14K Yellow Gold Full Eternity Natural Emerald Band Ring 0.51 Carat Bridal Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Full Eternity Natural Emerald Band Ring 0.51 Carat Bridal Details:- Item Code :- RIMJ- 204-14K Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight - 0.51 Carat Gemstone...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $2,079Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 1.30 Carat SI/HI Marquise Round Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2567E Gross Wt. :- 3.50 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt. :- 3.24 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.30 Carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All siz...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Ring with Calibré Emeralds in 18K White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
This exquisite Art Deco-inspired ring features three prominent round brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.70 carats, flanked by vivid green calibré-cut emeralds that form...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diamond & Emerald Floral Cluster Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 1 Weight: 0.07 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Round Size: 2.5 mm. Number: 6 Weight: 0.30 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be m...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring Description: A vibrant White Gold ring designed with three floral-style clusters, each centering on a richly colored gemston...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.10ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This vintage halo Ring is a true statement piece, featuring a stunning 2.10 carat round cut emerald set in 18 carat yellow gold at it’s centre.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
New 18k Gold 1.31ctw GIA Round Diamond w/ Emerald Sides 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - VS2 Clarity - J Color - 0.90ctw (exact)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$520Sale Price|35% Off
14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: 12 round emeralds .50pts. other stones: 6 round emeralds .12pts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
LeVian 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Lexington, KY
This ring is appraised for $3,150. Size 7 14k yellow gold 24 = 0.64 carat total weight, round cut emeralds 37 = 0.22 carat total weight, G/H color, SI1 clarity, round cut diamonds 7....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 0.35ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MGF23-070226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A classic cluster ring in 18K white gold, centering a vivid cabochon emerald of 0.95 carats within a close-set halo of round diamonds totaling 0.35 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamonds A special white gold ring with 3 types of gems and diamonds that spread around forming a big circle. Leaf-shaped gems with engra...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring set with a small emerald pavé weighing 0.19 carats in total. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for the...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.01 Carat Emerald Diamond GIA Princess and Round Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
GIA Diamond Gold Vintage Band Ring. Centering a securely Hand set GIA Emerald Diamond, weighing approx. 5.01 Carats M-VVS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful vintage ring centres around a vibrant round emerald surrounded by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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
Contemporary 2.9ct Diamond Emerald Onyx Fashion Ring, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 2.9 Carat Diamond, Emerald, and Onyx Fashion Ring exemplifies a striking blend of classic elegance and contemporary flair. This captivating piece features a meticulously designed...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Silver
Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Stackable Sterling Silver & Emerald Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage sterling silver & emerald band ring. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Emerald, Sterling Silver
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Emerald Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sophisticated look with this Natural Emerald Vintage Style Ring, designed with a unique sense of movement and elegance.
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1950's Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful emerald and diamond ring with a unique vintage design.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Italian Emerald Ring by Petronilla
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This ring is one of the first pieces of the new color line. The completely handmade shank is an 18kt yellow gold chain, which attaches to the central griff with a 4mm emerald set. It...
Emerald, Gold
$528Sale Price|20% Off
Natural real uncut diamonds sterling silver emerald statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Superb Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Halo Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simply the best of the best. The emerald set in this classic styled platinum ring is of exceptional quality.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K South Sea Pearl and Emerald Ring
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent ring is centering on a South Sea pearl of size 12.5mm-13mm with very good luster, surrounded by 10 pieces of emerald weighing 1.72 carats and brilliant cut diamonds ...
Emerald, Jade, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Roman Malakov 3.58 Carat Total Emerald & Round Cut Diamond Eternity Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique fashion ring, showcasing one row of emerald cut diamonds, set in between two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona Emerald Tsavorites Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carats yellow gold coil ring centering a round cut Emerald weighing 0.85 carats, enhanced by 0.28 carats of tsavorites.
Emerald, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Emerald & Diamond Eternity Ring – 1.43 Ct
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or adding a touch of glamour to your everyday style, this ring is a sophisticated choice. -Emeralds: 10 round natural emeralds, 1.0...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Band Ring In 18 Karat White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond band ring beautifully hand crafted in 18 karat white gold. The details are as follows: Emerald weight : 0.45 carat Diamond weight : 0.85 carat ( G color and V...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$1,299Sale Price|27% Off
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
Vintage 1.15ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1988
Located in London, GB
A vibrant green emerald is surrounded by sparkling round brilliant diamonds in this vintage cluster ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tacori Crescent Royal Emerald & Round Diamond 18K White Gold Band
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
Graded G color with a fine VS1 clarity, the diamonds display exceptional brightness, crisp faceting, and outstanding uniformity throughout the entire band. The emerald cuts provide a...
