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Emilio Jewelry Certified 9.08 Carat Muzo No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring
Emilio Jewelry Certified 9.08 Carat Muzo No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring

Emilio Jewelry Certified 9.08 Carat Muzo No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

Featuring an octagon cut No oil & Untreated Colombian Emerald weighing over 7 Carats. With the

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

GRS Certified 2.64 Carat Cushion MUZO Green Emerald Cocktail Ring
GRS Certified 2.64 Carat Cushion MUZO Green Emerald Cocktail Ring

GRS Certified 2.64 Carat Cushion MUZO Green Emerald Cocktail Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

shaped emerald of vivid green hue, certified insignificant oil by GRS. Flanking the center stone are

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.67 Carat Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
1.67 Carat Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum

1.67 Carat Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum

Located in Tokyo, JP

A stunning ring featuring a 1.674 Carat Natural Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald and 0.70 Carats of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GRS Certified 1.90 Carat Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald Ring Made in Platinum
GRS Certified 1.90 Carat Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald Ring Made in Platinum

GRS Certified 1.90 Carat Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald Ring Made in Platinum

Located in Tokyo, JP

A stunning ring featuring a GRS Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald and 0.77

Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Certified 3.65 Carat Untreated No Oil Muzo Colombian Emerald Ring
Emilio Jewelry Certified 3.65 Carat Untreated No Oil Muzo Colombian Emerald Ring

Emilio Jewelry Certified 3.65 Carat Untreated No Oil Muzo Colombian Emerald Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

Vivid Green Muzo Color. This emerald is an ideal investment as they are very hard to get a hold of since

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald

GRS Certified 7.21 Carat Colombian Emerald Muzo Minor Oil Diamond Ring
GRS Certified 7.21 Carat Colombian Emerald Muzo Minor Oil Diamond Ring

GRS Certified 7.21 Carat Colombian Emerald Muzo Minor Oil Diamond Ring

By Rewa Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

A brand new emerald and diamond ring by Rewa. The center emerald weighs 7.21 carat approximately

Category

2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry 4.00 Carat No Oil Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Ring
Emilio Jewelry 4.00 Carat No Oil Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Ring

Emilio Jewelry 4.00 Carat No Oil Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

in high end jewels. Featuring one of the most sought after super gem emeralds we have ever owned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald

Emilio Jewelry 8 Carat Muzo No Oil Unenhanced Certified Emerald Ring
Emilio Jewelry 8 Carat Muzo No Oil Unenhanced Certified Emerald Ring

Emilio Jewelry 8 Carat Muzo No Oil Unenhanced Certified Emerald Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

Showcasing a very special certified 8ct old mine Muzo Colombian emerald center stone of excellent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald

Antique French Gold w/ Platinum Muzo Colombian Emerald & Diamond Navette Ring
Antique French Gold w/ Platinum Muzo Colombian Emerald & Diamond Navette Ring

Antique French Gold w/ Platinum Muzo Colombian Emerald & Diamond Navette Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

****Antique French Emerald & Diamond Platter Navette Oval Ring.**** --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GRS Cert. 4.37 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Ring
GRS Cert. 4.37 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Ring

GRS Cert. 4.37 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Ring

Located in Miami, FL

GRS-certified 4.37 carat octagonal step-cut natural Colombian emerald ring features a vivid "Muzo

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GRS Cert. 4.92 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Trillion Diamond Ring
GRS Cert. 4.92 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Trillion Diamond Ring

GRS Cert. 4.92 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Trillion Diamond Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This GRS-certified 4.92 carat octagonal step-cut natural Colombian "Muzo Green" emerald ring is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

4.61 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
4.61 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum

4.61 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum

Located in Tokyo, JP

A stunning ring featuring a 4.61 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 2.10 Carats of Diamond Accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.66 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
1.66 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum

1.66 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum

Located in Tokyo, JP

A stunning ring featuring a 1.66 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 2.00 Carats of Diamond Accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.43 Carat MUZO Colombian Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
GIA Certified 4.43 Carat MUZO Colombian Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

