$812Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist Double Row Emerald Eternity Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Everyday Wear
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary design, this double row eternity band is masterfully crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.29 Carat Emerald Oval in Double Halo Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$6,416Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.28 Carat Double Prong Set Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A captivating fusion of artistry and elegance, this statement ring is expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold. At its heart lies a vivid 5.28-carat emerald-cut emerald, embraced by a daz...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Round Cut Emerald and Double Halo Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating elegance and modern charm, this exquisite ring is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold. At its heart lies a vivid 0.96 carat round-cut emerald, set in a sleek yellow gold b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,449Sale Price|26% Off
10.77 cts Clear Zambian Emerald, Pear & Diamond Double Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant emerald, Pearls & diamond ring studded in 18k white gold with 1 piece of Oval Cut shaped Zambian emerald weight 10.77 carat which is surrounded by 50 pieces of Pe...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,436Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with this contemporary 14k white gold ring, featuring a captivating 0.39 carat pear-shaped emerald at its center. Framed by two sleek, open bands adorned with...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming 14k white gold engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified Asscher cut diamond that weighs 1.06ct. graded G color with SI1 clarity. The center diamond i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Double Halo Emerald Cut Diamond Multi Row Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Stunningly sparkly rectangular shaped double diamond halo band ring with wide multi row shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.06 Ct Zambian Emerald and Double Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with this stunning 18K yellow gold ring, showcasing a vibrant 2.06 carat emerald-cut emerald as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Illusion Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring with Double Halo and Split Shank
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring has the center of an illusion emerald shaped diamond. There are 5 baguette-shaped diamonds and 4 round that create the look of a large emerald cut diamond. Around...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Double Halo of Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Gorgeous Diamond ring, with certificate. Fabulous engagement ring! Center stone 2.36 ct natural diamond, 76 side diamonds total is 1.00 ct. Total weight: 9 Grams Ring size: 9 US bu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.08 Ct Round Cut Emerald Diamond Double Row ZicZac Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ZicZac ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 10 emerald and 9 diamonds, set in a band design. Emerald weighs 1.08 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.52 carats tot...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,184Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 5.20 Carat Asscher Cut Green Emerald Double Halo 14k Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14K White and Yellow gold ring feature a 5.20 - Carat Asscher cut Natural Green Emerald from Zambia in a bright green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Row Emerald 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Double Row Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring features exquisite natural diamonds and vibrant emeralds, set in luxurious 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Emerald and Pavé Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.25 This breathtaking emerald and diamond cocktail ring, set in dazzling 14 karat white gold, is the epitome of sophistication. The focal point of this luxurious piece i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.08 Ct Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Double Row ZicZac Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ZicZac ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 10 emerald and 9 diamonds, set in a band design. Emerald weighs 1.08 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.52 carats tot...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Ct Round Shape Emerald and Diamond Double Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 13 emeralds and 14 diamonds, set in a band design. Emeralds weigh 0.55 carats and Diamonds weigh 0.70 carats total. A...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.08 Ct Round Shape Emerald and Diamond Double Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 9 emeralds and 10 diamonds, set in a band design. Emeralds weigh 1.08 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.49 carats total. A ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 1.79 CTW Emerald and Diamond Three stone Double Band Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking emerald and diamond double band ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring three vivid octagon cut emeralds measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,383Sale Price|20% Off
Double Halo Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Double Halo Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features an emerald-cut diamond center framed by a double halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Prong Ring in 18Kt White Gold with Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Simple and stylish double prong setting ring, in 18 carat white gold.
Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Double Panthere Lakarda 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Panthere Lakarda 18k Gold and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double-Headed Panthere Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with pave set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.50 carats, Emeralds, and Onyx. Signed by Cartier, from their Pathere C...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Aquamarine Double Halo Ring. Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite geometric gemstone ring showcases a captivat...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Double Band 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Baguette Celestial Open-Wrap Diamond Ring is an exquisite piece crafted in 14K white gold, designed to embody elegance and celestial charm. Adorned with a sparkling combination o...
14k Gold, White Gold
Double bezel pinky ring, rhodolite 2.45cts, 18K Gold, 4.65gr
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
There’s nothing like the quiet boldness of a pinky ring. Set in our Signature double bezel in 18K gold, this piece features a rich rhodolite garnet that is deep, luminous, and effor...
