Emerald Oval Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.04 ct. emerald oval cabochon. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Emerald Oval Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.04 ct. emerald oval cabochon. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 13.57 carats, natural Emerald Cabochon Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Oval Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 11.40 ct.
Emerald, 18k Gold
6.85tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
It is quite a luxurious work of art and a true showstopper. A natural Colombian emerald cabochon is the center of attention and displays beautiful shine and brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Round Cabochon & Diamond Three-Stone Style Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
At its center, a 0.5-carat cabochon-cut emerald radiates a rich green hue. Flanking the emerald are clusters of round white diamonds, totaling 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.30ct Natural Emerald Cabochon, 18KGold Ring 1.20ct natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage 18K yellow gold ring showcases a lush 2.30 carat natural emerald cabochon, glowing with rich green color. The smooth cabochon cut highlights the natural beauty of the emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Oval Cabochon Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Period: Late 20th Century Style: Contemporary 7.2 grams Size 4.75 Shank: 3.75 Metals: 18k White Gold Main Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Main Carat Weight: 3.18ct Main Stone Cut: O...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 50.6 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 50.6ct Oval Emerald Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA#6173253976 Exceptional GIA certified Green Emerald with diamond accents set and mounted in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sapphire Ring with Diamond & Emerald Accents
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made of 18k white and yellow gold, the 2.50 carat cabochon sapphire sits atop an artful cluster of faceted emeralds, golden orbs and brilliant diamonds peppered about the landscape.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 5.33 carat Emerald Sugarloaf Cabochon and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful combination of Turquoise and sugarloaf shaped Zambian Emerald center stone, makes this cocktai...
Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Silver 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped Colombian emerald cabochon weighing approximately 8.90 carats total Transparent medium green in color and set in a gold bezel with silver surround Bead set w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
14K Natural Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring with Medium Dark Green
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, 14k Gold
Emerald shield ring. Platinum Shield Ring Emerald Cabochon and Diamond wide band
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Art Deco Shield Ring. Emerald cabochon and Diamond bezel set into Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.60 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 4.60 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and 0.81 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9.88 Carat Natural Colombain Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 9.88 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and 2.43 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
6.68 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 6.68 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Estate with no color enhancement.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Joël Glecer 18K Gold 24.52 Ct Emerald Cabochon & 3 Ct Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold, Emerald 24 Ct Cabochon & 3 Ct Diamond Ring Amazing Ring with Huge 24.52 Ct Emerald Cabochon & 3 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ancient Roman Coin Ruby & Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The mounting has a bold, collected quality, with the coin framed in polished gold and accented by round diamonds on either side. Cabochon ruby and emerald accents add a sophisticated...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spira Emerald Cabochon Ring, 4.79ct Emerald & 80 Yellow Sapphires by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
At its center, an emerald cabochon, like a secret ready to be born.
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Wide Band with Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
14Kt Wide Band with Cabochon Ruby , Sapphire =, and Emerald Ring - Oist Retro - Ca 1950.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1 Carat Cabochon Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cabochon cut natural Colombian Emerald mounted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 7.27ctw Cabochon Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - True Clean Royal Blue Color - 5.22ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (4) ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,160Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Green Emerald Serpent Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful David Webb Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Green Emerald Serpent Ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 19.97 carats natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald Cabochons is 19.97 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Zambian/Brazilian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire & Emeralds Cabochons & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Blue Sapphires are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Burmese origin. The weight of the Emerald cabochon is 15.33 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, wit...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Cabochon Cut Peach Coral Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.40 Carats of Round Cut Emeralds. This Ring has a 20.00 Carats of Cabochon Cut and Mixed Cut Peach Coral.
Coral, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,589Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut And Caliber Cut Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Totally is main emerald 1.72 ct. Totally is side caliber cut emerald 0.50 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. The box is no...
