BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in opulent brushed 18K yellow gold, the ring is anchored by a mesmerizing cabochon emerald of approximately 20.68 carats, its rich, verdant hue echoing the timeless splendor ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Handcraft Cabochon Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with cabochon emerald and diamonds Ring total weight 12.30 grams Emerald weight 1.70 karat Diamonds weight 1 karat Ring size 15.50 ITA 7.50 US (al...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.60 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Baguette Diamond Platinum Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Platinum and Palladium Vintage Statement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Set Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A striking statement piece, this 22 karat yellow gold ring showcases a vibrant 6.50 carat cabochon emerald, elegantly bezel set to highlight its rich color and smooth, domed surface.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Daisy Ring with 8ct Cabochon Emerald and Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This striking 18K yellow gold daisy ring features a magnificent cabochon emerald of approximately 8 carats, displaying a deep, rich green color with natural internal characteristics ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA 29.20 Carat Natural Cabochon Emerald Ring with Marquise Diamonds in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum featuring an Oval Cabochon Emerald weighing 29.20 carats GIA certified Zambia Origin F2 clarity enhancement Platinum setting with 18 Marquise Di...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
The center stone is a large oval cabochon emerald with a high dome, which makes it stand out on the hand.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Snake Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 0.11 carat and Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.8 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,226Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Emerald Ring with Granulation
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine Style workmanship in a square shape and decorated with granulation and a 0.38 Carat round C...
Emerald, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald with Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 3.10 carats with Emerald 0.35 carat and Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.79 grams "We ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Cabochon Emerald, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At its heart lies a mesmerizing cabochon emerald, radiating with natural beauty and captivating allure.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 4.09 carats with Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.50 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring, 1974
Located in London, GB
This wonderful coronet cluster engagement ring features a cabochon emerald of a beautiful colour and great lustre weighing approximately 2.00ct, mounted in an eight claw, open back s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Arunashi 18KT White Gold, 10.11Ct. Cabochon Emerald Ring with Opals & Diamonds
By Arunashi
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald = 10.11 carats 8 Oval Opals = 6.60 carats Diamonds = 0.95 carats Finger size 6.25 carats Stamped 750 E10.11
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Bi-Colored Gold, Oval Cabochon Emerald, and 5.6ct Diamond Ring Size: 7 1/4
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A Beautiful Emerald, Diamond, and Bi-Colored Gold Ring Stunning Green Oval cabochon emerald approximately: 14.91 x 10.76 x 7.38mm Estimated total diamond weight: 5.60carats Size: 7 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and 3.5 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The cabochon cut gives the emerald a soft, luminous glow, contrasting beautifully with the brilliance of the surrounding diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.99 Carat Cabochon Emerald and 3.81 Carat Blue Sapphire Wave Ring
By Sofragem
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold wide wave ring is pave set with blue sapphires. Cabochon emeralds are set against the blue sapphires for a dramatic contrast.
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald with Diamond Serpent Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 1.24 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 11.48 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Italian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Textured Ring 6.5
Located in North Miami, FL
An antique 18 karat yellow gold ring, crafted in Italy, featuring a substantial natural cabochon emerald set in a sculptural, textured mounting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Owl Motif Cocktail Ring with Cabochon Emeralds & Pavé Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
His signature giant hollow eyes are made of 2 large cabochon emeralds in a stunning bright green color, while his brows and beak are pointed and sleek.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 4.43 Carat cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing the stunning IGI certified 18K white gold ring, featuring a captivating arrangement of three cabochon emeralds totaling 4.43 carats and 0.43 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14ct Rose Gold 1960’s Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Set with a natural, oval, cabochon emerald mounted in 14ct rose gold. Features a lovely pinched shank with pretty, natural diamonds set in to the shoulders.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified Approximately 44 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
Presenting a striking cabochon emerald and diamond ring, backed by GIA Report #1236533821 for assurance of natural quality and authenticity.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White And Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a center oval shape cabochon emerald in prong setting weighing 2.00 carats studded with round brilliant cut diamonds on the band in pave setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald 10.38 carats with Blue Sapphire 5.20 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12....
Emerald, Blue 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
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem emerald takes center stage of this platinum made ring. It weighs 4.87 carats and has a gemmy vivid grass green color that rivals the finest of emeralds on the market. It...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Marchak Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Marchak cabochon emerald, carved ruby and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round cabochon natural emerald with no colour enhancement in an open back rubover setting with an approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Pear-Shaped Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
At its center sits a luminous pear-shaped cabochon emerald weighing approximately 2.50 carats, celebrated for its vivid green hue and natural internal jardin.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century 4.50 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamonds Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Important antique ring called Duchess ring, it is set with a cabochon emerald in closed setting surmounted by 2 antique cushion- cut diamonds set with claws, and a fleur-de-lis motif...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, St...
