Diamond Spring Spiral Ring for Her in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Octagon Emerald Diamond Spring Spiral Ring for Her in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.92 carats and diamonds of 0.28 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60ct 18K AAA Fine Quality Rich Dark Green Oval Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring 750
Located in Jupiter, FL
The perfect solitaire doesn't exis- BEHOLD! This remarkable emerald solitaire ring is sure to turn heads anywhere you may take it. This piece features a fine quality, triple-a-grade ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.98ct 18K AAA Fine Quality Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Solitaire 4 Prong Set Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
You have stumbled upon an absolute treasure, to say the very least. This remarkable solitaire emerald ring is one of one. Showcased is a ravishing natural pear cut emerald that displ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Genuine AAA Royal Amethyst Pendant Necklace
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Specifications: T Weight: 3.10 g D Weight 0.045 ct/11 Chain Width: 1 mm Material: 14k Solid White Gold Primary Stone Shape: Square Brilliant Surface Finish: Polished Diamond Clarity...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.1Ct AAA Tanzanite Stud Earrings & Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
"Cool, confident, and a little bit dangerous—these tanzanite studs don’t whisper, they stun" Specifications: Item Type: Earrings Center Stone: Deluxe AAA Tanzanite Treatment: Hea...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.20 Carat AAA From Muzo Colombia Bezel Set Solitaire Ring Gold 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a rich dark green Colombian emerald, solitaire, emerald-cut bezel ring in solid 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a full 3.20-carat earth-mined emera...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
AAA Padparadscha Sapphire Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A rare AAA padparadscha sapphire glows in its signature pink-orange at the centre of this solid two-tone 14K white and rose gold ring, framed by fourteen earth-mined diamonds.
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.25tcw AAA+ Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a superb sapphire and diamond ring that is full of life and exuberance from any view. Twelve fully faceted sapphires are prong set in a halo and are beautifully accented...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1.78ct AAA+ Captivating Muzo Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 7x7 Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.78-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Alpine Muzo Green Measurements: 7.22mm x 7.10mm x 5.69mm Geographic Origin: Colomb...
Emerald
1.80ct AAA+ Muzo Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 7.3x7.3 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.80-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Muzo Green Measurements: 7.32mm x 7.26mm x 6.10mm Geographic Origin: Colombi...
Emerald
1ct AAA Tanzanite Necklace w Natural Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold EM 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This timeless pendant necklace features a 0.97ct emerald-cut AAA tanzanite (7x5mm) with rich violet-blue hues, expertly heat-treated to enhance its natural beauty.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.