Round Emerald & Diamond Leaves Filigree Band White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A true masterpiece of elegance, this ring showcases a mesmerizing round emerald at its heart, radiant with the rich depth of nature’s finest green.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Round Emerald Stackable Ring with Milgrain Bezels
Located in Covington, LA
Details Nine round natural emeralds totaling approximately 0.29 carat Crafted in 18K yellow gold Fine milgrain bezel settings Ring size: 6.5 Style: Stackable emerald ring Elegant si...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Round Emerald Vintage Style Carving Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Experience classic elegance with this Round Emerald Vintage-Style Ring. A radiant round emerald takes center stage, surrounded by beautifully crafted floral designs on the shoulders ...
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.98tcw 14K Emerald Cut & Round Emerald Trilogy Ring - Deep Green 585 Rose Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Adorn yourself with the timeless beauty of our emerald three-stone trilogy ring, featuring a magnificent 5.70 carat emerald-cut center stone flanked by round-cut emeralds.
Emerald, Rose Gold
0.44 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Emerald Diamond Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Round Emerald is 0.44 Carats There are 0.26 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The size is a 6.75, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.02tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Round Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Bezel-set, large brilliant round diamonds accent the center gem. This ring is 100% custom-made by JR Colombian Emeralds in Jupiter, FL, USA.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Solid Gold Round Cut Natural Emerald Band Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Colombian Emerald stackable band ring set in 18k solid gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1.06 Ct GIA Round Diamond Round Emeralds Rubies Italian Flag Platinum Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Italian Flag Lover GIA Certified 1.06 Round diamond, G color, IF clarity, Internally Flawless with Triple Excellent Specs. a stunning classic, incredibly beautiful diamond set in a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
2.22tcw Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Round Cut Diamond Vintage Ring 925
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a 2.22tcw vintage Colombian emerald and diamond ring. This is a perfect, three-stone statement ring.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Estate 14k White Gold Round Diamond & Emerald Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and striking, this 14K white gold statement ring showcases a modern design. The centerpiece features 0.3 carats of round-cut emeralds, their vibrant green hue creating a capt...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut Gold 5mm Natural Emerald Band Stack Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning natural Colombian emerald hand-made solid gold 18K band ring. This gorgeous piece features multiple, round cut, Colombian emeralds, going all around the band.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Round Emerald and Diamond Ring Swirl Detailing
Located in Sewickley, PA
This graceful solitaire-style emerald ring has a soft organic design. Crafted in 14k white gold, this elegant ring features a round faceted vivid green emerald at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.95tcw 14K Emerald & Ruby Bypass Ring - Round Cut 585 Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This striking bypass ring showcases six round-cut emeralds with lush green color and semi-transparent clarity, paired with six vibrant round-cut rubies, also displaying semi-transpar...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
14K white gold ring with round diamonds and emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming ladies white gold ring, set with four round diamonds and four emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring - 10k Round Cut Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .07ct Cut: Round Color: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.29tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a round shape Colombian emerald and diamond accent engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA - 18K 750 Emerald Shape Natural Round VVS Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.9 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: Side - 0.04 Ct. / Center - 0.61 Ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Round and Diamond Engagement Ring In 18k Yellow Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous round emerald and diamond engagement ring beautifully handcrafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
0.80tcw 18K Round Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Accent Unisex 5 Stone Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A sophisticated emerald and diamond unisex statement ring. This dapper piece features a remarkable natural AA quality emerald, round cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.93tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A Colombian emerald & diamond accent 14K white gold engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18k Round 1.12ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 Sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .82ct Cut: R...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
1.90tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Round Diamond Shank Accent Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Metal Purity: 18K Yellow Ring Setting: Solitaire with Accents Main Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.50-carats Total Emeralds: 1 Shape: Emerald Cut Luster: Excellent Color: Green Clarity: Tr...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Four-Stone Band - 14k Round .48ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round Color: Green Clari...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby and Accented Diamond Bypass Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This one-of-a-kind ring is a celebration of rare color and exceptional design. At its heart an oval ruby accented with Diamond Bypass Ring 15 round diamonds approx. 0.15 carats, and ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Emerald Four-Stone Band - 14k Round .48ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 0.651ct Colombian Emerald + 0.61ct Round Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Details Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.651 Carat Emerald Cut: Square Emerald Cut Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.61 Carat Total...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
White Gold Emerald Art Deco Two-Stone Ring - 18k Round
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Simulated Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Cut: Round S...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.0tcw 14K Natural Round Cut Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is this dainty emerald and diamond engagement/anniversary ring. The center stone holds almost a full carat of pure natural beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Dome Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous ring has a dark bluish green emerald cut emerald (.39 CTW) set in the middle of a halo of 12 round brilliant cut diamonds(.28 CTW, H-I in color and SI1-SI2 in clarity).
