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H Stern Emerald Ring

H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring

H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking designer ring by H. Stern, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vibrant emerald and

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s H. Stern 1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Vintage 1950s H. Stern 1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Vintage 1950s H. Stern 1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By H. Stern

Located in New York, NY

weighing a total of approximately 0.40 carat. Signed by H. Stern Circa 1950s Size 6 3/4, resizable

Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold 5.01ct Green Tourmaline Ring
H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold 5.01ct Green Tourmaline Ring

H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold 5.01ct Green Tourmaline Ring

By H. Stern

Located in New York, NY

This vintage H. Stern ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a stunning 5.01-carat green

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stern 1960s 7 Carats Citrine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Stern 1960s 7 Carats Citrine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Stern 1960s 7 Carats Citrine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Poitiers, FR

approximately. Total weight of the diamonds : 0,08 carat approximately. The ring is signed Stern on the inside

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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H Stern 5.20 Carat Aquamarine and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Signet Ring
H Stern 5.20 Carat Aquamarine and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Signet Ring

H Stern 5.20 Carat Aquamarine and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Signet Ring

Located in QLD , AU

. Crafted by the Brazilian jeweller - H Stern whose jewels are worn by celebrities worldwide - join the H

Category

20th Century Brazilian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
H. Stern Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Ring

H. Stern Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ring by H. Stern. With 14 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity

Category

20th Century Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Crystal Emerald Cut octagon and White Diamond Round Ring in 18 Karat
H. Stern Crystal Emerald Cut octagon and White Diamond Round Ring in 18 Karat

H. Stern Crystal Emerald Cut octagon and White Diamond Round Ring in 18 Karat

By H. Stern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning estate H. Stern crystal emerald cut octagon and white diamond ring in 18k rose gold. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald

H. Stern Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
H. Stern Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold

H. Stern Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold

By H. Stern

Located in Towson, MD

One 18-karat yellow gold brushed finished ring, designed by H. Stern, set with one 11x9mm emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Diamond Citrine Ametrine Quartz Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Brazil
H. Stern Diamond Citrine Ametrine Quartz Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Brazil

H. Stern Diamond Citrine Ametrine Quartz Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Brazil

By H. Stern

Located in Lisbon, PT

H. Stern Diamond, Citrine and Ametrine Quartz Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Brazil, 21st

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H Stern 11.82ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
H Stern 11.82ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

H Stern 11.82ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage H Stern aquamarine and diamond ring in 18 karat white

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

H. Stern Citrine Ring
H. Stern Citrine Ring

H. Stern Citrine Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Darnestown, MD

Interesting setting for this emerald cut citrine ring in which the shank extends around the stone

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring by H. Stern
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring by H. Stern

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring by H. Stern

By H. Stern

Located in San Francisco, CA

This gorgeous Vintage Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring truly is a special piece, made by a

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Tourmaline and Diamond Ring and Earring Set
H. Stern Tourmaline and Diamond Ring and Earring Set

H. Stern Tourmaline and Diamond Ring and Earring Set

By H. Stern

Located in New York, NY

, H.Stern. The beautiful faceted scissor-cut (rectangular step-cut) gems-- 9.30 carats the ring and 11.20

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Estate H. Stern White Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Estate H. Stern White Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Estate H. Stern White Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful H. Stern cocktail ring with a big emerald cut white crystal. Handmade in 18k yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold GIA Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold GIA Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring

H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold GIA Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pink Color - 16.6ct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H Stern 13ct Aquamarine Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Brazil
H Stern 13ct Aquamarine Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Brazil

H Stern 13ct Aquamarine Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Brazil

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish H Stern aquamarine & diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat white gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

H Stern Aquamarine and Platinum Cocktail Ring
H Stern Aquamarine and Platinum Cocktail Ring

H Stern Aquamarine and Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in QLD , AU

Wow, what a knockout ring! It certainly won't go unnoticed, with its magnificent emerald cut

Category

20th Century Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

1970s H Stern Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
1970s H Stern Gold Diamond Emerald Ring

1970s H Stern Gold Diamond Emerald Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vintage 1970s H Stern 18k gold diamond and emerald ring. Ring size is 3, ring top is 19mm x 23mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

H. Stern Emerald Cut Aquamarine with Diamonds on a Platinum Ring
H. Stern Emerald Cut Aquamarine with Diamonds on a Platinum Ring

H. Stern Emerald Cut Aquamarine with Diamonds on a Platinum Ring

By H. Stern

Located in New York, NY

A great diamond and aquamarine platinum ring. The stunning intense blue aquamarine emerald cut

Category

Vintage 1950s Peruvian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

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H.Stern Rock Crystal Bracelet
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By H. Stern

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted with large rock crystals prong set in 18k yellow gold and 4 small Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by H.Stern Circa early 2000s 8 x 1 1/2 inches. Fits like 7 inches

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Located in London, GB

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H Stern Emerald Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate h stern emerald ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect h stern emerald ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic h stern emerald ring over the years, but those made by H. Stern are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A h stern emerald ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 7, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a h stern emerald ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is an H Stern Emerald Ring?

The price for a h stern emerald ring starts at $1,299 and tops out at $11,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,225.

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.