Vintage Gold & Palladium GIA 3.35ct Pear Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald -Pear Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - F2 Clarity - 3ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k David Webb Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ruby Hammered Cocktail Ring 7.75
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The center portion has been set with round and baguette diamonds as well as cabochon rubies and emeralds. A spectacular piece and there isn’t another.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Panther Holding Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Cabochon Cut - Burnish Set - Very Nice Green Color - 4mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Ni...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald about 2 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
4.17 Carat Cabochon Emerald & Fancy Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind, cabochon Zambian Emerald weighing (4.17 carats) with fancy Diamond Fancy Diamond - 0.73 Carat Gold 18K Yellow Gold The ring is currently sized at US 6.5 Ring Ca...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold 3.90ct Cabochon Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This striking vintage-inspired cocktail ring showcases a captivating 3.90-carat cabochon-cut emerald as its centrepiece, exuding a rich, translucent green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
3.6 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Flower Halo 18K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The emerald is cabochon cut and secured in a prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 3.13cts Cabochon Emerald Solitaire Ring, Yellow Gold Pinky Statement
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a cabochon cut, chunky oval-shaped emerald solitaire ring in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Gold 5.12tcw Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring, Star Style Unisex
Located in Jupiter, FL
At the heart of the design, a stunning 4.89-carat oval-shaped cabochon-cut emerald takes center stage, set north to south, showcasing its unique characteristics and subtle green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
15.20 ctw Mid-Century Style Diamond & Cabochon Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
A Mid-Century cocktail ring set with a natural emerald bead cabochon weighing 15.20 carats. The richly saturated green stone is mounted in 18K yellow gold with a minimalist bar-style...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 16.83ct Oval Cabochon Emerald Ring, Antique Vintage Dark Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Embrace vintage charm with the Solitaire Cabochon Cut Emerald Ring. At its heart, an exquisite oval-shaped cabochon cut emerald takes center stage, held in a vertical position within...
Emerald, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald w/ Diamond Floral Textured Matte Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Green Color - Natural Inclusions - 5x4mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - B...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.02 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is bulky and features a center cabochon cut earth mined emerald gemstone weighting approx 0.70 carat by formula.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18k Yellow Gold GIA 5.83ctw Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Tiered Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the emerald. Excellent condition! Stock Number: MK-140252136 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 1236445839 Shape: Oval...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.25 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vs-vvs clarity. Totally is emerald about 1 carat. Ring size is ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$935Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G color and Pique 1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.42 ct. Ring size is US 7 (We offer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,263Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.43 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1. Totally is emerald 0.77 carat . Ring size is US 7(We offer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 32.53 carat Tanzanite cabochon, Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tanzanite & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. the weight of the Tanzanite cabochon is 32.53 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
15.77ct 14K Huge Natural Cabochon Emerald-Oval Cut Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a HUGE & RARE oval cabochon Zambian emerald solitaire ring in solid 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artsy 5.47cts 14K Cabochon Emerald Real Earth Mined Organic Solitaire Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
A bezel-set emerald cabochon 14K gold ring. Featured here is this lovely 5.47-carat natural, earth-mined emerald cabochon.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald Ruby & Diamond Halo Side Stone 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful certified 4.12 carat natural cabochon Colombian emerald is prong set in 20 French cut rubies halo.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,960Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum, Cabochon Emerald, Diamond Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A deep hue green emerald cabochon set in an oval halo of round brilliant white diamonds is the focal point of this bombé cocktail ring, which features quilt-like crosshatching made o...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage Sz 5.75 14k Gold Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Note: few light surface abrasions to the emerald (visible under a 10x loupe). The cabochon cut emerald takes center stage in a vibrant and lively green hue.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW 18K Gold 9.99ctw GIA Carved Scalloped Pear Cabochon Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ GIA certification for the emerald. Stock Number: EG-910196144-22061712-EY --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2225256416 Shape: Carved Pear Cabochon...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.52tcw 14K Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Floral Ring - Leaf Design 585 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
This enchanting floral ring showcases an oval cabochon-cut emerald, set in four prongs, with a captivating medium green hue and translucent clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Platinum & Yellow Gold 3.79ct Oval Cabochon Emerald and Channel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Oval Cabochon Cut - Claw Prong Set - Green Color - 2.47ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess & Baguette Cut - Channel Set - V...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.55 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 1 ct. Ring size is US 8.75 We ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Gold Oval Cabochon Emerald & Princess Diamond Polished Open Cuff Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The oval cabochon cut emerald is approximately 1.35 carats and displays the most gorgeous and rich green color that brings such a desirable look to this piece.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond is 0.45 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is emerald 2 ct. Ring size is US 6.1 We c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,714Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 carat.. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald about 1 carat. Ring size is U...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Silvorra Retro Oval Cut Cabochon Emerald Ring with Halo Diamonds in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a vivid oval emerald totaling 5.2 carats, surrounded by a bezel set center with a sparkling diamond halo in 925 sterling silver. The striking center gemsto...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
COCKTAIL Ring-9.00 Carat Natural Cabochon Emerald and 7.20 CTW Mixed-Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional natural emerald cabochon weighing approximately 9.00 carats serves as the commanding centerpiece of this design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Cabochon Emerald W/ Sapphire & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very large and showy ring features a fine quality, high-domed, oval cabochon cut emerald solitaire neatly prong set at the center showing a very pleasant medium green color.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.32 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
3.32 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold. Large and smooth surface cabochon cut enchanting emerald in the center a 4 prong-setting.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Cabochon Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite vintage cocktail ring in 18K white gold, centered with a richly colored cabochon-cut natural emerald measuring approximately 8.5 × 7.3 mm, surrounded by two concentric h...
