Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 14.00 Carat D Flawless Golconda Emerald Cut Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Introducing one of the rarest sapphir...
Diamond, Emerald
Golconda Type IIa 2.36 Carat Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Golconda type IIa diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a Golconda type IIa octagonal emerald-cut diamond, D colour, VVS1 clarity, with a weight of 2.36 carats, in an op...
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 18 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Diamond, Sapphire
Emilio Jewelry 7.28 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Total weight listed in title. Center e...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 7.93 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Total weight listed in title. The cent...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$46,200Sale Price|30% Off
Emilio Jewelry 9.98 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Set in Platinum with 2 Gia certified emerald cut diamonds natural totaling 1.20ct both D color, and Vs2 clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 9.10 Carat Burma No Heat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Cut & Brilliance: Excellent cutting Step-cut also known as Emerald cut is rare to begin with, and almost impossible to find in Burma sapphires as most of them are cushions or ovals.
Sapphire
Emilio Jewelry 5.32 Carat Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very pleasant Emerald cut Emerald set in the center 4.71ct m...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 17.30 Carat Magnificent Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable 16.73-carat emerald is a true masterpiece of nature, showcasing a captivating deep green hue that exudes elegance and luxury. With its exceptional clarity and vibrant...
Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 6.92 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a spectacular and extremely unique shape elongated cushion cut...
Emerald
Emilio Jewelry SSEF Certified 20 Carat Royal Blue No Heat Burma Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, The only one of its kind! Burma Sapphires and Rubies are amongst the rar...
Sapphire
Unavailable
Diamond and Sapphire Ring by Raymond C Yard
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a beautiful emerald cut diamond weighing 6.23 carats and boasting F color, IF clarity, and classified as Type IIa, this ring by Raymond C.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald-Cut 'Golconda' Diamond Ring with Graduated Sapphire Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring c.1920, the ring centred on a stunning emerald-cut Type IIa ‘Golconda’ diamond weighing 10.28 carat and of D colour and VS1 clarity,...
Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston Golconda 5.56 Carat Emeral-Cut Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic Harry Winston ring is set with an exceptional 5.56-carat emerald-cut diamond that bears all the hallmarks of the legendary Golconda diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Golconda Diamond Ring, 5.56 Carats
By Harry Winston
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic Harry Winston ring is set with an exceptional 5.56-carat emerald-cut diamond that bears all the hallmarks of the legendary Golconda diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 7.45 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Featuring one of the most special and m...
Emerald, Platinum
Exceptional Golconda GIA Certified 2.51 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Antinori di Sanpietro ring is set with an exceptional 2.51 carat emerald-cut diamond that bears all the hallmarks of the legendary Golconda diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Exceptional Golconda Type 2A GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Antinori di Sanpietro ring is set with an exceptional 2 carat emerald-cut diamond that bears all the hallmarks of the legendary Golconda diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified Rare Emerald Cut Type IIA Golconda Diamond Ring 2.01ct D/Flawless
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum emerald cut diamond ring. The diamond is set within a classic 4 claw setting and weighs 2.01ct, D colour and Flawless clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Internally Flawless 2.84 Carat Golconda Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A perfect, and perfectly unique and stunning, vintage diamond dating from the early-twentieth century. A 'D' color - 'Internally Flawless' early square emerald-cut Golconda Diamond, ...
2.84 Carat 'D' 'IF' 'Golconda' Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A perfect, and perfectly unique, antique diamond ring from the turn-of-the-twentieth century featuring a 'D' color 'Internally Flawless' early square emerald cut Golconda Diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Type IIA Golconda Diamond
Located in Las Vegas, NV
In the world of diamonds, nothing conjures thoughts of purity and perfection like a Golconda diamond. Type IIa Golconda diamonds are the purest and most valuable type of colorless di...
Diamond
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
Estate Platinum 80 CTW Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary example of timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, this estate Platinum Diamond Riviera Necklace is a true masterpiece of high jewelry. Designed with versat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
40 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace This necklace has a total of 120 GIA certified diamonds. Clarity range VS-SI1, Color range I-H
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Panthère de Cartier Platinum Diamond Emerald Onyx Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An icon of high jewelry, the Panthère de Cartier bracelet (Large Size) embodies the fierce spirit of Cartier’s most legendary motif. This striking design is crafted in platinum and f...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!
Graff Pink Diamond Gold Earrings
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful double leaf style earrings by Graff. 112 brilliant colorless diamonds, with total weight of 3 carats. 106 Pink brilliant cut diamonds with total weight of 3.1 With ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
$3,834
Size: UK 10 - IT 42 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White Gold and 18 carat Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires and Diamonds. Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly, the Body in 18 carat white...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Strapless Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning fine silk leopard print bustier dress from Dolce and Gabbana. Ruching emanating from the center front creates a flattering cinched waist, in contrast the back is unadorned...
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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