Diamond, White Gold
Fashionable Emerald Diamond Rose Gold 18K Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.62 Cts/88 Pcs Emerald 3.89 Cts/22 Pcs
Emerald, Rose Gold
Modern Emerald Diamond Rose Gold 18K Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.67 Cts/96 Pcs Emerald 2.70 Cts/26 Pcs
Emerald, Rose Gold
Modern Emerald Diamond Band White Gold 18k Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Emerald 1.99 Cts/1 Pcs TB 1.25 Cts/14 Pcs
Emerald, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring - Size 7
Located in New York, NY
A striking bypass ring featuring a vibrant emerald and ruby in the center surrounded by diamonds. It is a beautiful statement piece for everyday wear to add a pop of color or for spe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
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
1.57tcw 14K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Custom made with love, this ring is a unique and one-of-a-kind piece. Setting Style: Halo Setting Material: 14K White Gold Weight: 4.8 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Ap...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Waterfall Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Waterfall Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a cascading cluster of prong-set round emeralds accented by near-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,520Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.50 Carat Emerald Diamond 18k Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Diamonds 1.4ct TW, most about F-G and VS range Emeralds tested and are natural, approx 1.1ct TW Marked: Tiffany 18k Ring size 6.25 Total Weight: 8.2 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Emerald Ring with adjustable shank – Mosaico Collection
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, this handcrafted emerald ring from Tresor Collection’s Mosaico line defines refined luxury and timeless elegance.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Heart-Motif Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The heart is studded with 1.14 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds along with two emeralds, two sapphires, and one ruby, which add color and contrast.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring size 7.25
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold ring featuring an emerald and 14 round diamonds set in white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Emerald with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Emerald With Diamond Accents Ring Size 5.75. 0.04 total diamond weight. 6 piece oval emerald 3.48 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at you...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K White Gold Emerald 9.8 Cts Diamond 0.94 Cts Size 53 Elevate your style with our Emerald Diamond Ring, a captivating 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring that exudes sophis...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
CHANTECLER 18K Yellow Gold 3.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring CH29-121525
By Chantecler
Located in Southampton, PA
An instantly captivating design makes this Chantecler ring a unique addition to any luxury jewelry collection. Diamonds with a total weight of 3.0 carats make a statement from their ...
Emerald, Diamond
Unique 14k White Gold Vintage Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully renewed vintage-inspired cluster ring is crafted in 14K white gold, weighing 5.3 grams and currently sized at 5.75, with resizing options available.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,987Sale Price|29% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 round emerald weighing .60pts. and 15 round full cut and 9 baguette diamonds weighing of very fine quality weighing 1.00pts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$3,250Sale Price / item|35% Off
Ralph Masri Andromeda 18kt White Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unique diamond and emerald 18kt white gold ring from Ralph Masri's Andromeda collection, inspired by the stars, galaxies and constellations. Also available in yellow or rose gold, a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.70ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF25-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring will continually impress. Set in 18K White Gold, a 1.79 carat Emerald center stone serves as a stunning focal point. Diamonds with a total weight of 0.70 carats surr...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.66ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF16-030226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 2.02 carat Emerald makes this luxury ring simply unforgettable.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a 30pt emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green stone are diamonds totalling 30pts. All modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$532Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold 0.02 Carat Emerald Hamsa Hand Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Hamsa hand Emerald ring in 18k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Emerald Gemstone.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natkina Green Emerald Diamond Precious Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 12-RND 57-0,16-4/5A Emerald 1-Oval-0,29ct-4/(4) Weight 1,72 grams Size 17.2 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewe...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.48ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF02-030226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A stunning 18K Yellow Gold setting adds texture and dimension to this impeccably crafted ring. Inset Diamonds with a total weight of 0.48 carats contrast beautifully against the text...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1980's Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This Tiffany & Co Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Lovely Band Ring is full of femininity and softness weighing 6.3 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,222Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Interwoven Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features 72 round-cut emeralds weighing 2.92 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$476Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold 0.02 Carat Emerald Hamsa Hand Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant 14k gold Hamsa hand emerald ring. An Emerald gemstone in its natural, sparkling state is set in solid gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose 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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