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
Cartier Paris Snake Ring Diamond & Emerald eyes 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Snake Ring Diamond & Emerald eyes 18K Yellow Gold This incredibly rare vintage Cartier ring is designed as a coiled serpent in 18K yellow gold, with a heavily tex...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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
18K Gold Coiled Snake Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds, Modern Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual and stunning coiled snake ring with round, faceted emeralds along the band, hand-tooled and granulation gold workmanship and emerald third eye and the eyes of the snake ar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
Emerald Ring With White Topaz 1.42 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 1.18 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Cu...
Emerald, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$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
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
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
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
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 0.6ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and finely detailed, this 14 karat yellow gold ladies' ring highlights a striking 12 x 5.5mm emerald center stone, celebrated for its rich green color and elongated silhouette.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow 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
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
French Circa 1930s Emerald Sapphire Ruby Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
French made, possibly by Belperron, circa 1930s, 18k gold dome ring, set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Ring size - 6, ring top is 18mm wide. Marked with French gold marks. Wei...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
$1,575Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Heart and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold Emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 heart shape cut emerald of gem quality weighing 1.03cts. and 16 round full cut diamonds weighing .20pts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
$666 / item
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
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
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
3-Stone Ring, with a Round Emerald Accentuated by 2 Fancy Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A three stone 18k yellow gold ring, that features a deep green round emerald set in platinum prongs and is accentuated by 2 round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds that weigh 0.25 ...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.50tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a one of a kind, emerald and diamond statement ring. The center stone, carries a full 0.85-carats, of pure green beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
$596 / item
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
$3,500Sale Price / item|30% 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
$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
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement White Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This vintage style ring centers a round cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.50 carat in bezel set.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by classic botanical motifs, this Emerald Diamond Gold Ring displays four vibrant green emeralds surrounding a sparkling center diamond.
Emerald, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a 35pt emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green stone are diamonds totalling 28pts. All modelled in 9carat gold and stones set in pla...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a 35pt emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green stone are diamonds totalling 12pts. All modelled in 9carat gold and stones set in pla...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Three Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 0.51 CTW in Platinum
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Celebrate the past, present and future moments of your relationship with this three stone engagement ring. It showcases a round emerald, prong set between two ro...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
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
Retro Gold Ring 6 Carat Natural Carved Emerald, Diamond Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Ring 6 Carat Natural Carved Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
18k Gold 0.07 Carat Emerald Half Eternity Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous emerald eternity ring is one of our best-selling rings.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Emerald Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Victorian seed pearl and 0.13 carat emerald, 0.20 carat amethyst and 15 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections. This fine a...
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.27ct Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring by Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Brilliance and elegance converge in the 2.27 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring, a masterful creation that epitomizes luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
6.69ct Emerald and Diamond Solitaire Ring by Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A true embodiment of elegance and sophistication, the 6.69 Carat Diamond and Emerald Solitaire Ring captures the essence of timeless beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
$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
$943Sale Price / item|44% Off
Halo Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Emerald gold ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
Art Deco Emerald & Carre Cut Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We absolutely love every bit of this unique Art Deco, 1920 - 1940, Cocktail Ring. Accenting the ring are: 3 - Carre Cut Diamonds; 0.2 Carat Each, FG Color, VS1 Clarity 2 - Round Na...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald Diamond Band Ring Solid 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Diamond Count: 52 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.36 Total Carat Green Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
3.36 Total Carat Green Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring Highly Polished 1.86 Carat Diamond Eternity Band with Green Emerald Gemstone Carat Weight of 1.50 CT.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Preloved 18ct White Gold Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Emerald Cluster Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1980’s Gorgeous, Vintage Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring. In Great Preloved Condition. Would Make a Fabulous Engagement...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.08tcw Diamond and Lab Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k white gold ring features a total of 1.08 carats of diamonds paired with a 0.18-carat synthetic emerald, creating a balanced mix of sparkle and color. The diamonds ad...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.90tcw 14K Natural Medium Green Round Cut Emerald French Set Anniversary Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning natural emerald band ring. This gorgeous piece features multiple, round-cut, Zambian emeralds, going halfway through the band.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Channel-Set Band Ring
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful 18K yellow gold emerald and diamond band ring. Set with 4 natural green emeralds weighing approximately 0.40 CT total and 3 natural round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
14k Rose Gold Cobra Snake Ring with Emerald Eyas
Located in New York, NY
14k pink gold Cobra ring with faceted emerald eyes. Handset gems
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Gold 0.07 Carat Emerald Half Eternity Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning ring has 13 emeralds totaling 0.07 carats in an infinite row.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Delightful retro ring, it is decorated with claws on its top, of a round emerald.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.5ct Diamond and Emerald Band Ring by Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 3.5 Carat Diamond and Emerald Band Ring epitomizes the pinnacle of refined luxury and timeless elegance. This captivating piece seamlessly integrates vibrant emeralds with brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
IGI Certified 2.86 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.86 Carat Diamond Natural Emerald Ring – 14K Gold, 2.85g / 0.09 t oz
Elegant and boldly colored, this ring pairs the enduring allure of natural emerald with the cl...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring, Circa 1910, 0.60ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Edwardian emerald and diamond ring is a refined antique design from the 1910’s, featuring 3 round cut emeralds weighing approximately 0.60 carat in total.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cultured Pearl Emerald and 14KT Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Vintage 1960s cultured pearl emerald and 14kt yellow gold ring - two grey baroque pearls, two small round emeralds, textured finish foliate design crossover mount.
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Emerald and White Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This attractive cocktail ring is handcrafted in yellow gold and features 0.25 carat emerald in the center and bezel set white diamonds weighing 0.76 carat with VS clarity and GH colo...
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and 1.79ct Emerald Ring MF06-051426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking combination of colors and textures make this luxury ring simply unforgettable. The clean, classic design comes to life thanks to a vibrant 1.79 carat Emerald and sparkling...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tutti Frutti Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring, 18K
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Tutti Frutti Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size is US 8. The total weight of the ring is 6.49 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by a blooming flower, this Emerald Ring features a brilliant center diamond framed by a vivid Emerald Cluster in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 3.64 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.64 Carat Diamond Natural Emerald Ring – 14K Gold, 4.9g / 0.16 t oz
Commanding in presence yet refined in execution, this ring centers on a lush oval-cut natural e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF13-042926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An opulent design makes this ring an instant classic. The ornate 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases sparkling Diamonds totaling 1.50 carats. At the center, a 3.60 carat Em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Emerald & Pearl Engraved 9K Gold "Giardinetti" Floral Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Georgian Year: 1714-1837 Metal: 9k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Emerald Stone Count: 1 Carat Weight: 0.08 Cut: Round Color: Green Clarity: Transparent Gemstones: Pea...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k 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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