New 14k Gold GIA 1.27ctw Oval Sapphire & Round Emerald Sides 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - True Royal Blue Color - 1.04ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Nat...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Emerald Panther Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring in 14K White Gold. The ring features 1.02ctw of brilliant round cut diamonds and 0.04ctw emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 21 gorgeous round brilliant cut diamonds and 10 emerald stones set in a 14K yellow gold ring!
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Classic Oval Cut Emerald and Round Cut White Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Oval cut Prong Setting Natural Emerald (1 pcs) 0.43 Carat, along with Natural Round cut white Diamond (10 Pcs) 0.31 Carat, accent stones for a lovel...
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$19,195Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Natural 6.11 Carat Round & Emerald Cut Half-Way Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Women's Half-Way Diamond Band Material: 18k White Gold Main Diamond Details: Approximately 2.74ctw of Emerald Cut Diamonds. Approximately 3.37ctw of Round Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke Platinum GIA 2.98 CT E VS1 Emerald Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning GIA Certified 2.01 Carat white color E, clarity VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond which is set in the center of the Ring.
White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphi...
$1,375Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Round Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 0.30 Carat Modern Round Cut Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14k White Gold GIA 3.83ctw Round Emerald w/ Rose Cut Diamond Milgrain Wide Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 6.68 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Widt...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,036Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald SI/H Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.59 carats Zambian emerald gemstone and 1.06 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to v...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 0.30ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF25-051526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 2.07 carat Colombian Emerald makes a statement at the center of this exquisite ring. The classically elegant design is further elevated by sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Emerald Eye Coiled Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed as a sculptural coiled snake accented with emerald eyes.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Classic 18K TT Gold 2.11ct Oval Emerald Solitaire w/ Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 1.38ct (exact) (11) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Emerald Ring With Diamonds 0.56 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 0.46 Carats Diamond: 0.10 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing avai...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Kurt Wayne 18k Gold 3.12ct AGL Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a gorgeous, AGL certified, genuine sapphire solitaire. The cut-cornered emerald cut sapphire has an amazingly rich royal blue color, is perfectly prong set at the center ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
23.62 Carats Emerald Cut Golden Citrine & Round Cut Ruby Cocktail Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant cocktail ring, showcasing a 23.62 carats emerald cut golden citrine, set on a classic four prong setting.
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF12-030226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This exquisite ring will never go out of style. Diamonds totaling 1.0 carats shine brightly from their place within the intricate Platinum setting. At the center, a stunning 3.20 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Round Cabochon & Diamond Three-Stone Style Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 3.5 grams Ring size: 9.5 (sizable) Ring Length: 14.20mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 6mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 6.15mm (rise off fin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Temple St. Clair Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Temple St. Clair ring, with emeralds and approx. 0.18cts in diamonds. Ring size - 6.75, ring top - 20mm x 25mm. Marked with Temple mark and 750. Weight - 14.3 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$3,504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi Diamond Ring with Pear, Marquise, Oval, Princess, Emerald, Round Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A modern diamond ring featuring marquise, emerald, princess, round, oval, and pear shape diamonds set in 14K solid white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond and Emerald Band 1.40 CTW
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold diamond and emerald band 1.40 CTW. There are 6 diamonds and 5 emeralds alternating that go 3/4 down the shank. The ring is a size 5, has a weight of 3.69 grams, and th...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.50ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF22-013026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is designed to look elegant from every angle. The ornate Platinum setting shines to life thanks to inset Diamonds totaling 2.50 carats. At the center, a stunning 3.5...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Impressive Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 14-RND-0,47-G/VS1A Emerald 1-0,56ct Weight 2.02 grams Size 16.2 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 30-RND-0,17-I/SI1A Emerald 1-0,18ct Weight 1.78 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based je...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful ring features emeralds weighing appx. 1.30 carats, accented by round diamonds appx. 2.75 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
0.52 Carat Emerald Heart Ring with 0.28 Ct Round Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold heart shaped halo ring with 38 round, brilliant-cut natural diamonds 0.28 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 74-RND-0,35-G/VS1A Diamond 4-RND-0,11-G/VS1A Diamond 1-RND-0,09-G/VS1A Emerald 4-1,7ct Weight 3.54 grams Size 16.2 With...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.30ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This dazzling ring is chic and incredibly sophisticated. A 1.35 carat Emerald center stone adds a vibrant pop of color, while Diamonds totaling 1.30 carats provide the perfect amount...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Contemporary
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The ring is executed in 18k yellow gold and set with rubies, emeralds, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80ct Diamond 0.90ct Sapphire 0.75ct Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k white gold ring. The ring is centered with lovely pear shape sapphire and emerald that weighs approximately 0.90ct and 0.75ct respectively.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Zig Zag Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Category: Ring Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold (60/995) Gross Weight: 3.302g Net Metal Weight: 3.042g Stone 1: Natural Diamond Round, 0.17ct Stone 2: Zambian Emerald Baguette, 1.13ct
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant ring with the four precious stones: ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds made in 18k white gold. The emerald weighs 0.57 carats and the sapphire weighs 0.21 carats, The tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Zig Zag Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Category: Ring Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold (60/995) Gross Weight: 3.302g Net Metal Weight: 3.042g Stone 1: Natural Diamond Round, 0.17ct Stone 2: Zambian Emerald Baguette, 1.13ct
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring Sapphire Emerald Ruby Eyes J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Sapphire Emerald Ruby Eyes Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in brass with a 14K gold finish and set with emerald, ruby and sapphire. The sculptural serp...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Brass
6.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This cluster cocktail ring features a 6.65-carat round emerald as its central gemstone, displaying a rich green hue.
