6 Carat Elongated Oval Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon approximately 6.2 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.82ct 14K Dark Vivid Green Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald Men's Thick Gold Pinky Rin
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing a stunning solitaire men's ring featuring a mesmerizing cabochon cut emerald of oval shape. The emerald is uniquely set in an east-to-west orientation, showcasing its viv...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,369Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 14k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald Decorated Skull Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is emerald 0.49 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Emerald, 14k Gold
AGL Certified 10 Carat Cabochon Cut Minor Oil Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a 10.12 carat cabochon cut minor oil African emerald and 4.50 carats in baguette and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Gold with Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold with diamond band , Estate with no color enhancement.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 3.40ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.72ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Colombian cabochon cut emerald cocktail ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.70 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.70 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and 0.82 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.74 Ct Russian Emerald Cabochon and Spinel 18K Gold Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A playful Ring centered with mint green Emerald cabochon and accented by romantic pink Spinel.
Emerald, Spinel, 18k Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, Emerald Cabochon, carved Ruby & Diamonds Toi et Moi Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald cabochons is 1.55 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Zambian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.71 Carat Certified Untreated Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Beautiful Estate Platinum Natural Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring! Showcasing one oval shape red ruby cabochon gemstone weighing 17.61 carats 100% natural no heat - unt...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,537Sale Price|25% Off
Exquisite 14K Gold Bezel Dome Ring Trillion Cabochon Colombian Emerald
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Gem-Quality Colombian Emerald: Trillion Cabochon Cut: The 1.70-carat emerald features a rare trillion cabochon cut, combining the modern triangular shape with a smooth, polished sur...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|43% Off
18k Gold 38.25 Carat Emerald Cabochon & Princess Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous Emerald Cabochon and Princess diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
4.28cts 14K Natural Emerald-Oval Cut Cabochon Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A bezel-set emerald cabochon ring in 14K yellow gold. Featured here is this lovely 4.77-carat natural, earth-mined, emerald cabochon.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon-Cut Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds (.20cttw) accent the perfect green color of the emerald gemstone center stone (.75...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 7.98 Carat Pear Shaped Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring features a 7.98 carat pear shaped cabochon natural emerald accented by a diamond halo of 1.65 carat total weight in round diamonds set in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.57 Carat Sugarloaf Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring in Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Exquisitely crafted in enduring platinum, this Art Deco-inspired solitaire ring showcases a magnificent 2.57-carat sugarloaf-cut Ceylon sapphire. The exceptional sugarloaf sapphire g...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Cabochon Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Distinctive movable ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, set with diamonds, emeralds and sapphire cabochons. The combination of vivid green emeralds, deep blue sapphires and bright ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro-Inspired 13.91 Carat Burmese Ruby Sugarloaf Statement Ring in 14K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Description:Make an unforgettable impression with this magnificent Retro-style cathedral solitaire ring. Commandingly centered is a monumental 13.91-carat Burmese ruby, expertly carv...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cabochon and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.24 ct. emerald oval cabochon with 1.00 ct. good quality white diamond princess cuts.
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold 5.83ct Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Bezel Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: One (1) natural, oval-shaped, double cabochon cut emerald: Species: Natural Beryl Variety: Natural Emerald Geographic Origin: Brazil Measure...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese 12.00ct Star Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, One-of-a-Kind
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This distinctive cocktail ring showcases a 4.00-carat oval cabochon Burmese star ruby as its centerpiece, complemented by a surrounding halo of seven untreated star rubies totaling a...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.45tcw 14K Natural Emerald Cabochon Oval Cut & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful, emerald cabochon and diamond accent ring. The center gemstone features a lovely 1.30-carat, natural emerald cabochon cut in an oval shape.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.68ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $120 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $90 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 2.32ctw C...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Colombian Emerald Cabochon and Mixed-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White & Yellow gold. US size 7. Emeralds: 3.22 ct total weight. Rose Cut Diamonds: 2.07ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.75ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 4.88ct Ceylon Sugar Loaf Sapphire Ruby Ring in 14K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Featuring a captivating 3.88-carat blue Ceylon Sugar Loaf Sapphire as its centerpiece, this exquisite ring showcases the refined elegance of 14K white gold craftsmanship. Flanking th...
Sapphire, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Opal, Emerald, & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon 2.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.60ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rectangle Faceted Emerald Shape Green Sapphire Cabochon 14K Gold Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a stunning emerald-shape green sapphire as the centerpiece. The sapphire is beautifully complemented and accentuated with sparkling diamonds. Crafted in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,193Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold New Made Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond totally 0.10 carat... The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1clarity. Totally is emerald 1.90 carat. Ring size is...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,228Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 8k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Totally is emerald 0.70 carat. Acid tested to be 8k real ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Emerald with Diamond and Cabochon Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.62 carats with Diamond 5.10 carats and Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.47 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.6...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Carat Huge Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage Unisex
Located in jaipur, IN
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon 18 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement.
Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K gold ring with a 2.54tcw natural sugarloaf cabochon cut emerald and diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in unparalleled glamour with our exquisite emerald and diamond cocktail ring, featuring a captivating Sugarloaf-cut emerald bezel-set at its center, commanding attention with...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
19ct 14K Dark Green Oval Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Solitaire Nugget Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This impressive solitaire ring features a stunning centerpiece in the form of a huge 19-carat oval cabochon cut emerald from Colombia, prized for producing some of the world's most b...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 1.50 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.85ct Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive cabochon cut emerald and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 8.45 carat, Zambian Emerald Cabochon and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Hand - carved and cabochons ✦ Gemstone Weight: 8.45 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified 5.89 Carat Cabochon Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A stunning certified 5.89 carat, Zambian Emerald Cabochon center stone with 1.92 carat VS quality rose cut Diamonds and 0.27 carat brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18K White Gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This sugarloaf cabochon bezel set emerald sits in the center, surrounded by one row of 12 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.65tcw 14K Natural Emerald Cabochon Oval Cut & Diamond Accent Rose Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful, emerald cabochon and diamond accent ring. The center gemstone features a lovely 1.40-carat, natural emerald cabochon cut in an oval shape.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,018Sale Price|25% Off
Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.27 ct. Ring size is US 6.8 (We...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Cabochon Oval Opal & Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the opal are two cabochon oval emeralds, totaling 1.56 carats. The deep green of the emeralds provides a striking contrast to the opal's vibrant colors, creating a bala...
Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 4.70 carat Emerald Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald Cabochon is 4.70 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any treatment and is of Zambian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold 7.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Bezel Emerald & Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This oval cabochon cut emerald has a fantastic, deep, and vivid green color in which brings such an attractive look to this piece that is guaranteed to turn heads.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Fine Natural Emerald 6Ct Cabochon Ring Flanked by Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A very fine Original Art Deco 6 ct Certified Natural Columbian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Pear Cabochon Opal W/ Diamond & Emerald Bark Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and beautiful ring displays a lovely open work design with nice bark textured finish throughout the top, and features a very fine opal solitaire with stunning diamond and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.24 cts Diamond Rosecut and Emerald Round Cabochon Ring Handcrafted in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A ring with a large beautiful cushion shape diamond rose cut weighing 2.24 carats with good clarity surrounded by Emerald Round Cabochons. The whole ring is handcrafted in 18K Yellow...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Amazonite Cab Emerald Round Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Oval Shape Natural Extra Quality Amazonite Cab measuring 28 mm. x 20 mm x 9 mm. with a Round Emerald Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold ...
Amazonite, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.61 carats with Emerald 0.57 carat, Blue Sapphire 2.16 carats and Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 T...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Genuine emerald silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Genuine emerald silver ring Size: 6х4х3mm Ring size: 8 Origin: Malyishevskoe deposit, Ural Mountains
Emerald, Silver
Cabochon Colombian Emerald Sapphire Ring, Lynn Kathyrn Miller, Lynn K Designs
By Lynn K Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
Experience the allure of our handcrafted Cabochon Colombian Emerald Sapphire Ring, an exquisite work of art by Lynn Kathyrn Miller, a renowned artisan at Lynn K Designs.
18k Gold
Genuine Russian emerald silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Genuine emerald silver ring Size: 5x4x4 mm Ring size: 7 Origin: Malyishevskoe deposit, Ural Mountains
Emerald, Silver
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage Templar ring- this ring has been sized and the signature may have been removed in the process. The cushion shaped cab...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000
Platinum and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set with a sugar loaf cut emerald. - Emerald measures 10.6 mm long, 8.8mm wide and 8.7mm thick - Platinum - Total weight 15.65 grams - Size 9.25 The condition report is Very Good.
Emerald, Platinum
Sapphire Star Cabochon 4 Carat 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful mid-20th century 14k Gold ring featuring a Cabochon cut 4 carat Star Sapphire center stone with round cut Emeralds spiraling out.
Emerald, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Eternelle Ring in White Gold and Emeralds
Located in Cattolica, IT
A handcrafted 18 kt white gold eternelle band ring. Set with 23 vivid green cabochon-cut Emeralds. This ring is perfect for wearing as a single or paired with other eternity bands. T...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Faceted emerald silver ring, 6.5 size
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted emerald silver ring sku815 Size: 5x3.6 mm Weight: 9.70 Ct Ring size: 6.5
Emerald, Silver
Faceted emerald silver ring, 5.5 size
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted emerald silver ring sku816 Size: 4.4 x 3.1 mm Weight: 8.10 Ct Ring size: 5.5
Emerald, Silver
5.53 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, with 5.53ct oval emerald cabochon, surrounded with 1.89ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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