No Oil Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
No Oil Emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set with a central cushion shape old cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and no clarity enhancement in an open back claw...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GRS Cert. 4.9 Carat Insignificant Oil Colombian Emerald & Trapezoid Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 4.90 Carat Insignificant Oil Colombian Emerald With 1.01 Carats in Trapezoid Cut Side Stones, Set in a Platinum and 18K Gold 3-Stone Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gubelin Certified Natural Colombian Emerald 3.38 Carat and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ultra Rare Gubelin and GIA certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring. 3.38 Carat Emerald is brilliant-cut, Colombian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.77 Carat Colombian Emerald and 1.52 Carat Trilliant Diamond Plat
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless sophistication, this exquisite three-stone ring showcases a magnificent 4.77-carat octagonal step-cut Colombian green emerald, officially certified by the GIA.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 3.95ct Colombian Emerald & 3.15ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
- Edwardian antique emerald & diamond Toi et Moi ring - 3.95ct cushion-shape Colombian emerald, 9.91x9.20x6.35mm - 3.15ct Old Mine-cut diamond (O-P / SI1) - Side stones: approx 0.75...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$32,199Sale Price|42% Off
Emilio Jewelry 4.40 Carat Colombian Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Jewelry 4.40 Carat Colombian Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Ring This amazing ring is unique and well thought out before Emilio designed it!
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
No Oil Edwardian Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
No Oil Edwardian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a drop shape old cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and no clarity enhancement i...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$74,480Sale Price|24% Off
6.56 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Swiss Certification
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and impactful three-stone ring centered by a natural Colombian emerald weighing 6.56 carats, accompanied by a Swiss gemological report from C.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.58 Carat Colombian Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous vintage three-stone engagement ring features a rectangular cushion cut Colombian emerald weighing 2.58 carats, mounted in a four double claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.60 Carat Pear Cut Colombian Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 5.60 Carat Pear Cut Colombian Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.38 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3.38 carat Colombian emerald ring in platinum featuring 0.70 carat princess cut diamonds with intricate filigree shank and two-tone design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.82 CT GIA Cert. Colombian Green Emerald in Vintage 18k YG/Plat Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
2.82 CT GIA Certified Colombian Green Emerald in Vintage 18k YG & Platinum Diamond Ring This remarkable vintage ring is a true showcase piece, uniting bold design with and excep...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 3.27 Carat Certified Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Jewelry Certified Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring This amazing ring is unique and well thought out before Emilio designed it! Most women today want a ring that is striking, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
"2.40 Carat Platinum Emerald & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring"
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic among engagement rings, this genuine emerald, and tapered diamond engagement ring features a vibrant round Colombian emerald.
Emerald
5.41 Carat Vivid Green Colombian Muzo Emerald & Old Euro Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 5.41 carat cushion-cut "Vivid Green" minor oil Colombian emerald in 18K white gold three-stone ring. Flanked by two old European-cut diamonds totaling 1.50 carats. Ring...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Old Mine Muzo Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified 3.10 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.41 Carat Vivid Green Colombian Muzo Emerald & Old Euro Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 5.41 carat cushion-cut "Vivid Green" minor oil Colombian emerald in 18K white gold three-stone ring. Flanked by two old European-cut diamonds totaling 1.50 carats. Ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$45,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 7.12ct Columbian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 7.12ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring (GRS Certified) An exceptional example of timeless luxury, this Bora & Co ring features a breathtaking 7.12-carat GRS-ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$45,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bora & Co GRS Certified 7.12ct Columbian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 7.12ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring (GRS Certified) An exceptional example of timeless luxury, this Bora & Co ring features a breathtaking 7.12-carat GRS-ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
SSEF Certified 2.27 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This elegant ring features an SSEF-certified, no-oil Colombian emerald weighing 2.27 carats, expertly cut into a cushion shape.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.15tcw PLAT Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Tapered Baguette-Round Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic among engagement rings, this emerald, and tapered diamond engagement ring features a vibrant round Colombian emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 6.72 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald with Trapezoid Diamonds in 18 Karat
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
A stunning and ever classic Colombian Emerald ring flanked by two matched Trapezoid Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.02tcw AAA Fine Quality Rich Green Colombian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Plat
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite fine quality AAA Colombian emerald and diamond ring. The center gemstone showcases almost a full carat of pure Colombian, AAA+ emerald goodness!
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GCS Certified 6.02 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, England
GCS Certified 6.02 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gubelin Certified 3.90 Carat Untreated No Oil Colombian Emerald
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault, Showcasing a magnificent investment grade 3.90ct Gubelin certified no oil/untreated Colombian emerald. The color is Vivid Green which is the bes...
Emerald, Platinum
$71,600Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 8.69 Carat Colombian Emerald with Trillion Diamond Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional emerald is accompanied by a report from GRS GemResearch Swisslab, confirming its identity as a natural Colombian emerald. The gemstone weighs 8.69 carats and featur...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS 10.29 Carat COLOMBIAN Minor Oil diamond Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Platinum Colombian Emerald & Diamond Bombé Cluster Ring Discover timeless elegance with this exceptional emerald and diamond ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.18tcw PLAT Fine Quality Rich Green Oval Emerald & Pear Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The diamonds are securely held in a three-prong setting, all beautifully crafted in platinum. Setting Style: Prong-Three Stone Setting Material: Platinum Setting Weight: 4.5 Grams ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.70tcw Plat Round Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic, 14k solid gold natural emerald & diamond three stone engagement ring. A timeless engagement ring featuring a genuine round emerald flanked by two brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.13tcw Plat Round Emerald & Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Five-Stone Setting Material: Platinum Weight: 4.6 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Approx Weight: 1.0-Carat Clarity: Transparent Color: Vivid Green Luster: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-Century Colombian Emerald Diamonds Ring Earrings Set Demi-Parure 1950s-1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Colombian Emerald and Diamond Demi-Parure Ring and Earrings, Platinum, Portugal, 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Platinum and 18k ring with tan exceptional 3.88 carat Gubelin certified Colombian Muzo emerald and two colorless sheild cut diamonds weighing 1.02 carats. 9.62 grams
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, the square emerald-cut emerald weighing 3.26 carats and accompanied by GPL report stating to be of Colombian origin, with mino...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
An important Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An important emerald and diamond cluster ring, the cushion-cut emerald weighing 5.91 carats accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Colombian origin, claw-set within a frame forme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.45 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Antique-style Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Art Deco inspired, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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