Emerald Cabochon Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, set with emerald cabochon - 10.2 x 8.9mm, surrounded with approx. 6.00ctw in marquise and round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum Portuguese 1950s-1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Flanking it are two richly saturated cabochon emeralds, their domed forms glowing with natural inclusions that speak to their origin and character.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,742 / item
Small emerald cabochon 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Small emerald cabochon 14k gold ring. Emerald gold stacking ring.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k gold vintage ring, with center oval 12.7 x 9.7mm emerald cabochon, and side approx. 0.50ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
5 Carat Carved Emerald 32 Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite jewel is a domed cabochon emerald which is beautifully carved in a flower and leaf motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colomabian Emerald Cabochon, carved Emeralds, Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald cabochon is 2.10 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any treatment and is of Colombian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.47 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, with center 2.47ct emerald cabochon, and 1.45ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 6, ring top is 18mm x 20mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9 Carat Emerald Cabochon Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring, set with center approx. 9 carat emerald cabochon (measuring approx. 12.71 x 10.6 x 8.7mm) with 0.44ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
7.75 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold cocktail ring, with center approx. 7.75ct emerald cabochon (stone measures approx. 13.65 x 10.55 x 7.2mm) surrounded with approx. 0.72ctw in diamonds (one stone is missing).
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
No Heat 25.13 Carats Champagne Sapphire Diamond 18K Halo Cabochon Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Absolutely gorgeous, and very rare 23.13 ct. No heat champagne sapphire cabochon cushion, with good quality round, cut white diamonds G color VS-SI in clarity weighing approx. 2.00 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive Emerald Cabochon Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This spectacular 26c. Muzo Colombian Emerald is surrounded by 7.5c of beautiful diamonds mounted in platinum. The ring measures .92" wide by .92" tall by .65" deep. Size 8.5 US
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Retro Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very chic emerald and diamond ring from the 1940s, centring an important old-mine Colombian emerald of ca. 9 carats and ca. 6 carats of diamonds in four clusters around it. The rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cabochon Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Ring set in platinum AGL Certified Emerald Weight: 12.30 cts Ring Size: 6 Re-sizable to any size free of charge
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 3.54ct Emerald Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a 3.54-carat emerald cabochon that displays rich green color and smooth polish.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
early 1900s This antique 14K gold and silver ring features a cabochon cut emerald (measuring 21.2 x 13 x 9.25 mm) of a nice bluish green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald Cabochon, Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Baguette Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome ring features a beautiful blue sapphire cabochon paired with a bright green emerald cabochon set with sparkling baguette-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19.09 Ct. Emerald Cabochon Ring with Diamonds, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A 19.09 ct. Emerald Cabochon Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.42 Carat Emerald 0.85 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1930s cabochon emerald and diamond ring is a meaningful gift for milestone birthdays, 20th anniversaries as they are traditionally associated with emeralds, or May birthdays - h...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.51 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This striking ballerina statement ring features a 5.51 carat emerald cabochon surrounded by 1.83 carats of diamonds in a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Cabochon and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The emerald cabochon possess great lustre and transparency, coupled with a bright green colour that is visible even from afar!
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Huge Colombian Emerald Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Retro/ Hollywood Glam Year: 1970s Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Emerald Carat Weight: 12.57 Cut: Cabochon Color: Green Clarity: Transparent to Semi-Tran...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Cabochon Flower Ring 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The center Emerald cabochon is 10mm (3.74 carats), eight more emeralds total ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite, Emerald Victorian Floral Ring with Diamond In 18K/925 White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Wt.:20.16 CT Approx. Emerald Wt.:1.04 CT Diamond Shape Cut: Oval & Round Rose Cut & Full Cut Diamond Color: BLK & IJ Diamond Clarity: SI Tanzanite Shape Cut:...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Platinum GIA 3.66ctw Cabochon Colombian Emerald & Diamond Bubble Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the emerald. Stock Number: MK-390104060 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235667830 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Doub...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Estate Platinum Cabochon Green & Australian Opal Emerald Cocktail Ring 20.52ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: Platinum • Center Stone: Green opal cabochon • Surrounding Stones: Natural Australian opals • Total Opal Weight: 20.20 carats (exact, stamped) • Accent Stones:...
Emerald, Opal, Platinum
Retro Duo Emerald Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro Duo Emerald Cabochon 18k Gold Cluster Ring. Stamped 750 Size 6.5 Circa 1950's
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
$8,829Sale Price|20% Off
French Cocktail Ring Emerald Cabochon Diamonds Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
This exceptional piece features a 12 x 7 mm emerald cabochon, worth 4.02 carats. The emerald cabochon, with its deep, mesmerizing green color, is perfectly enhanced by the splendid ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 5.64 Carat Cabochon Opal and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautiful combination of 5.64 carat oval shaped Ethiopian Opal cabochon and 2.59 carat Emerald cabochon set in solid 18K White Gold, with 0.23 carat of Diamonds.
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 1960s Platinum Ring with a Cabochon cut emerald and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning platinum ring featuring a large sugarloaf cabochon-cut emerald (app. 12 ct, 15.7 x 11.5 x 9.5 mm, moderate oil, possibly Russian, NEL certificate E2620920).
