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
Colombian Emerald Ring, Untreated, 4.17 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 4.17-carat untreated Colombian emerald embodies the extraordinary color, clarity and rarity that have made Muzo emeralds among the most coveted gemstones in the worl...
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
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Edwardian 43 Carat Star Sapphire Seed Pearl Necklace Bracelet Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular museum quality antique Edwardian 43 Carat Black Star Sapphire and Seed Pearl Garland Suite. The suite comprising a necklace, bracelet and earrings each with b...
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in r...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
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!
$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...
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
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
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...
Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold silk (74%) and polyester ( 26%) evening slip dress with lace edge. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond earrings. The pair of earrings is 1.5 inches in length, made of 18K white gold and platinum, and weighs 9.20 DWT (approx. 14.31 grams). ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
Versace Bodycon Orange Silk Dress SS 2004
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous orange fine stretch silk dress from Versace. It has a plunging front neckline attached to a fitted band around the midriff. The straight skirt portion is pieced together...
$9,920
H 7.9 in W 17.7 in L 4.3 in
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag W 17.7 x H 7.9 x D 4.3 " Handle Drop. 11.8 " Similar bag from the same collection (slightly smaller and...
$75,600Sale Price|30% Off
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 13.47 Carat No Heat Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From respected and well known dealer Emilio Jewelry New York, This ring is nothing but spectacular! Featuring a lovely untreated ceylon sapphire center, Gia Certified. The ring is s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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