$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan 21.10ct Emerald Cabochon Ring, 18K Gold, Diamonds, Singapore
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing ring matches the Panther Bracelet I just listed. This is a natural Zambia Emerald with minor clarity enhancement. There are (2) triangle Diamonds on each side of emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
5.3ct Contemporary Silver Diamond and Emerald Fashion Ring, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 5.3 Carat Diamond and Emerald Fashion Ring exudes an unparalleled aura of sophistication and glamour. This exquisite piece harmoniously marries vibrant emeralds with scintillatin...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Cultured Pearl Emerald Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Emerald Ring, featuring one centered round cultured pearl, approx. 6.50 - 7.0 mm, further adorned with eight channel set square step cut emeralds weigh...
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Contemporary 2.4ct Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 2.4 Carat Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring is a masterpiece of sophisticated design, blending timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The ring features a striking floral motif...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Double Halo Ring in White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center round shape emerald weighing 0.65cts.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Butterfly Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
BUTTERFLY DIAMOND EMERALD 14K WHITE GOLD RING Custom made 14k White Gold Butterlfy dimension: 0.9x1” Ring size: 8 Weight: 9gr Diamond: 1.2ct, VS clarity, G color Emerald: 0.6ct *Av...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.61tcw Plat Colombian Emerald & Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A timeless engagement ring featuring a genuine round emerald flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald
3.37ct Diamond Cluster Emerald Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 5.22GR • 0.32ct Natural Round Cut Diamond • 0.45ct Natu...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold 0.30ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring features a stunning 3.02 carat oval-cut emerald, GIA certified with Madagascar origin, set in 18K yellow gold with white gold diamond-set accents in a two-tone checkerboard...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond ring handcrafted in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 0.66 carat ( GH color and VS clarity ) Metal : 18k white gold Gold Weight: 1...
Diamond, Emerald, White 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
Large Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive stylized emerald and diamond cocktail ring with twisted gold rope frame and gold bar accents. The ring is made of 14k yellow gold and has prong set diamonds and emeralds....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 7 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate diamond and sapphire ring crafted in platinum mounted with an emerald cut sapphire of a deep blue color, approx. 7 carats and diamonds of approx. 5.50cts.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Ring with 5.00 Ct Emerald and .32 CTW Diamonds
Located in Stuart, FL
Ladies size 5 1/4 estate platinum ring set with an octagonal step cut emerald and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.36ct Colombian Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
The ring can be resized. Round cut green emerald gemstone natural untreated, band width 2mm.
Emerald, White Gold
14K White Gold 0.90ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF21-080426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A round brilliant diamond sits at the center of a cluster of round diamonds and vivid green emeralds, with total diamond weight of approximately 0.90 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Band, Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Green Emeralds and White Diamond
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 7 Diamond Shape: Round Average Diamond Diameter: 1.8 millimeters Diamond Carat We...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds a gorgeous bright emerald and sparkling diamonds. The emerald measures approx 75pts and the diamond halo total is approx 36pts. Modelled in 18 carat y...
Diamond, Emerald, 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
14k Rose Gold Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring 2.25CT Size 6
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in luxurious 14k rose gold, this ring features a captivating oval-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.0 carats (treated), surrounded by a halo of round-cut white diamonds to...
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Crown Ring 0.50CT Size 6.25
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weight: 0.5 Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone Color: White Secondary Stone: Emerald Secondary Carat W...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Crown Ring 0.50CT Size 6.25
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weight: 0.5 Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone Color: White Secondary Stone: Emerald Secondary Carat W...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Duo Bypass Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 18K Gold Duo Bypass Ring Set features numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.30 carats, along with one oval natural ruby, one oval natural sapphire, and two oval natural e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Sapphire and Emerald Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Square Content 0.47 carat Dimensions 4.74mm x 4.69mm x 1.93mm Emerald Quality Color Green Cut Square Content 0.50 carat Dimensions 4.62mm x 4.54mm x ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
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
14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.20ct Diamonds & 8 Emeralds
Located in Broomall, PA
A stunning 14K yellow gold ring featuring 17 sparkling diamonds and 8 vibrant emeralds elegantly arranged in a encircling design. Stones: Diamonds, Emeralds - Diamonds Carat: 1.2 Ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Bridal Eternity Ring 14k Gold Minimalist Emerald Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Bridal Eternity Ring 14k Gold Minimalist Emerald Ring For Women. Materials: Gold, Stone Gemstone: Emerald Gem colour: Green Band colour: Yellow 14k Yellow Gold Weig...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
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
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
$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
CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring 7.25 55
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring from the iconic Panthere de Cartier collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an intertwined double panther head design accented with...
Emerald, Yellow 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
14K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF41-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold and vibrant ring in 14K yellow gold, centering a lush emerald totaling 4.0 ct, accented by round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.50 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF14-070726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An elegant ring in 18K white gold, centering a vivid emerald-cut emerald of approximately 1.44 carats set horizontally as the focal stone, flanked on each side by a fan-shaped triang...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Curb Chain Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Fluid yet structured, this ring pairs the movement of a flat curb chain with a polished, rigid shank. A pear-shaped emerald appears to float against the finger, adding a vivid touch ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Double Row Emerald Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Heemstede, NL
A charming ring crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring two rows of vivid round-cut emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Magnificent 0.60ct Emerald and 1.21ct Diamond Bypass Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
The emeralds are individually cradled in four-prong settings and framed by a sparkling halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Round Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Round Baguette 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring blends the vibrant allure of emeralds with the sparkling brilliance of diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Emerald Cuban Chain Link Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 18K white gold Cuban chain link band ring featuring diamonds and a natural emerald. This unique band is set with numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.8 carats and one ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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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