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Green Emerald & Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The center stone is a very lively 4.01 ct Natural Cabochon Cut Green Emerald, Vivid Green in color, looks much better in person than the pictures.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Green Cabochon Cut Russian Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mysterious green garden inside the Emerald cabochon from the Ural Mountains delicately framed by two glowing streams of Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.87ct Citrine Cabochon and Emerald Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and distinctive statement ring, this piece centers around a luminous citrine cabochon that immediately draws the eye. The oval cabochon citrine, weighing approximately 3.87 ca...
Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 16.60 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautiful, classic 16.60 carat Zambian Emerald cabochon center stone, with 1.04 carat VS quality White Diamonds around it, all set in 18K solid White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old cut diamonds and emerald cabochon ring in 18K gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
At its heart sits a captivating 2.73 carat emerald cabochon, glowing with a rich and vibrant green hue that draws the eye instantly.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$5,332Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Yellow Gold 9.20ct. Oval Cabochon Brazilian Emerald Dome Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
This 18kt. yellow gold emerald dome ring features a magnificent cabochon-cut emerald as its centrepiece, set in a smooth, polished yellow gold band.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Cabochon Ring with Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A bold, elegant ring centered on a richly colored Colombian emerald cabochon, this piece balances vintage presence with refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Natural Sapphire Cabochon and Emerald Cabochon Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A smooth, deep blue sapphire cabochon takes center stage, beautifully flanked on both sides by vibrant green emerald cabochons.
Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Emerald round Cabochon and diamond ring in 14K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A elegant, dainty yet bold ring with fine quality Emerald Round Cabochons set in a row one under the other with white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon, 750 Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
750 yellow gold 18k - Around 2001 - hallmarked with the fineness - Ruby, sapphire and emerald cabochon of approx. 8.6 x 6.8 mm each - Ring size: 67; US: 11.8 - Weight: approx. 29.55...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Platinum Colombian Emerald Cabochon Mens Ring with Diamond Accents - Size 11.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a Platinum Colombian Emerald Men's Ring with Diamond Accents. The Emerald is a Top Quality Natural Colombian Emerald with Minor Clarity Enhancements, as is Industry Standard....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Signed Art Deco Colombian Emerald Onyx & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
All with insignificant enhancement. The pyramidal cabochon emerald is framed by calibré-cut onyx and accented with baguette-cut diamonds in a platinum mounting, exemplifying the geom...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
3.20tcw Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful three-stone, natural emerald cabochon, and diamond ring. The center stone cabochon has a full 3.16-carats, with a dark green color and very good luster.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.97 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring, set with approx. 9.97ct emerald cabochon (measures 14.45 x 11.7mm) and approx. 2.00ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
6.49 Carat Emerald Cabochon Features Diamond Accents Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This bold emerald and diamond three-stone ring showcases a substantial 5.79-carat cabochon-cut Colombian emerald, exhibiting a rich medium-dark green hue with captivating translucent...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 7.12ct Emerald & Diamond Cabochon Ring GIA Certified 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Media, PA
A Masterpiece of Color and Form This extraordinary statement ring centers on a substantial 7.12-carat emerald cabochon of exceptional quality. The stone is remarkably "gemmy," displa...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
0.90tcw 18K Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a lovely emerald cabochon & diamond ring. The center stone carries a petite 0.70-carats Colombian emerald cabochon, displaying a grogeous green color and very good luster.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald AGL-Certified Cabochon Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its heart lies an AGL-certified emerald of Colombian origin, showcasing a double cabochon cut with vibrant green hues and minor to moderate oil treatment.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AGL Cert. 10ct Colombian Emerald Cabochon Bezel Gold Egyptian Revival Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL-certified natural Colombian emerald cabochon with minor oil treatment, bezel set in a 14K yellow gold Egyptian Revival ring with concentric double-bezel frame, granulation should...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cabochon, Black Onyx and Diamond Earring and Ring Suite
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A pair of natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon (weighing 8.97 carats in total) stud Earrings, of very high quality and great luster and color.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Purple Amethyst Emerald Vintage Inspired Antique Style Snake Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Embrace the allure of vintage elegance with our stunning Cabochon Amethyst and Emerald Antique Style Snake Ring in Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emerald cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald Cabochon is 2.93 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any treatment and is of Colombian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
5.56cts 14K Natural Emerald Cabochon Solitaire Bezel Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a cabochon cut, chunky pear-shaped emerald bezel ring in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Green Emerald Cabochon White Diamond 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring with a large green emerald in faceted cabochon set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The Emerald cabochon is transparent, with a beautiful vivid green color - the stone is not treated/dyed and is absolutely natural.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Ring with Pavé Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Featuring the unusual combination of a 3.17 carat emerald and a 5.35 carat sapphire – both shield cut cabochons – it brings together vivid colour and bold design to create something ...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Emerald Cabochon Ring, 3.87ct, Zambia
Located in Jupiter, FL
A one of a kind men's natural emerald cabochon ring. Featuring the center stone, with a full 3.42-carat cabochon with a beautiful dark green color.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Certified 4.76 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The Emerald cabochon is of high quality, transparent and impeccable vivid green color, and VS quality White Diamonds set in solid White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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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