Mark Henry Paraiba Ring

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mark henry paraiba ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a mark henry paraiba ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and cabochon alternatives.

The price for a mark henry paraiba ring starts at $3,450 and tops out at $154,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $49,850.

Mark Henry is a contemporary jewelry brand that not only specializes in luxurious handcrafted diamond confections but is also known to jewelry lovers for its rings, necklaces and earrings that feature natural alexandrites, one of the world's most breathtaking and rarest gemstones — and one that can change color when exposed to different light sources.

Founded by American entrepreneur Mois Medine, this New York City company's name combines the first names of Medine’s sons. The company is revered for cocktail rings, pendants and drop earrings that often see an integration of floral motifs and other themes that are drawn from nature. The adornments are primarily made with rare and exotic gems, and Mark Henry has positioned itself over time as a premiere destination for exceptional alexandrite jewelry. 

Discovered in Russia during the 1800s, alexandrite is named for Alexander II, Emperor of Russia during the 19th century. The country's mines were emptied of alexandrite by the late 1800s, and so the gem is now mined Sri Lanka, East Africa and Brazil. The alexandrite in Mark Henry jewelry is sourced from an ethically operated, family-owned mine in the southeastern region of Brazil.

Often described as “emerald by day, ruby by night,” alexandrite changes color from a bluish-green in daylight to a purplish-red in incandescent light. The gem could be found in the Victorian jewelry of England, and famed Tiffany & Co. mineralogist George Frederick Kunz also created alexandrite jewelry into the early 20th century. 

Mark Henry jewelry also features paraiba tourmalines, a scarce and highly valuable gemstone originally discovered in 1989. The color of the stone is a hypnotizing blue and it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraiba, Brazil. 

On 1stDibs, find Mark Henry rings, necklaces, earrings and more. 

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.