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
Unique 5.77ct Colombian cabochon emerald Pagoda ring, set with 5.50ct G/H VS dia
Located in Roma, IT
This extraordinary Pagoda-style ring is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, centering on a rare natural Colombian emerald cabochon weighing 5.77 carats. The emerald, with its ...
Emerald, 18k 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
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 6 Carat Cabochon Emerald 0.35 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
The piece features: - 1 emerald, oval cabochon cut, 6.00ct, vslbG 5/4, P3 - 4 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.35ct, RW+/RW, VS-SI Weight: 8.67g Size: 17 (US 6.5) IMPORTANT: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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
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
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
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
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
$3,130
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
$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
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
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
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:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$73,600Sale Price|20% Off
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
Steven Battelle 2.3 Carats Emerald Cabochon 22K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A vibrant 7 x9 mm oval cabochon emerald rests in an artisan crafted handmade high-karat gold horizontal cupped mount surrounded by sandlike "pasir" granulation in a wonderful setting...
Emerald, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
$5,331Sale 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
Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., one rectangular cabochon emerald ap. 6.50 cts., 28 round diamonds ap. .40 ct., ap. 7.2 dwts.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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
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
5.12 Carat Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
5.12 Carats Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring features one center Cabochon Emerald accented by Baguettes and Round Brilliant cut D...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat white gold cocktail ring.Handmade by our artisans assembled with cabochon emeralds and diamonds Ring total weight 8.20 grams Diamonds weight 1.03 karat cabochon E...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 18K Yellow Gold Matt Finish Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* This ring showcases a vivid certified 8.14-carat oval cabochon emerald . Set in 18K yellow gold (5.09 grams), the emerald is flanked by two kite-cut diamonds totaling 0.41 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1.70ct 14K Colombian Emerald Oval Cut Cabochon Men's Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A true classic, this men's 14K gold genuine 1.70 carat Colombian emerald cabochon oval solitaire ring says it all.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
Cabochon Emerald weight Approx. 2.00 carats, the emerald measurements are 7mm x 6mm.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cartier "Corinthe" Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monaco, MC
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold, the ring centers a richly hued cabochon emerald set in a smooth bezel, creating an elegant focal point.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
4.93tcw 14K Natural Emerald Cabochon-Oval Cut & Diamond Accent Men's Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A handsome emerald and diamond ring. The center stone features a stunning 4.87-carat, oval-cut cabochon emerald with great qualities.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with cabochon emerald weighing an estimated 20.00 carats, and round and tapered diamonds for a total of 2.10 carats / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning stone is a cabochon emerald and is so striking! Either side of the glossy bright green stone are two sparkling diamonds set within the platinum step shoulders.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ring 14k Gold Emerald Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A whimsical vintage ring made of 14 karat yellow gold featuring cabochon emerald. The cabochon emeralds are staged as a free form cluster, with a bigger stone in the middle.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald with Cabochon Ruby Sycee/Yuan Bao Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 1.21 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.55 grams "We first ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Round Cabochon Ring in 18K White Gold (7.28 cts Centre Stone)
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a bold statement of luxury with this stunning Zambian emerald ring. Featuring a 7.28-carat round cabochon emerald at its center, this piece exudes natural elegance and rich color.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Orange Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Orange Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Ring. This ring has a rectangular cut orange sapphire of 6.56 carats (Heat Treated, AGL# 1112782), round cabochon emerald and diamonds of 0.40...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 3.75ct Emerald Cabochon and 0.22tcw Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is centered by a remarkable 3.75 carat emerald cabochon, a gemstone especially prized for its rich color and distinctive character in fine jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$14,040Sale Price|40% Off
Eostre Multi Style Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
Set in 18K white gold 9.34G Main sugarloaf emerald 3.11 CT two smaller cabochon emeralds are 1.08 CT And 1.07CT Natural diamonds 1.13 CT in E/F Colour and VS clarity this ring is des...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 21 Carat Sugarloaf Minor Oil Emerald Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a striking 21-carat sugarloaf-shaped cabochon emerald as its centerpiece. The vivid green gemstone is gracefully set in an elegant mounting that is furth...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.94tcw Oval Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A magnificent emerald cabochon and diamond accent three-stone ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
13.42 Carats Zambian Emerald Cabochon Ring Diamond Studded
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring exemplifies that legacy, showcasing a 13.42-carat cabochon emerald that radiates unmatched elegance and charm.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$4,500
The Donna
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Pre Colombian Design of This Ring is strong as its culture .. 7 Cabochon Emeralds and 14 grams of solid gold 18k.
Emerald, 18k Gold
J.E.Caldwell Natural Unenhanced Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ballerina Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
Emerald cabochon and diamond ballerina ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced oval cabochon emerald in an open back four claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.75 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.50tcw Oval Shaped Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Accent Three Stone Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A magnificent emerald cabochon and diamond accent three-stone ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This fun cocktail ring boasts an oval cabochon emerald weighing approximately 4.00 carats surrounded by 54 top quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Emerald And Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with green cabochon emerald in oval cut diameter 8.50mm flanked with old mine cut diaminds estimate weight of 1.5 carats ring was made during soviet er...
Certified Ct 19, 60 of Zambia Emerald and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Gorgeous big cabochon emerald in set on ring in 18k gold ,with natural diamonds 141 pieces in round brilliant cut ct 4,60 F/VS and Zambia emerald cabochon cut ct 15 .
Diamond, 18k Gold
$14,000Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Dangling Briolette Diamond & Emerald Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
It has dangling White Diamond Briolettes with big cabochon Emerald as a center stone. Additional photo and videos available on request
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,446Sale Price|20% Off
Center Stone Emerald Ring With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This unique cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring is made handcrafted in silver and gold. this ring is domed and has leaf motifs of the sides and all over the shank.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Coral Emerald Diamond Serpent Snake Wide Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Its eyes are set with vivid cabochon emeralds, while the head is accented by approximately 0.30ct total weight of round brilliant diamonds in F–G color and VS1–VS2 clarity.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20.00 Carat Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Absolutely stunning 1930's oval cabochon emerald, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 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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