Edwardian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Sterling Silver Negligee Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
The amethysts are modified emerald and pear-shaped cuts—smooth cabochon tops with faceted backs.
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.21 Carat Aquamarine Kite Loose Gemstone for Custom Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Key Details Gemstone Type: Aquamarine Total Carat Weight: 3.21 carats Cut: Kite shape Dimensions: 14.4 x 10.5 x 5 mm Setting: Loose, unmounted (custom jewelry services available) Des...
Aquamarine, Beryl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The colored gemstones are set in yellow gold bezels and are approximately 2mm. There are 8 rubies, 5 emeralds and 6 sapphires. The combined weight of all 19 "Big Three" stones is e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Fine Natural Aquamarine Beryl 3.88 Carat – Madagascar – Collector Quality Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gem Type: Santa Maria Aquamarine Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Madagascar Shape : Cushion Cut Color : Crystal Blue / Santa Maria Blue Clarity : VVS Clean Weight : 3.88 Carats Dimensions ...
Aquamarine
Antique Negligee Necklace natural 3.55ctw Aquamarines solid 14K Gold/ 47cm/5.2gr
Located in SE
Comes with original period shabby leather, velvet and silk case with a logo of Finish retailer. 6 natural Aquamarines in this design, color is Blue with tint of Green. Largest is em...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Opulent Multi-Gem Jeweled Sunburst Brooch Gold-Tone, Vintage Statement
Located in Milford, DE
A dramatic vintage jeweled brooch bursting with color and radiance, this opulent sunburst-inspired piece is set with a richly saturated array of oval-cut glass stones in ruby red, em...
Crystal
AAAA Natural Aquamarine 14.7 Cts Oval Top Loose Gemstone For Jewelry Making
Located in New York, NY
We offer all shapes, Round cut, Oval cut, Cushion cut, Rectangular cushion cut, Emerald cut , Heart shape , Marquise and other fancy shapes.
Aquamarine
AAAA Natural Aquamarine 13.73 Cts Oval Loose Gemstone For Jewelry Making
Located in New York, NY
We offer all shapes, Round cut, Oval cut, Cushion cut, Rectangular cushion cut, Emerald cut, Heart shape, Marquise and other fancy shapes.
Aquamarine
Hamsa 0.25 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Evil Eye Khamsa Bracelet
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Also available bespoke, with your choice of precious and semi-precious stones, please reach out and allow 1 - 5 weeks approximately for making.
White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The size and quality of the gemstones is what makes these earrings stand out. Radiant cut diamonds combine the elegance of the emerald cut with the sparkle of the round brilliant cut.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.5 Ct Emerald Three-Stone Ring Past Present Future Diamond Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds are very precious , Very Difficult to find and getting more and more difficult to find emerald Platinum ( ring Weight ) 8 gm Diamonds are round brilliant cut , approximatel...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Emeralds Maravellous Solitaire Natural Colombian Emerald 18K Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This is a stunning emerald bezel set solitaire engagement ring, the center stone is a natural Colombian emerald emerald cut weighing 2.32 carats.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 6.0ct Vintage Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Engagement Wedding 18k White
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Timeless Vintage ITALIAN-MADE 18k White Gold (stamped) Green Emerald and Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring. The Center Stone is GIA Certified 3.65ct Natural COLOMBIAN Octagona...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are so gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and total 50pts and in-between these red stones are emerald cut diamonds totalling 10pts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.2 Carat Green Tourmaline & .15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.2 Carat Emerald cut Green Tourmaline & 0.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate This spectacular Cocktail ring consisting of a single Emerald cut Green ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold
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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