Diamond, Emerald
4.29ct 14K Oval Cabochon Emerald Solitaire Ring - Dark Green Four Prong 585 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our mesmerizing emerald cabochon solitaire ring, boasting a stunning 4.29-carat oval cabochon cut emerald sourced from the verdant lands of Zambia, radiating ...
Emerald, Gold
18K White Gold Oval Cabochon Emerald Ring 4.63ct Diamond Split Pave Shank 0.85ct
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
18K White Gold Oval Cabochon Colombian Emerald Ring 4.63ct, Diamond Split Pave Shank 0.85ctw, Size 6.5 Description: Crafted in 18-karat white gold, this ring contains one oval caboc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold 8.58ct AGL Oval Cabochon Emerald and Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a breathtaking, natural, oval cabochon cut emerald that displays a very rich and lively green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
7.81 Carat Pear Shaped Cabochon Emerald Ring with Round Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The 7.81 carat emerald showcases a beautiful green hue, and smooth cabochon cut.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Cabochon Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Navette Ring Approximate Emerald Weight: 3.64 Cts certified by AGL laboratory as Colombian Origin Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.40 Cts ...
Diamond, Emerald
Platinum Bez Ambar Sugarloaf Cabochon 6 Ct Intense Green Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bez Ambar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bez Ambar Platinum Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring Emerald : Sugarloaf Cabochon Intense Green 6.34 Ct Minor
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Cabochon 7.56 Carats and Diamond Ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Ring set with a central cabochon emerald of 7.56 Carats and 2 full-cut diamonds of 0.71 Carats (G colour - Vs clarity).
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Filigree Ring Description: This magnificent antique or vintage-style ring is crafted in solid, substantial platinum and features a st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,094
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
Vintage 14K White Gold Emerald Cabochon Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
At the center sits a pear-shaped cabochon emerald weighing approximately 1.48 carats, displaying a rich green color with natural internal characteristics that give the stone depth an...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$43,400Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified Russian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Platinum Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cabochon Emerald weighing 9.33 Carats, certified by GIA as Russian and Clarity enhanced F2.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 14.75 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Classic Art Deco ring set with a sugarloaf cabochon emerald, with an AGL certificate stating its weight is 14.76 carats and the emerald is Colombian with minor traditional treatment.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious 5.83 carat cabochon emerald takes center stage of this ballerina style ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Textured Wide Band, 1990
Located in BILBAO, ES
At the center sits a cabochon sapphire with a deep blue tone, flanked on each side by two vivid cabochon emeralds.
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$8,240Sale Price|20% Off
6.08 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Certified.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and classy oval cabochon emerald ring handcrafted in 18 k yellow gold and certified by C.Dunaigre, Switzerland.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 12.6ct Colombia Minor Emerald Diamond Ring, AGL
Located in New York, NY
Round diamonds total approx. 5.0ct. Emerald: 12.60ct Cabochon emerald is of Colombian origin, with minor treatment, with an AGL certificate Ring size: 5.75 Weight: 12.87 grams Stamp:...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sabaddini Italian 18K White Gold Emerald and diamond Ring
By Sabbadini
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stunning emerald and diamond ring showcasing a 7.88ct cabochon emerald set in 18k white gold, accented with square white diamonds.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$5,372Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1960s Europe
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 14K gold ring showcasing a cabochon emerald surrounded by old-cut diamonds. Specifications: Metal: 14K Gold Gemstones: Emerald: Cabochon, 0.87 ct Diamonds: 10 old-cut, 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Platinum 3.96 Carat Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking platinum ring showcasing approximately 3.96 carat oval cabochon emerald, accented by approximately 2.00 carats of 12 baguette and 72 round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14KY Mabe Pearl and Emerald Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold 'chain link' design band with round head. 8.5-9.0mm cultured mabe light grey pearl center. 2 round cabochon emeralds on each side of pearl center. St...
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
6.60 Carats Emerald Sugarloaf Cut Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Overall Description: Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald •6.60 Carats Zambian •17 x 7.7 x 6.6 mm Ring Size: 6.5 Measurements Finger: 17.9 mm Length: 24.5 mm Width: 19.7 mm Wei...
Emerald, 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
Edwardian 4 Carat Cabochon Zambian Emerald Ring. Diamond Accents Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 4.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Cabochon Cut Center Emerald Origin: Zambia Secondary Stones: Diamond Seco...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring. A dome ring featuring a center cabochon emerald surrounded by small cabochon rubies, emeralds & round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 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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