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold Emerald & Ruby Star Setting Ring
Located in София, BG
Ring Details Creator: Antonio Gems Metal: 14K Gold Gold Color: Rose Gold Ring Size: US 6 Total Weight: 5.22 grams Setting: Star Setting Emerald Cut: Round Color: Green Ruby Cut: Roun...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Silver925 Emerald Cubic Zirconia Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details** PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Emerald Color: Green Shape: Round & French Cut Size: 3.5 mm.
Emerald, Zircon, Silver
Round Brilliant Cut Argyle Pink Diamond Emerald cut White Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring styled with a delicate band of Argyle Pink Diamonds, decorated with white diamonds, set in 18K Gold Round Brilliant Cut Natural Pink Diamonds - 0.11 cts Round Brilliant Cut Wh...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French polka-dot emerald and diamond ring
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century polka-dot pavé diamond and emerald plaque ring, in 18k gold. France. #14040. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do not ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K white gold and features 6 round cut emeralds weighing 0.41 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Pear Cut Emerald And Diamond 2.54ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 1.28ct Natural Round Diamond • 1.26ct Natural Emerald • Diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1950s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Color Green Cut Emerald Content 0.55 carat Dimensions 5.19mm x 4.70mm x 3.11mm Diamond Quality Diamond One Color D Clarity VVS1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Emerald And Diamond Tria 2.28ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.18ct Natural VS Kite Diamond • ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald Bat Ring 0.22 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 0.22 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upo...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage multicolored gemstone cylindrical-shaped cocktail ring, featuring rows of natural rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, accented by single-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Half Emerald Cut and Half Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HI VVS2-SI2 white diamond emerald cut and round diamond eternity band. Half of it is emerald cuts and half of it is rounds.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold/ Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring Engagement Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
I'm loving this Antique 18K Yellow Gold/ Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring Engagement Ring! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, and topped in Platinum, the design features a beautiful pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,196Sale Price|20% Off
4.62 Carat Round and Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Rose Gold 4.62ctw Round and Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 4.62ctw of Round and Emerald Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Zig Zag Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Category: Ring Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold (60/995) Gross Weight: 3.302g Net Metal Weight: 3.042g Stone 1: Natural Diamond Round, 0.17ct Stone 2: Zambian Emerald Baguette, 1.13ct
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding emerald and diamond tablet ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sophia D Art Deco Style Ring with 2.44 Carat Round Diamond and Emerald Halo
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum Ring set with a 2.44 carat round diamond at the center, framed by 1.09 carats of vivid French-cut emeralds and 1.09 carat of accent diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Hex Ring with Emeralds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emeralds 0.10 carat approx. Rings size US 6.5, can be customized on special order This 18-karat yellow gold ring showcases 0.10 carat emeralds and is...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Floral Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning bombe ring featuring a vibrant array of gemstones. A domed shaped head plays host to clusters of perfectly matched round red rubies and green emeralds, inters...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
0.45ct Colombian green emerald eternity wedding ring in platinum
Located in London, GB
The round, natural emerald is surrounded by 0.45ct Colombian emerald rings in platinum, creating a beautiful and unique design.
Emerald, Platinum
14ct Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring Set With 1.47ct Emerald and 2 Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant emerald and diamond ring, set with 2 round brilliant cut natural diamonds, and 1.47ct natural square emerald, in a 14ct yellow-gold 3-row bezel setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring Eternity Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K yellow gold eternity band featuring six natural emeralds and sparkling round diamonds. Band width 5/16 inch, size 7 (sizing available), 2g. Estate classic elegant design. Metal:...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k. The diamonds appx. weigh 0.35 carats. The ring size is 5 3/4. French assay marks. Made in Platinum and 18k gold. The dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,500 / item
Emerald Solitaire Style Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Natural sourced emerald oval or round shape * you choose your own stone! Contact us to select your own stone Knotted band Petal detail Comes in luxury packaging Can be made in ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 This stunning ring features one pear-shaped genuine emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 13 round brilliant cut diamond...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Spectrum Jewels 2.1Ct SI/H Emerald Round Cut Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 2.1Ct SI/H Emerald Round Cut Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bypass Ring features a band open ring with emerald cut diamond set on the half end and round cut diamond on the other half end.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement ring is crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, featuring a bold, sculptural dome design.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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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