GIA Certified 4.43 Carat MUZO Colombian Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional treasure, this GIA-certified 4.43-carat Muzo Colombian emerald ring is a masterpiece

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.06 Carat Old Mine Muzo Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Split Shank 18k Ring
2.06 Carat Old Mine Muzo Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Split Shank 18k Ring

2.06 Carat Old Mine Muzo Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Split Shank 18k Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

. This Emerald was sourced from the legendary Muzo Mine, located in the western Boyaca province of the

Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Muzo No Oil Unenhanced 6.00 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Ring
Emilio Jewelry Muzo No Oil Unenhanced 6.00 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Ring

Emilio Jewelry Muzo No Oil Unenhanced 6.00 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

Showcasing a very special certified 6 carat very clean natural unenhanced, no oil Colombian Emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald

GRS Certified 2.62 Carat Colombian, Muzo Green Emerald Ring set in 18K Gold
GRS Certified 2.62 Carat Colombian, Muzo Green Emerald Ring set in 18K Gold

GRS Certified 2.62 Carat Colombian, Muzo Green Emerald Ring set in 18K Gold

Located in Tokyo, JP

A stunning ring featuring a GRS Certified 2.62 Carat Natural Colombian, Muzo Green, Minor Emerald

Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rare Mariposa Vivid Green Muzo Old Mine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Stack Ring
Rare Mariposa Vivid Green Muzo Old Mine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Stack Ring

Rare Mariposa Vivid Green Muzo Old Mine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Stack Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

are formally described as “Muzo Green” (*) and commonly known in the trade as “Old Mine” emeralds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald & Diamond
TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald & Diamond

TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald & Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

diamonds and with one gorgeous translucent Colombian emerald from the mines of Muzo. This ring is unique

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

40 Carat Colombian Vivid Green Muzo No Oil Set
40 Carat Colombian Vivid Green Muzo No Oil Set

40 Carat Colombian Vivid Green Muzo No Oil Set

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

, ring, and earrings. These emeralds are untreated/no oil and Vivid Green Muzo Color. This emerald suite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald

Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Center emerald super fine gem emerald: 4.42cts Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

3.20 Carat AAA From Muzo Colombia Bezel Set Solitaire Ring Gold 18K
3.20 Carat AAA From Muzo Colombia Bezel Set Solitaire Ring Gold 18K

3.20 Carat AAA From Muzo Colombia Bezel Set Solitaire Ring Gold 18K

Located in Jupiter, FL

Displayed is a rich dark green Colombian emerald, solitaire, emerald-cut bezel ring in solid 18K

Category

2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 9.30 Carat Muzo Colombian No Oil Investment Ring
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 9.30 Carat Muzo Colombian No Oil Investment Ring

Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 9.30 Carat Muzo Colombian No Oil Investment Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

, The focal point of this ring is the 8.32 Carat AGL Certified No Oil Old Mine Muzo Colombian Emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald

Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Emilio Jewelry Vault at dealer pricing, Center emerald 4.00 carats and 2.00 carats of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

C. Dunaigre Certified 4.52 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Ring
C. Dunaigre Certified 4.52 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Ring

C. Dunaigre Certified 4.52 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

C. Dunaigre Certified 4.52 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Ring with Trillion Diamonds

Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring

Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring

By RAF

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional three carat emerald-cut Muzo Colombian Emerald, set with two trapezoid diamonds with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified Vivid Green Colombian Emerald and Diamonds Ring
Certified Vivid Green Colombian Emerald and Diamonds Ring

Certified Vivid Green Colombian Emerald and Diamonds Ring

By Claris-A

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

emerald of 2.58 carats. Its provenance is authenticated by a certificate (from Bellerophon Paris) that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Impressive Emerald Cabochon Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Impressive Emerald Cabochon Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Impressive Emerald Cabochon Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This spectacular 26c. Muzo Colombian Emerald is surrounded by 7.5c of beautiful diamonds mounted in

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Spectra Fine Jewelry Colombian Emerald Diamond Twin Ring
Spectra Fine Jewelry Colombian Emerald Diamond Twin Ring