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.68tcw 14K Dark Emerald Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Accent Dainty Shank Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a modern emerald and diamond solitaire engagement ring/right-hand ring in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Spinel Eternity Band Gold Ring 4.2mm
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Carat Weight: 5.70 Stone Shape: Round Modified Brilliant Stone Color: PINK Type/Clarity: VS The Emeralds Maravellous Jewelry design team can customize any of our pieces to your exac...
Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Shaped Emerald Baguette Round Diamond Ring in Vintage 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Center Stone: Emerald-shaped emerald, 0.75 carats Setting: Vintage 14K white gold Side Stones: Baguette diamonds, approximately 0.35 carats Accent Stones: Round diamonds, approximate...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Platinum 3.04ctw GIA Round Brilliant Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The ring features a gorgeous, GIA certified, natural emerald stone that has a very rare round cut and displays a truly incredible brilliant and vivid green color with wonderful amoun...
Emerald, Platinum
AGL Certified 0.90 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Emerald Gold Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Emerald Diamond Curved Band - 14k Round .11ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Round Col...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diana M Platinum 5.75 Ct Emerald Cut & Round Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum eternity band containing 10 emerald cut diamonds & 8 round diamonds weighing total of 5.75cts tw Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
AGL Certified 1.51 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Double Halo Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. The Center is a beautiful round cut 1.51 Carat Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.87 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Halo Flower Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. The Center is a beautiful round cut 0.87 Carat Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.78 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Double Halo Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. The Center is a beautiful round cut 0.78 Carat Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.10 Carat Natural Round Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Brunswick, ME
GORGEOUS VINTAGE INTENSE GREEN COLOMBIAN NATURAL EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING 14K Featuring an 2.10 carat rich green round cut emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
6.26CT Emerald Cut Emerald with Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Side Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 18K White, Yellow Gold - Weight: 9.68 grams - Setting: Prong ____________________________ Center Stone Details: - Type: Emerald - Carat: 6.26 - ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70ct Round Brilliant Cut Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite engagement ring features a vivid 1.10ct round brilliant cut green emerald, certified by GIA, with a 6.71mm diameter.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald 4ct Round Ring in 14k Gold, New
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Round Emerald Solitaire Hammered Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a single, vibrant emerald set delicately in a slender yellow gold band, this ring captures a refined, modern look. The clean lines and minimal setting allow the natural bea...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round .81ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.47 Carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Centering an 8.47 carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald, accented by 0.55 carats of Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, and set in 18K White/Yellow Gold, this lush green Emerald Ring is sure...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald Round Cut Rose Gold Ring Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
The solid gold band has been meticulously handworked to create this rock-like texture, making each ring one of a kind. At its center, a natural round emerald of 0.40 ct has been beze...
Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Two Heart Engagement Ring Sapphires 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Toi et Moi (You and Me) engagement ring features a pair of romantic, heart-shaped sapphires weighing a combined 1.10 carats, beautifully set in premium 18k white gold. The design per...
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Heart Band Ring with Alternating Round Emeralds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold heart ring with round diamonds weighing 0.20 carat total and round emeralds weighing 0.06 carat total.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This is a lovely vintage 1 carat royal blue sapphire and diamond 14K white gold engagement ring. It has a great design and holds Approx. 0.65 carat, royal blue sapphire round cut in ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Round Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Bypass Ring Description: This charming antique-style ring is crafted in solid 14k gold and features a classic Toi et Moi (You and Me) bypass d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Green Emerald & Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Green Emerald & Round Diamond 5.3 ct 18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring The ring weighs 13.2 grams, size 6 (can fit size 4.5-6 fingers due to the sizing flex inn...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40ct SS Round Cut Emerald Four Prong Solitaire Silver Unisex Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A lovely solitaire emerald ring; featuring a petite under half a carat round cut emerald from the origin of Zambia.
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,250
Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum marquise and baguette diamonds and emerald ring, diamonds weighing approx. 2.75 cts, emerald weighing approx. 1.00 ct, ring top measures 3/4 inches, ring size 5 1/4, weight ...
Diamond, Emerald
1.60tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a very rare, round Colombian emerald and diamond halo ring. a luminous, round emerald has vivacious color and incredible transparency that make it exclusive.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Emerald Cut Natural Emerald and Round Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Ribbed Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cute and dainty natural emerald set with natural round cut diamond halo in 18k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.85tcw 18K Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Accent Ring - Six Prong Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
This breathtaking ring features a stunning round-cut Colombian emerald at the center, radiating a vivid rich green color and securely set in a six-prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald
White Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round .82ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .42ctw Cut: Round Color...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,570Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.9ct Emerald Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking emerald diamond at its center, weighing 0.9 , with a strik...
Diamond, Platinum
$30,225Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.2ct Emerald Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking emerald diamond at its center, weighing 2.2 , with a strik...
Diamond, Platinum
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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