Rhodolite, 18k Gold
$2,896Sale Price|20% Off
Pear & Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Double Floral Ring in 18K White Gold 1.65 Ct
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.65 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive piec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine and Sapphire Double Halo Ring. 3ct Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 6.71 Grams Shipping Information: This item is...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond And Ruby Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Ruby Double Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a striking approx 0.50-carat emerald-cut diamond at its center, radiating timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emerald Baguette Snake Ring Sterling Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Double Head Silver Snake Ring – Statement Piece by J Dauphin J Dauphin "Parfois" – Made in Sterling Silver A silver cocktail ring featuring two intertwined serpents whose h...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sculptural Emerald Ring Snake Ring in solid 14k Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Baguette Ring Double Head Snake Ring 14k Gold J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin The Parfois Serpent Ring is a sculptural statement piece handcrafted in solid 14k gold.
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,624Sale Price|20% Off
14 karat pink tourmaline and diamond double halo ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Gorgeous Emerald cut natural gemstone measuring4.5×6.10×1.90 mm centered is a pink tourmaline 14 karat gold double halo diamonds surrounding center stone.
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Peridot Double Halo Ring. 3.40ct Peridot Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite platinum ring showcases a breathtaking approx 3...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 0.80 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Double Square Halo Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Peridot Double Halo Ring. 3.70ct Peridot Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite peridot ring is a true statement of elegance, featuring a breathtaking 3.70-...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
Gorgeous 1.35ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 7-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 1.35ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 7-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified This sophisticated 18k white gold 7-stone ring showcases a stunning 1.00-carat eme...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Swiss Blue Topaz in 18K White Gold Halo Diamond Double Shank Setting
By Vanna K
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vanna K 18K white gold halo ring with split shank and 84 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.55 carats. One center emerald cut Swiss blue topaz measuring 8x6mm. Finger size is 6...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
3.5ct Natural Pear-Cut Emerald & Diamond Double Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Vivid Majesty. Art Deco Grandeur. A Jewel of Timeless Elegance. Commanding in presence yet delicate in detail, this exquisite statement pendant features an approx. 3.5ct natural pea...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Double Band Natural Round Brilliant Channel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Double Band Natural Round Brilliant Channel Set Diamond Ring Diamond Details: This ring features 0.22 ctw of 24 small round brilliant cut diamonds, channel set acros...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Double Headed Coral Duck Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with carved Coral, Diamonds, and Emeralds. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1970s Size 4 3/4
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA 7.51 Natural Colombia Bright Green Emerald Diamonds Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Natural Emerald double halo diamonds ring. 3.45ct. natural Colombian emerald Report: 5151822651 Transparent, Bright green Classic emerald cut 4.06ct Round, Full cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.79 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating indicolite tourmaline, weighing an impressive 17.79 carats, is the centerpiece of this contemporary ring. The emerald-cut stone is framed by a halo of round white diamo...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant 1.15 Carat Double Halo Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the dazzling beauty of this radiant diamond ring. Crafted from 14k white gold and weighing 3.2g, this ring features a stunning 1.15ct diamond at its center, surro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.51 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Double Halo Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.78 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Double Halo Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Octagon Pink Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Set Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The two-tone version of standout double halo engagement ring is designed to hold 0.4 carat emerald cut pink sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Serpent Snake Ring Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Plated Silver J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Serpent Snake Ring Emerald Marquis Diamond & Ruby Eyes Gold Plated Silver Statement Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Serpent Ring is handcrafted as two entwined snakes, w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Iconic Diamond Panther Double Head Bypass Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Diamond Panther Double Head Bypass Ring Crafted in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.21 carats and diamonds of 1.34 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring of Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18K Gold Double Serpent Ring with Ruby, Emerald & Diamond – Circa 1900 This striking antique ring, crafted around 1900, features a dramatic double-serpent design, coilin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Cert. 1.46 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Filigree Vintage Ring in 18K
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.46 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.58 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Halo Oval Cut Emerald Engagement Ring This Emerald ring has a gorgeous unique look.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Panther Snow Leopard Double Two Toned 14K Gold Rose White Statement Animal Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating ring features a unique design with intertwined bands. The ring showcases a snow leopard & panther motifs, crafted in both rose and white tones, with intricate detail...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Bespoke 2.90 Carat Pear D Color Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in London, GB
Create your own bespoke piece of timeless jewellery, This Stunning GIA Certified 2.00 Carat diamond Color D - Clarity VS2 Pear Shaped Diamond which is set in the centre of the Ring f...
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Whi...
1.48tcw Natural Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Accent Dual Dainty Everyday Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A double oval natural emerald & diamond ring in solid 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisite 18 karat white gold cocktail ring features a captivating emerald-cut ruby as its centerpiece, surrounded by 10 additional trapezoid cut rubies, creating ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.47 Carat Red Tourmaline with Yellow Diamond Double Halo Ring Set in 18K Gold.
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 8.90 carat Double Halo ring, featuring 7.47 carat emerald cut Red Tourmaline (Rubellite) set in double halo.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
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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