$31,680Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 7 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent cocktail ring showcases a breathtaking natural emerald weighing approximately 7 carats as its striking centerpiece. The vibrant, deep green hue of the emerald is ele...
Diamond, Emerald
$210Sale Price / item|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Emerald Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details** PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Emerald Color: Green Shape: Round Size: 3 – 6 mm.
Emerald, Silver
$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
Emerald Invisible Setting Ring in 14kt Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total wt-13.310gm, Gold 14KT-11.864gm, Natural Diamonds-1/1.35cts, Natural Diamonds Round-34/0.21cts, Emerald-77/5.67cts
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,800 / item
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco Emerald Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt white gold ring with emeralds from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Available in...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Natural Emerald & Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This ring features an emerald-cut natural emerald secured in a four-prong setti...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 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
18K Yellow Gold Shared Prong Round Emerald Eternity Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- Genuine Round Emeralds, 3 MM Each, 1.60-1.80 Carats. Carat weight depends on finger size. Handmade Gorgeous Genuine...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,300 / item
Emerald Engagement Milgrain Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful and timeless, this Emerald Engagement Ring showcases a striking green emerald set in warm 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Sunflower Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Gorgeous 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Sunflower Cocktail Ring. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Round Natural Emerald - 0.8 Carats Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - To...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Green Emerald Two-Tone Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This ornate elongated navette-shaped ring centers a round green emerald measuring approximately 3.5 mm.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.30pts Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire, round-cut, engagement ring in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Zambia A+*
Located in New York, NY
1.45ct. Natural Emerald Zambian origin Yes, the green sparks are within this one!
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Multi Row Oval Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vibrant Effy ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features two rows of oval-cut green emeralds framed by a line of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Emerald & Diamond Band Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The perfect alternative wedding band or addition to any and every ring stack! This 18 karat white gold band ring features 4 incredibly well match natural diamonds alternating with 3 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring by Sophia D with 0.81 round cut diamond ring, 0.14 carats of small diamonds and 0.88 carats of emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.62ct Natural Emerald Diamonds Ring 14kt 'F1'*
Located in New York, NY
Halo Green. 1.62ct. Natural Emerald Ring GIA Certified: #6214622811 (To Accompany) 7.59 X 7.71 x 5.07mm Full cut Round Cut brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent (F1) Vivid...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.45ct Emerald And Marquise Diamond Cocktail 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 • 1.25ct Natural Marquise Diamond • 4.20ct Natural Emerald • Diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.37 Carat Alternating Round and Emerald Cut Diamonds Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly alternating round and emerald cut Diamonds set half way wedding band ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Green Emerald Ring with Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GREEN EMERALD RING WITH DIAMONDS IN YELLOW GOLD -14k Yellow gold -Ring size: 8 -Emerald: 5.59ct, 10x10mm -Diamonds: 2.35ct, VS clarity, E-F color Retail: $8,500
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
A 14 karat gold, square cut emerald, and round brilliant diamond ring. This cocktail ring centers a significant 3.75 carat square cut emerald, the center stone surrounded by a highly...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Heute Gold Emerald Cluster Ring, US 8
Located in Berlin, BE
Delicate 14k yellow gold cluster ring, weighing 6.2 grams, featuring multiple natural emeralds arranged in a harmonious design. Ring size US 8. A charming piece with vibrant green ac...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,825Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy Emerald White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 2.32 gram Size 17 Diamond 14-Кр57-0,09-4/5A Emerald 1-Oval-0,69 3/(5)З₁A Emerald 10-Round-0,38 3/(5)З₁C With a heritage of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$26,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The center stone is framed by a dramatic architectural surround composed of round single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats, graded G color and VS clarity, alongside 50 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.71ct Emerald green signet ring in 14ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
0.71ct Emerald green signet ring in 14ct yellow gold. Colombian emerald green natural untreated round shaped gemstones signet ring in 14ct yellow gold.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Emerald Invisible Setting Ring in 14kt Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total wt-10.170gm, Gold 14KT-7.642gm, Emerald-1/7.68cts, Emerald-80/4.86cts
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,200 / item
Emerald Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set in 4.26 carats mother of pearl, .78 carats emerald & 0.82 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 a...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
0.35ct Colombian Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
Natural Colombian emerald gemstone green colour round cut. The ring can be resized Box and valuation included.
Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Invisible Setting Ring in 14kt Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total wt-11.230gm, Gold 14KT-9.166gm, Natural Diamonds-1/1.45cts, Emerald-77/8.87cts
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Ring With White Topaz 1.82 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 1.68 Carats White Topaz: 0.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing ...