Diamond with Cabochon Emerald Snake Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 4.33 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 3.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 19.30 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Emerald, Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 2.23 carats, Ruby 2.05 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.93 grams "We ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Emerald, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 5.84 carats, Yellow Sapphire 3.57 carats, Emerald 1.44 carats and Diamond 0.95 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 56...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
6.43 carat Cabochon Emerald Two-Finger Ring with Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold 18K White Gold 11.178g Emerald Cabochon 6.43ct Diamond 0.71ct Size US5.5 and 6.5
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Samuel Aaron 14K White Gold Cabochon Emerald Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage cabochon emerald ring crafted in 14 karat white gold by the American jewelry house Samuel Aaron Inc., dating to the late 20th century.
Emerald, 14k 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
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring The blooming flower as we call it, it’s of the majestic hue of lush green emerald cabochon perfectly...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
15.91ct GIA Colombian cabochon emerald diamond ring 18KT gold 16gr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning large cabochon emerald certified by GIA Colombian emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carat Cabochon Emerald and 3.6 Carat Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece of the design is an impressive 7-carat cabochon emerald, glowing with rich, vivid green color and set in warm 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring This sensational Mughal era Polki flat cut diamond, ruby and emerald stone square shape ring is irreplace...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
$1,728Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Ring Size 6.5
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
At its heart rests a vivid cabochon emerald weighing 2.96 carats, prized for its luminous green glow and smooth, polished surface that speaks to the natural beauty of the gem.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sunburst Ring – 1ct Cabochon Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ac
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold and colorful sunburst-style ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and showcases a vibrant 1.00 carat cabochon emerald at its center. Radiating outward are alternating acc...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,104Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cabochon Emerald Engagement Band Ring with Diamonds in 18k White/Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald Engagement Band Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.72 carats and diamonds of 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Asprey London 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Emerald Ring
By Asprey London
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Asprey London 18k yellow gold ring set with an oval emerald cabochon. The emerald sits in a smooth bezel at the center of a rounded band, giving the ring a clean, straightforward ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Russian 73.94 Carat Jumbo Carved Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Precisely placed F-G VS accent diamonds enhance the design and reinforce the ring’s graceful elegance, creating a harmonious balance of strength and refinement. The jumbo oval F1 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1930s Platinum Art Deco Cabochon Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.95 grams Diamond Details: .20ct total weight, antique cut diamonds, G Color, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, centering a richly hued cabochon-cut emerald surrounded by twelve brilliant-cut diamonds in a sculptural, softly domed mounting.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.78 Carat Gem Cabochon Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb emerald weighing an impressive 7.78 carats takes center stage. What makes this emerald special is its amazing color. It has a rich intense vivid green color which only the f...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,216Sale Price|30% Off
1.50ctw I-J Cabochon Emerald & 1.00ctw I-J SI2-I2 Diamond Ring Set In 14K Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking ring showcases a bold and elegant design, featuring approximately 1.50 carats total weight of vibrant cabochon emeralds, artfully arranged in a horizontal row.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
16.37ct 14K Natural Cabochon Emerald Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a cabochon Colombian emerald solitaire ring in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 2.7 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid 7 x 10 mm oval Zambian emerald cabochon is highlighted by surrounding double line texture 18K gold bezels atop a comfortable wide hammered cigar band with similar line textu...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Halo 2 Tone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: New Era: Edwardian Revival Year: 2019 Metal: 18K White & Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural Emerald Carat Weight: 1.87 Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Medium-darkish green, de...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 37 Carat Cabochon Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a magnificent 37-carat cabochon green emerald, its verdant allure commanding attention and captivating the senses.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.70 Carat Cabochon Emerald Bezel Set 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
0.70 carat emerald cabochon cut with diamond accents in 14K yellow gold bezel setting and rope style shank ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Carat Natural Cushion Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold size 5 Intense green color, Beautiful stone with shine and luster and has very littl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Zambian cabochon Emerald diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Wearing a mens ring can be a great way to add a touch of style and sophistication to any outfit. To wear this estate David Webb green emerald ring in style, consider the size of the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
54.47 Carat Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exceptional ring is centered on a magnificent 54.47 carat Colombian emerald, fashioned as a luminous cabochon and certified by GIA with Minor (F1) clarity enhancement.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Italian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
A refined Italian vintage ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centered around a vibrant Emerald cabochon weighing approximately 2.20 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 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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