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Emerald Rings 30 Carat

GIA Certified 30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

-mirrors brilliance, a signature characteristic only the finest emerald cuts can achieve. The stone is

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald

30 Carat Columbian Emerald Ring with Pyrite Inclusion
30 Carat Columbian Emerald Ring with Pyrite Inclusion

30 Carat Columbian Emerald Ring with Pyrite Inclusion

Located in Houston, TX

finished in Columbia! This one of a kind, spectacular Columbian emerald ring weighs approximately 30.00

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pyrite, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat .30 Carat
Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat .30 Carat

Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat .30 Carat

Located in New York, NY

.30ct Natural Round emerald ring. 4mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .10

Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .30 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
GIA Certified .30 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

GIA Certified .30 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Emerald and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval green emerald center stone in a 14k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring with Huge 24 Carat Emerald and 30 Diamonds
18 Karat Gold Ring with Huge 24 Carat Emerald and 30 Diamonds

18 Karat Gold Ring with Huge 24 Carat Emerald and 30 Diamonds

Located in Berlin, DE

30 diamonds of approx. 0.05 carat each. The emerald has a weight of approx. 24 carats and a size of

Category

Late 20th Century Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Magnificent 30 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Magnificent 30 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Magnificent 30 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

ring handcrafted in platinum, showcasing an impressive approximately 30-carat emerald-cut aquamarine

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum

Mid Century GIA 30 carat no heat yellow sapphire diamond emerald 18k gold ring
Mid Century GIA 30 carat no heat yellow sapphire diamond emerald 18k gold ring

Mid Century GIA 30 carat no heat yellow sapphire diamond emerald 18k gold ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This extraordinary Mid-Century ring is a commanding statement of scale, color, and refined

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 carat Smokey Quartz Foliate Motif Ring 14k Yellow Gold
30 carat Smokey Quartz Foliate Motif Ring 14k Yellow Gold

30 carat Smokey Quartz Foliate Motif Ring 14k Yellow Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

This vintage organic cocktail ring boasts a stunning 30 carat rectangular step cut smokey quartz

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Late 20th Century Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring 30 Carat Natural Brazilian Blue Green Emerald
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring 30 Carat Natural Brazilian Blue Green Emerald

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring 30 Carat Natural Brazilian Blue Green Emerald

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This exquisite custom made ring is made of 18kt white gold. It showcases a rare 30Ct natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

30 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
30 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

30 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

are G/H in color and VS in clarity Gemstone Details: 30ct oval cabochon emerald Ring Size: 9.50 Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

.30 Carat Emerald, Diamond Princess Yellow White Gold Stacking Band Rings
.30 Carat Emerald, Diamond Princess Yellow White Gold Stacking Band Rings

.30 Carat Emerald, Diamond Princess Yellow White Gold Stacking Band Rings

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Emerald, .30 carats Diamonds, .13 carats each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

30 Carat Smoky Quartz Ring

30 Carat Smoky Quartz Ring

Located in Miami, FL

14k yellow gold ring featuring an emerald cut smoky quartz weighing approximately 30cts total. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring
Vintage 1.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring

Vintage 1.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Total; G-I Color , Clarity SI1 25 Calibre Emeralds; .30 Carats Total Ring Size: 7.25, sizing available

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Aquamarine  & Diamond Ring
Magnificent Aquamarine  & Diamond Ring

Magnificent Aquamarine & Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Emerald cut Aquamarine Ring - approximately 25-30 carat Aquamarine set in 14Kt White Gold

Category

American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

30 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
30 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

30 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 30 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 18 x 21

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Carat emerald cut Smoky Quartz gold Ring
30 Carat emerald cut Smoky Quartz gold Ring

30 Carat emerald cut Smoky Quartz gold Ring

Located in Miami, FL

14k yellow gold vintage ring featuring an emerald cut smoky quartz weighing approximately 30cts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Carat Aquamarine Ring  GIA
30 Carat Aquamarine Ring  GIA

