Designer Nikabell 4ct Zambian Emerald & 3.30ct Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a natural Zambian Emerald, in perfect oval cut, fine quality and grade, spectacular vivid green, 4 carat, and dazzling natural diamonds in round and bague...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$939Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 Karat Gold Ring with Emerald, Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold ring with emerald, ruby and diamonds. May birthstone.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Onyx Men's Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Bold and stunning men's ring highlights a deep vivid green emerald weighing approximately 0.80 carat. The emerald is framed in an exquisite hand cut onyx that evokes a striking contr...
Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural cabochon green emerald and diamond cocktail ring. Oval emerald center stone, surrounded by round and baguette diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting. 1 oval ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.89 carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band 9 stone style showcasing lush green 5 oval cut emeralds weighing 1.89 carats total, alternating to these emeralds are 4 oval cut brilliant colorle...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.89 carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band 9 stone style showcasing lush green 5 oval cut emeralds weighing 1.89 carats total, alternating to these emeralds are 4 oval cut brilliant colorle...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Ring 10kt Yellow Gold Five Stone Size 6 New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 10kt yellow gold and features five vibrant 4x3mm oval cut green emeralds arranged in an elegant multi stone design.
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.87 Carats Emerald Ring with Diamonds in White Gold
Located in London, GB
A deep green emerald truly is the star of the show in this pretty white gold ring, crafted with care by the Haruni family.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 4.8ct Emerald Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elevate your elegance with this stunning ring, beautifully crafted from 14K yellow gold. It features six oval-shaped emeralds, with a total carat weight of 4.8ct, showcasing a vibran...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Double Cluster Ring This illuminating spring green oval emerald and double cluster diamond ring is keenly gratifying.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Handmade 2.03cts 18K Natural Green Cabochon Elongated Oval Floral Antique Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel Setting Material: 18K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 5.5 Grams Main Stone: Emerald (Cabochon) Shape: Oval Approx Weight: 2.03-Carats Clarity: Translucent Color: Me...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ellipse Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size US 6.5 EU 53
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Ellipse Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Emerald, Oval-Cut Emerald Measurements: 5 mm × 4 mm Band Measurements: 4 mm W × 3.5 mm Thick Ring Size: US 6.5 ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tasteful 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant 18K white gold cocktail ring is set with one vivid green, oval shape, emerald in the center, flanked by eight marquise shape diamonds, and bordered on the top and bottom...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent 2.77ct Emerald & Diamond Masterpiece Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Make a statement of pure elegance with this breathtaking designer ring, crafted in 18K white gold. Featuring two radiant oval-cut emeralds totaling 10.26ct, their lush green hue is f...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K Gold Wedding Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A perfect companion to gorgeous formal looks, this show-stopping ring would make a wonderful addition to any jewellery box. - Oval Shape Colombian Emerald 1.35 carat - Oval Shape Whi...
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Baguette Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald and Baguette Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold An elegant three-stone ring crafted in polished 14K white gold, centered with a vivid 2.68-carat oval emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic Emerald Halo Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By Zenith Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite emerald and diamond halo ring features a captivating oval-cut emerald weighing over 1 carat, admired for its rich green color and natural depth.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 1.67 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni Ass...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Emerald Solitaire Ring with Invisible Set Ruby 14K Gold Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Details** • Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold • Center Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald • Emerald Weight: 1.30 Carats • Emerald Size: 6 x 8 mm Oval Cut • Accent Stones: Natural Ruby • Ru...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.5 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond in 18 Karat/Platinum Two-Tone Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 18 Karat Yellow gold and Platinum : 12.3 Grams Measurement of the emerald 12mm X 9mm Size of the ring : 7 Emerald: 5.5 Carat Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 2.12 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 2.12 TCW Certified $4,950 508586 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls!
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Contemporary Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Emerald and diamond dome ring. Featuring an faceted oval shaped natural emerald, with classic Colombian color that weighs approximately 6cts.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 2.94 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stones: Natural Finely Quality Emerald, Diamond Species & Variety: Natural Beryl/Emerald Stone Cut: Oval Mixed Cut Stone Color: Green Transparency: Transparent Saturation: Modera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Certified Natural Emerald Zambian Pear Shape Ring With Oval Ruby And Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Crafted in 18K white gold, this unique ring features a 0.51 carats of round-cut diamond pavé set, a 0.58 carat oval-cut ruby on one side and a natural Zambian pear-shaped emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning 0.42ct Emerald and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elevate your elegance with this luxurious 18K Yellow Gold piece, featuring two stunning oval emeralds with a total carat weight of 0.40ct. Their vibrant green hue adds a touch of sop...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambia emerald 2.61 Ct certified French ring in 18k Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Emerald cluster ring 2.61 cts with diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy 21.58 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This extraordinary Peter Suchy Workshop cocktail ring showcases a breathtaking 21.58 carat oval cabochon emerald, beautifully accented by six sparkling diamonds on each side of the s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.71ctw Emerald Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5 Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Emeralds - Total Carats - 0.51ctw Cut - Oval Color - Green Treatment - Oiling - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 3.00 Ct Zambian Emerald 2.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and charm on your look. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 3,00 carats , in perfect ov...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
25.00 Ct Oval Sapphire Ring, 0.30 Natural Emeralds, 1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Diffused Sapphire Shape: Oval Mineral: Corundum Hardness: 9 on Moh's scale Treatment: Diffused Carat: 25.00 carat Sapphire measurement: 20mm x 15 mm Color: Blue Cut: Excellent Natu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
