Otto Jakob Colombian Emerald Enamel Gold Dress Ring
By Otto Jakob
Located in Greenwich, CT
Emerald dress ring, showcasing an emerald-cut Colombian emerald weighing approximately 1.50 carats, bezel-set in 18k yellow gold, the mounting decorated with elegantly patterned redd...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Quintessential Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Avalon Park is an quintessential Art Deco (circa 1930) platinum engagement ring. This geometric stunner centers a bezel set 1.85ct Rectangular Step Cut emerald accompanied by a Guild...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Decadent Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The platinum topped 18k yellow gold ring centers a single bezel set Rectangular Step-Cut emerald gauged at 1.05ct accompanied with a Guild Laboratories Certificate stating that the e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early Victorian 18kt/Sterling Colombian Emerald + Diamond Cluster Ring 9ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
The design sits atop a wonderful yellow gold frame that boasts a hidden floral pattern underneath and a lovely airline at the shoulders. The ring is accompanied by a GIA Emerald Orig...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring 18th Century Colombian
Located in London, GB
This ring exhibits many of the typical characteristics of 18th century European rings; the convex underside of the bezel is engraved with rays which emanate from the centre, the fork...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Gleaming Art Deco 4.00 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gleaming center stone is gauged at 4.00ct and accompanied by a Guild Laboratories certificate stating the emerald is Colombian. This bezel-set stone is further surrounded by twen...
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, Silver
Sold|$3,650
Bvlgari Tubogas Emerald Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This creation of Bvlgari's classic Tubogas snake ring features a bezel set pear shape Colombian Emerald.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Trumpet & Horn Emerald Diamond Tiara Engagement Ring
By Trumpet & Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique diamond ring is made from 18k yellow gold and features a 0.69ct Guild Laboratory certified Colombian Pear shape emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Domed Band Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Emerald and diamond domed band ring, centering a bezel-set oval-shaped Colombian emerald weighing approximately 0.36 carats, surrounded by 54 pavé-set round diamonds weighing approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.82 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This gorgeous ring is made of platinum and holds a natural Emerald Cut Colombian emerald stone at the center.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Fantastically Unique Art Deco Onyx Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bombe style ring centers a bezel set Square Step Cut emerald gauged at 0.62ct and accompanied by a Guild Laboratories certificate stating the emerald is Colombian with No Clarity...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Majestic Mid-Century Columbian Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
McKinney is a classic authentic Mid-Century (circa 1950) platinum-set emerald and diamond engagement ring featuring an unbelievable 1.08ct Step-Cut square emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Stunning Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indian Wells is a classic Art Deco emerald and diamond ring made from platinum featuring a bright green sugarloaf cabochon emerald weighing approximately 2.44cts accompanied with a G...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Stunning Edwardian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Montgomery is an intricately designed platinum and 18k yellow gold Edwardian era navette ring featuring a spectacular bezel set cushion shaped natural Colombian emerald.
Art Deco 2.80 Carat AGL Certified Columbian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely wonderful emerald and diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era!
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.56 Carat Emerald and 0.30 Carat Diamond Trendy Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Emerald is set within a 4 prong basket flanked with 2 natural earth mined diamonds weighing 0.30 carat together, averaging brownish rose in color set within pink gold bezels.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.83 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in 18KT yellow bezel fourteen calibrated Colombian Emeralds surrounds the diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$3,100
Antique Emerald and Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A delicate pair of natural Colombian square cut emeralds surrounded by a ring of diamonds and suspended from bezel set round diamonds in 18K gold with lever closures.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Retro French 18k/Platinum Emerald & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, this bracelet features 7 bezel set Colombian emerald cabochons, which are held within yellow gold bezel-settings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
6.48 Carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous 18K Gold Cabochon Emerald Ring is comprised of 5 Emeralds. The stones are Oval cut and bezel set.
Emerald, 18k Gold
3.06 Carat Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous creation features a GIA Certified 3.06 carat Asscher cut Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement. The stone is bezel-set in a platinum setting and is surrounde...
Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
One antique Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Crafted in platinum, the ring features a square-cut green emerald of approximately 2.50 carats, bezel set in the center with yellow go...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
25.82 Carat Colombian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring w/ Lively Colombian Emerald Cabochon Total Emerald Weight: 25.82 ct Features a Gorgeous Wire Gallery with a prong-set Diamond Bezel & Ornate P...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau .60 Carat Colombian Emerald .50 Carat Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Nouveau Rarity Of rare beauty, exquisitely designed during the Art Nouveau period this unique ring set with Colombian Emerald and old mine Diamond ring Hand crafted of solid Pla...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$3,450
Cartier Hercules Knot Emerald Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A modern Cartier creation the Hercules Knot 18KT yellow gold and Stainless Steel ring. This one features a bezel set oval cut Colombian Emerald weighing approx. 0.40 carat perched i...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
18ct White Gold Heart Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Purpose of appraisal: Retail replacement value for insurance purposes Item: One stamped 18CT white gold Emerald and diamond cocktail ring featuring; One 1.92ct Emerald, 8.35mm x 10.4...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Style Foil-Backed Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The emerald casts an extra glow due to the foil-back setting (so it is not to be submerged in water), and the pair of diamonds are set in silver bezels.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold|$13,950
1.91 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand made Art Deco revival ring fabricated in platinum featuring a bezel set 1.91 carat old Cushion cut Diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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