30 Carat Aquamarine Ring GIA

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 14k. Brilliantly vintage and timelessly au-courant, this jewel features a 30.0-carat

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

30 Carat Modernist Citrine Ring by Weber & Cie
30 Carat Modernist Citrine Ring by Weber & Cie

30 Carat Modernist Citrine Ring by Weber & Cie

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 18k, by Weber & Cie, Geneva, Switzerland. Set with a luminous 30.0 carat yellow-gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

30 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
30 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

30 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

What a statement! This ring features a stunning 30 carat emerald cut aquamarine with diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.98 Carat Green Sapphire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Statement OOAK AD1749-30
2.98 Carat Green Sapphire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Statement OOAK AD1749-30

2.98 Carat Green Sapphire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Statement OOAK AD1749-30

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring with an emerald-shaped green sapphire in the center, flanked by blue

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14 Karat White Gold Ring Set with Huge Aquamarine circa 30 Carat
Large 14 Karat White Gold Ring Set with Huge Aquamarine circa 30 Carat

Large 14 Karat White Gold Ring Set with Huge Aquamarine circa 30 Carat

Located in Berlin, DE

about 17mm x 24mm x 11mm (about 30 carats). Additionally set with 8 diamonds in top quality and color

Category

20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

30 Carat Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring 18 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail
30 Carat Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring 18 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail

30 Carat Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring 18 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail

Located in New York, NY

We are so delighted to have this extraordinary 30 Carat antique natural Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond

Category

20th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

30 Carat Aquamarine Ring
30 Carat Aquamarine Ring

30 Carat Aquamarine Ring

Located in Lake Forest, IL

White gold ring set with an estimated 30ct Aquamarine. The stone measures 22.55 x 16.48 x 10.55mm

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

30 Carat Citrine Ring Signed Tiffany & Co.
30 Carat Citrine Ring Signed Tiffany & Co.

30 Carat Citrine Ring Signed Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum ring featuring 1 emerald cut citrine weighing approximately 30 carats surrounded by full

Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Aquamarine Gold Ring 30 Carat Aquamarine Emerald Cut
Antique Art Deco Aquamarine Gold Ring 30 Carat Aquamarine Emerald Cut

Antique Art Deco Aquamarine Gold Ring 30 Carat Aquamarine Emerald Cut

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This is a fabulous 15ct yellow gold ring which boasts a 30ct Aquamarine that is Emerald Cut. It

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 1950s Platinum 30 Carat VVS Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Midcentury 1950s Platinum 30 Carat VVS Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring

Midcentury 1950s Platinum 30 Carat VVS Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

This amazing impressive ring is set in solid platinum, tested, and features a huge central 25 carat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

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By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

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4.96 Carat Green Beryl Square Radiant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba

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By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Cute Natural Emerald 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cute Natural Emerald 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Emerald Weight is: Approx. 0.10 Carats (High Quality) Emerald Measures: Approx. 2.80mm Ring size: 5.25 (free sizing a...

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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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9K Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet Victorian Trilogy Ring, Customization Available

Located in Chesham, GB

This Trilogy ring is made from Solid 9K Yellow Gold with Natural Rhodolite Garnet *Total Height 4mm, Width 15mm, Length 10mm This is an English made Ring set with a center 7x5mm and...

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2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in London, GB

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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Pink Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Pink Diamond Ring

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Pink Diamond

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Located in London, GB

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Emerald Rings 30 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald rings 30 carat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 84 vintage or 155 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an emerald rings 30 carat from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An emerald rings 30 carat from Luigi Ferrara, Antinori Fine Jewels and Emeralds Maravellous — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an emerald rings 30 carat featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an emerald rings 30 carat, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Emerald Rings 30 Carat?

On average, an emerald rings 30 carat at 1stDibs sells for $4,530, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $1,875,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.