It comes straight from the 1970s, this splendid vintage ring is set with claws of an emerald oval surrounded by 8 modern brilliant cut diamonds and 3 emeralds shuttle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.0tcw 18K Natural Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Accent Shank
Located in Jupiter, FL
Carefully crafted and set in an 18K white gold setting. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 18K White Gold Setting Weight: 4.6 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Wei...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage AGL 10.13 carat Colombian emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large oval cut emerald, weighing 10.13 carats, dominates this ring in a bright, saturated green, its glassy surface and deep faceting showing off the stone's color.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Stunning emerald ring. High brilliance, transparent clean, vibrant intense green tone, oval faceted natural 1.17 carats emerald encased in an open mount with 4 knife prongs, accented...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Zorab Creation Green Goddess A 2.89-Carat Oval-Shaped Tsavorite Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A 2.89-carat oval-shaped translucent tsavorite is the focal point of this elegant ring. It’s surrounded by 1.13-carat round diamonds in pear-shaped settings with each point further a...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium
1990s Vintage French Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Three Stone 9.11 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The design centers on a prominent oval-cut emerald, flanked by two slightly smaller oval stones, all displaying the richly saturated green hue and characteristic natural inclusions p...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold three-stone ring featuring a natural oval emerald flanked by two brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.37 ct Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
-Center Stone: Natural oval-shaped emerald -Emerald Weight: 1.37 carats -Accent Stones: Natural diamonds -Total Diamond Weight: 2.48 carats -Diamond Color: F–G -Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Ring with Natural Diamonds & Blue Sapphires: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A 0.98ct zambian emerald oval ring set in solid 14K white gold, set with fifty earth mined diamonds and eight blue sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Three Stone Emerald Band 2.50 Ct Zambian Emerald Band Everyday Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Three Natural Zambian Emeralds Total Emerald Weight: 2.50 Carats Emerald Cut: Oval Cut (5x7 mm) Style: Three Stone / Trilogy Ring Sett...
Emerald, 14k Gold
1980's Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut emerald weighing 0.38 carat total Transparent medium green in color - prong set Flanked by rows of square step-cut diamonds Channel set and weighing 0.62 carat ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.16ctw Emerald Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold Size 7.25 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Emerald - 0.86 Carats, Oval Brilliant Cut, Green Color, Oil Treatment - Natural Diamonds (inner halo) - 0.30 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, F - H Color, VS2 Clarity ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Opal Emerald Textured Gold Ball Cluster Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Organic ring from the 1960 - 1970s era, this cluster style ring features an oval opal with a beautiful red, blue, green and yellow flat of color set among 12 prong set emerald with a...
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.87 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 1.87 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring This ring has a 1.03 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and is surrounded by Natural Round Cut Diamonds that weighs 0.84 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18K White Gold Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Late 20th/Early 21st Century Style: Contemporary Metal: 18K white gold Emeralds: 10 oval-cut Colombian emeralds Emerald weight: Approximately 4.27 carats total Diamonds: 20 r...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
A striking vintage 18K gold cocktail ring centered by a substantial oval emerald cabochon, displaying a rich green color and the natural internal characteristics associated with emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.74 Ct Russian Emerald Cabochon and Spinel 18K Gold Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A playful Ring centered with mint green Emerald cabochon and accented by romantic pink Spinel. The Emerald comes from the picturesque Ural Mountains in Russia and has a very pleasan...
Emerald, Spinel, 18k Gold
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 gold dome setting with 10 baguette and 22 round brilliant cut diamonds. 1 oval gr...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning emerald diamond ring 18KT Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning oval emerald 3 carats vibrant green color in 18KT yellow gold with 3 carats of white diamonds. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company pol...
Diamond, Emerald
$1,519Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.33 Ctw Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Modern elegance meets timeless sophistication in this open emerald diamond ring crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold. Featuring approximately 0.99 carats of natural Zambian emeralds,...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,795Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Twist Diamond Emerald 2.10 Carat Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white gold and features 1 oval cut natural beryl emerald weighing 1.70 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
0.40ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Introducing a stunning handmade Colombian emerald diamond solitaire engagement ring, crafted from 9ct yellow gold. This exquisite ring features a gorgeous 0.30ct emerald-cut green Co...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$12,640Sale Price|20% Off
1990s 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.20ct Center
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant yellow gold emerald and diamond ring features a striking architectural design centered around a vibrant oval emerald measuring 9 x 7mm, weighing approximately 1.20 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 2.16 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond 6.5 Ring Size 14k White Gold 2.16 TCW Certified $4,950 310997 This stunning solitaire ring features a vibrant, richly colored emerald as its centerpiece, car...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 2.33 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.33 TCW Certified $3,950 221335 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald ring has been Ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gemstone: Emerald Gemstone Color: Green Gemstone Shape: Oval Birthstone Month: May Side Stone: Diamond Diamond Color: White Clarity: I1-I2 Total Diamond Weight: 0.84 Carats Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 2.50 Ct Zambian Emerald 2.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Dive into the allure of our 2,50 ct oval-shaped Natural Zambian Emerald, gracefully embraced by a halo of brilliant diamonds of 2,50 carats, F-G color VS clarity.Set in pristine 18k ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Captivating 1.22ct Emeralds and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Discover unparalleled elegance with this stunning 14K white gold ring, adorned with six captivating oval emeralds totaling 1.1 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 0.65ct Emerald and Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the captivating elegance of this luxurious 18K yellow gold ring, meticulously designed to feature a stunning oval-shaped emerald as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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