Antique Russian 1.5 Carat Emerald Platinume Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rare Russian ring 1919s platinume ring centered with natural green emerald estimate weight 1.5 carats 6.8mm diameter stone flanked with rose cut diamonds hall marked 950 plat...
Antique Edwardian 1910s Russian Ural Mountains Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with an AGL certified 7.20 carat Russian Emerald from Ural Mountains accented by Diamonds. Circa 1910s Size 7 1/4
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 An antique 14k gold ring is bezel-set with a sparkling and glowing ocean bluish-green emerald encircled by chunky old mine cut diamonds. The cu...
Emerald
Rare Antique Russian Emerald Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Today, Russian gem-quality emeralds are rare. Moreover, antique jewelry with Russian emeralds is very rare.
Emerald
Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful ring created in Russian Empire in 1850 (the year of manufacture is stamped on the shank). It is made of yellow gold, and features a 4.65-carat oval faceted emerald framed...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A Belle Epoque Antique Russian Diamond and Emerald Ring circa 1890 This elaborately designed 19th century ring features a cabochon cut emerald (approximately 1 carat) and 23 ol...
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Russian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring centered with an old mine oval emerald (approximately 1.25 ct) of a nice color, surrounded by a row of twelve old cut diamonds which ar...
Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Ring c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A Victorian Era Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring circa 1850 This Russian mid 19th century carved gold ring is set with an oval old mine emerald within a sparkling diamond surround...
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Odessa between 1908 and 1917 The 14K gold ring is vertically prong-set with a sparkling pear cut emerald (8.8 x 6.5 x 4.85 mm, approximately 1.10 ct), an old European cut ...
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Cabochon Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1904. A silver-topped 14K gold ring is designed as a stylized flower in Art Nouveau taste. The flower is set with a big cabochon cut emerald accented ...
Emerald
Antique Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, made in Odessa between 1908 and 1917 14K gold ring prong-set with a modified pear-shaped 2.55 ct emerald of a superb rich bluish-green color and an old cushion cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Emerald Diamond Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is centered with an emerald (approximately 0.25 ct) surrounded by antique cushion cut and old European cut diamonds (estimated total weight 1 carat).
Emerald
Antique 2.62 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, made between 1899 and 1908 A 14K yellow gold ring features a superb, richly saturated 2.62 ct Colombian emerald of a very nice deep bluish-green color surrounded by 14 spar...
Diamond, Emerald
Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg between 1904 and 1908 The 14K rose gold ring is designed as a stylized flower in Art Nouveau taste. The ring is set with a round faceted emerald (approxima...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Art Nouveau Emerald Gold Ring Dated 1896
Located in Chicago, IL
A vari-color gold ring with superbly carved stylized floral designs in Art Nouveau taste bezel-set with a sugar loaf emerald (16 x 13.5 x 8.85 mm, approximately 14.30 ct) flanked by ...
Emerald
Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, made in Kazan between 1908 and 1917 14K gold ring designed as a stylized flower set with six old cut diamonds, two emeralds, two alexandrites, one ruby and one sapphire ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Moscow, 1880s The ring is prong-set with a cushion cut emerald (7.9 x 7.4 x 2.8 mm, approximately 1 carat), framed by ten old European and old cushion cut diamonds, (average 3.5 x...
Emerald, Diamond
Very Rare Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Russian ring dated ‘1871’, features a very rare Russian (the Ural Mountains) lush bluish green emerald (3.24 Ct) surrounded by bright white old mine cut diamonds.
Emerald
Antique Russian Gold And Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Russian Antique gold and pink tourmaline ring, size 6, Ring stamped 56 and with maker marks.
Tourmaline, Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
Antique Cluster Russian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian cluster 14k gold ring with an estimste old mine cut diamond weight of 1 carat hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and assay mark
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond ring with an estimate weight of 1.5 carars unfoiled back in a circular ring head shape hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and assay mark ...
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond ring made by important faberge workmaster August Holmstrom in floral design with an estimate total diamond weight of 1.80 carat centered stone is...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...
Diamond
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
New Roberto Cavalli Buckle Stiletto Heel Black Leather Platform Boots 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather High Heel Boots Designer size - 37 Style - BQS023-PZ220 Smooth Black Leather, Multiple Straps, Gold-Tone Buckles with Engraved Logo, Inner Half Zip...
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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