Emerald, 18k Gold
1.17 Carats Emerald Cabochon Ring with Vintage-Style Diamond Cluster
Located in London, GB
The unique pale green emerald cabochon at its centre is a timeless oval shape and weighs in at 1.17 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.18 Carat Natural African Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 8.18 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 1.50 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.36tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Oval Shape Cabochon & Diamond Accent Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a lovely emerald cabochon & diamond ring. The center stone carries a 3.33-carat, natural emerald cabochon, displaying a gorgeous green color and very good luster.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.80 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A very unique 10.80 carat Zambian Emerald and 1.36 carat White Diamond ring, set in 13.8 grams solid 18K G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emeralds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 5.01 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 15.94 carats, Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the odd shaped Emerald Cabochon is 10.12 carats. The weight of the carved Emerald is 5.82 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Emerald & Diamond Pave Set Dome 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
In the very center, an cabochon absinthe green emerald of incredibly vibrant hue sits perched above the shimmering diamond backdrop.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Huge Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage Unisex
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon 18 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Band Ring Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
It comes from the study of medieval goldsmiths and is enriched with cabochons of emeralds, sapphires and rubies that are different from each other.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 12.80 Carat Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning 12.80 Zambian Emerald cabochon center stone (ideal vivid green color, transparent, great luster) surrounded with Diamonds, Burmese Ruby carvings, and Sapphires - all set i...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Yellow Gold Handmade & Engraved Ring, 5.08 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold ring is set with a luscious 5.08 carat bright green emerald cabochon in one of our most popular signature designs!
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's
Located in Boston, MA
A captivating art deco halo ring featuring a 1.75 carat cabochon cut emerald, exuding a vibrant green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
8.0 Carat Emerald Pear Shape Cabochon Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Stone Details: Stone: Zambian Emerald Cut: Pear Cabochon Weight: 8.0 carat Diamond Details: Cut: Emerald cut Total Carat Weight: 1.45 carat Quality: VVS, H/I Cut: Brilliant cut C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon approximately 4.5 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.3 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Emerald cabochon approximately 3.3 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold GIA Certified 4 Carat Cabochon Green Brazilian Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gia certified oval cabochon measures appx 10x8.2x6mm and weighs appx 3.6 carats. In addition are four natural colorless round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.40 carats. total weigh...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
5 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 5 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold with diamond on the band , Estate with no color enhancement.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 9.7mm Round Cabochon Cut Bezel Set Jade & Emerald Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Green Color - 9.7mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Cabochon Cut - Burnish Set - Vivid G...
Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan 21.10ct Emerald Cabochon Ring, 18K Gold, Diamonds, Singapore
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing ring matches the Panther Bracelet I just listed. This is a natural Zambia Emerald with minor clarity enhancement. There are (2) triangle Diamonds on each side of emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald Cabochon, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald is 3.10 carats. The Emerald cabochon is completely natural, without any treatment and is of Zambian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald: Intense Green Minor Cabochon 3.78 ct. with Carat Gem Lab certificate CGL 15818 Sapphire: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Bezel in 20K Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage treasure featuring a stunning 3-carat Colombian emerald cabochon set in 20K yellow gold. The cabochon-cut emerald, exuding rich green hues, commands attention with its capt...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style enchanting forest green emerald, brick red ruby and diamond ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Emerald Cabochon Cocktail ring with hand carved aquamarine and diamonds in Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
The weights of stones are as follows. Emerald Cabochon - 6.77 carats Sapphire - 1.04 carats Aquamarine - 3.94 carats Diamonds - 0.28 carats
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Ring, 3.57 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size 6.25 Complimentary sizing as needed Emerald cabochon, 3.57 carats
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,788Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 4.60 Carats Cabochon Cut Emerald. Size ITA: 17 USA: 8 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.54 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* An elegant and simple cocktail ring with a 7.54 carat pear shape cabochon Zambian Emerald centre stone, with 1.78 carat of brilliant cut diamonds surrounding it, all set in 18K w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Oval Cabochon Opal with Emerald & Sapphire Fancy Halo Set White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This gorgeous Art-Deco-style piece features an oval-shaped natural opal cabochon surrounded by emerald and sapphire accents in 18K white gold.
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.49 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald and Double Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Unveil luxury and sophistication with our remarkable 4.49 carat sugarloaf cabochon cut emerald ring. Crafted with precision and adorned with a striking yellow and white diamond halo.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.69tcw 14K Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Star Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This 14k gold signet ring will add lots of character to your daily look, emphasizing your edgier side. A natural emerald cabochon is bezel set and has excellent gemstone qualities.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugar Loaf Cabochon Minor Deep Green 9.8ct Emerald, 18 K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sugar Loaf Cabochon Minor Deep Green 9.8ct Emerald, 18 K White Gold Diamond Ring Emerald : 9.8 Ct Deep Green Minor Oil Sugarloaf Cabochon with Amazing Luster & Life Diamonds : Bril...
Diamond, Emerald, 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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