Spectra Fine Jewelry Colombian Emerald Diamond Twin Ring

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Minor SSEF Certified baguette emerald from Muzo mine, delicately cradled in a warm 18k yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

6.07 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Swiss Certification
6.07 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Swiss Certification

6.07 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Swiss Certification

Located in Chicago, IL

stones. Of particular importance, the color is described as consistent with emeralds from the Muzo

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

2.77tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Pear Cut Ring
2.77tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Pear Cut Ring

2.77tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Pear Cut Ring

Located in Jupiter, FL

ring displays a 2.17-carat natural Colombian emerald, emerald cut from the famous Muzo mines. The

Category

2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 6.78 Carat Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
GRS Certified 6.78 Carat Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring

GRS Certified 6.78 Carat Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut ✔ Emerald Origin: Colombia (Muzo) ✔ Diamond Weight: 30 diamonds, 3.06 carats

Category

Early 2000s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 4.09 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 4.09 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 4.09 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

by the report from GRS stating that the emerald is Colombian Muzo green with minor clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.41tcw 14K AAA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
2.41tcw 14K AAA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

2.41tcw 14K AAA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Jupiter, FL

emerald with Muzo green color and excellent eye clarity. This gem has a rich, dark green color that

Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.71tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Trillion Cut Ring
2.71tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Trillion Cut Ring

2.71tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Trillion Cut Ring

Located in Jupiter, FL

ring displays a 2.21-carat natural Colombian emerald, emerald cut from the famous Muzo mines. The

Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70ct 14K Colombian Emerald Oval Cut Cabochon Men's Solitaire Ring
1.70ct 14K Colombian Emerald Oval Cut Cabochon Men's Solitaire Ring

1.70ct 14K Colombian Emerald Oval Cut Cabochon Men's Solitaire Ring

Located in Jupiter, FL

collection. The natural Muzo mined cabochon emerald is of excellent quality and is bezel set in a secure

Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s Drop Shape Natural Unenhanced Emerald Old Mine Diamond Ring
1920s Drop Shape Natural Unenhanced Emerald Old Mine Diamond Ring

1920s Drop Shape Natural Unenhanced Emerald Old Mine Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

Drop shape old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set to the centre with a drop shape old mine diamond

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Eternity Ring Band in 14Kt Yellow Gold with 1.62 Carats of Colombian Emeralds
Eternity Ring Band in 14Kt Yellow Gold with 1.62 Carats of Colombian Emeralds

Eternity Ring Band in 14Kt Yellow Gold with 1.62 Carats of Colombian Emeralds

Located in Miami, FL

great Cristal transparency and has a substantial size. Note: The Muzo-Coscuez emerald district, is a

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut 3 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Oval Cut 3 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring

Oval Cut 3 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring

Located in Miami, FL

7.50 carat rough Emerald, it was mined over 20 years ago from the famous Muzo mines in the western

Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modernist 1970 Bold Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 3.15 Cts Of Diamonds And Emeralds
Modernist 1970 Bold Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 3.15 Cts Of Diamonds And Emeralds

Modernist 1970 Bold Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 3.15 Cts Of Diamonds And Emeralds

Located in Miami, FL

diamonds, 1.65 Ctw, F/G color, VS-2 clarity and 11 natural Colombian green emeralds from the Muzo mine

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Platinum Toi Et Moi Ring with 2.81 Ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond
Gia Certified Platinum Toi Et Moi Ring with 2.81 Ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond

Gia Certified Platinum Toi Et Moi Ring with 2.81 Ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

x 4.28 mm) of a Colombian green emerald from Muzo, 1.09 carats. One heart shaped cut (7.76 x 6.20 x

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

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Muzo Emerald Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of muzo emerald rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 8 vintage versions or 55 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of muzo emerald rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Artisan muzo emerald rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Muzo Emerald Colombia, Emilio! and Thesis Gems and Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many tumbled, emerald cut and cushion cut muzo emerald rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of muzo emerald rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Muzo Emerald Rings?

Prices for muzo emerald rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $784 and can go as high as $257,929, while muzo emerald rings, on average, fetch $2,400.

The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design

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.

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.