Emerald, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,032Sale Price|54% Off
Elegant Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A center oval-shaped emerald and surrounding round diamond ring features a stunning design where the centerpiece is an elongated, oval-shaped emerald gemstone, known for its vibrant ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Solitaire 1.4 Carat Emerald White Diamond Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Gold 14 K Diamond 18-Round 57-0,209-3/5A Emerald 1-Oval-1,445 4/(5)З₁A Weight 2,21 Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Chain-Link Ring
Located in New York, NY
A slightly bolder take on its sister style, this ring offers .07 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and a vivid .28 carat emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring A statement of elegance and opulence, this vintage emerald and diamond halo cocktail ring is an extraordinary piece of jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,180Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 1920's Art Deco Diamond & Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Art Deco 1920's Shield Ring Over 1.00ct Brilliant Old Cut Round Diamonds & French Cut Emeralds The Beautiful Diamonds average H Color SI Clarity 21.5mm Long x 14mm Wide ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Emerald Halo Ring with 1ct Diamond, Designer Unknown, New
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from platinum and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
By Pass Ring with Diamonds & Green Emeralds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Discover the captivating elegance of this Bypass Ring, masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold. This unique design features a stunning combination of white diamonds and a vibrant gree...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Serpent Ring with Emerald Eyes
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This sculptural ring, offered by Claris-A, takes the form of a coiled serpent, wrapped fluidly around the finger. The body curves in a soft spiral, creating open loops that give the ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$145,600Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 5 Carat Emerald Ring Made-to-Order
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 5.20 carat emerald ring is a bespoke Made-to-Order creation, featuring a stunning, certified loose gemstone as its centerpiece. Accompanied by AGL certification and no...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
$981Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 K Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
4.50 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Wide Fashion Ring in Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stylish fashion ring, featuring a cluster of oval cut green emeralds weighing 4.50 carats total, set on an alternating design with smaller round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.5...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage gemstone ring displays four modern brilliant round cut diamonds alternating with three impressive round faceted cut emeralds, all individually tension set.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3.0ct Emerald Ring MF12-013026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring features a sleek, contemporary design that will continually make a statement. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, twin Emeralds with a total weight of 3.0 carats add style...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Emerald and Round Cut Diamond Multi Row Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 This elegant diamond ring features a bold row of square emerald cut diamonds, framed on either side by sparkling round brilliant cut stones.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Snake Ring Emerald Serpent White Diamond Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Emerald Marquise White Diamond Ruby Eyes Gold Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, a serpent that coils around the finger...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$120Sale Price / item|50% Off
Contemporary Genuine Green Emerald Cluster Ring in 925 Silver Elegant Ring
Located in New York, NY
The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Designed with round emerald with round diamond set beside that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it wit...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Five Stone Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century five stone Colombian emerald ring, with graduated round cut emerald, approximately 2cts in all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65ct Emerald green wedding ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
0.65ct Emerald green wedding ring in 18k white gold. Natural Colombian green emerald vivid colour untreated, clear clarity in 18k white gold Hallmarked The ring can be resized Bo...
Emerald, White Gold
Emerald Spider Web Ring 0.24 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 0.24 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upo...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Ruby and Emerald Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite dress ring crafted during the Art Deco movement. This platinum piece features a single round faceted old European diamond at the centre of an open face.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
1.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Revival Style Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.50 Carats in Diamonds G SI There are 0.50 Carats in Emeralds. The ring is a size 6.75, sizable. The ring weighs 5.4...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.21 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Epitomizing refined elegance, the 2.21 Carat Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Cocktail Ring showcases a stunning interplay of color and brilliance. At its center emerald exudes a vivid...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Silver
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Gold 2.83 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni Ass...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 6.75- This spectacular ring features three genuine emeralds (two pear, one round) and 46 round single and brillian...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1 CT Moissanite Emerald Round Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Wedding Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
1 CT Moissanite Emerald Round Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Wedding Gift.
Sterling Silver
1.02 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center diamond is accentuated by lovely faceted cut emerald and round cut diamond accents. The top of the ring measures 10mm by 16mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum 0.65ct Diamond and Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring MF56-021826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A surrounding halo of round diamonds broadens the profile, highlighting the emerald's presence.In estate condition, this Platinum 0.65 ct Diamond and 5.31 ct Colombian Emerald Cockta...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
17.2 Carat Diamond, Crystal and Emerald Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 17.2 Carat Diamond, Crystal, and Emerald Cluster Ring showcases an extraordinary blend of opulence and craftsmanship, capturing the essence of luxury with its breathtaking design...
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Emerald Eternity Band Ring 1.43 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 26 Round Emeralds = 1.43 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 US
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
GIA Certified emerald with diamonds halo set on 18k gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Shape: Round Emerald Weight: 2.05 Carat Diamond Color and Cl...
Diamond, Emerald
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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