Antique Art Deco Platinum Ring Diamond & Emerald Vintage Pinky US Size 3.5
Located in Greer, SC
A single stone collet set marquise diamond center has borders with channel set rectangular shape synthetic emeralds and bead set round diamonds. One (1) natural marquise shaped bril...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald & Diamond Enamel Vintage Inspired Antique Style Floral Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Round Size: 6 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band 18Kt White Gold & 0.76 Cwt Colombian Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid Colombian emeralds designed by Crieri.
Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band 18Kt Yellow Gold & 0.90 Ct Colombian Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid Colombian emeralds designed by Crieri.
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold, 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A 0.89ct zambian emerald round ring set in solid 14K yellow gold, set with six earth mined diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Rhodolite Garnet: 1 emerald cut and 6 baguette cut= 5.42cttw Diamonds: 22 round cut= 0.52cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: the ring me...
Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring. This fabulous Edwardian acrostic ring features an amethyst, a diamon...
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Modern Emerald and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald is so bright and beautiful and measures 32pts. Sat either side it are diamonds. The diamonds total approx 24pts. The ring is modelled in 9ct gold. This ring comes...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emeralds 0.10 carat approx. Rubies 0.20 carat approx. Blue sapphires 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. Band size US 7 Limited edition E...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 0.45ct Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Ring MF06-050526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A unique design makes this ring an ideal piece for anyone who appreciates uncommon elegance. The domed 14K White Gold setting is elevated by sparkling Diamonds totaling 0.45 carats a...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow and white Gold Emerald Solitaire with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow and white Gold Emerald Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring 8 round diamonds Size 8 3 grams total weight.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Peridot and Ruby Accent Ring, 3.50ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking and refined, this 14 karat yellow gold ring features a vibrant emerald-cut green peridot measuring 8 x 6mm, with a total gemstone weight of approximately 3.50 carats.
Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Fish Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Fish Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald is so bright and beautiful and measures 25pts. Sat either side it are six small but shimmering diamond shoulders. The diamonds total approx 6pts. The ring is mode...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Emerald Color: Green Shape: Round Size: 1.5 - 3.5 mm.
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Vintage Starburst Ring with Spessartite Garnet, Emeralds, and Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning 18k white and yellow gold ring, fashioned in the shape of a starburst or flower with 12 points. The center stone is a dazzling 6.5 mm spessartite garnet with beaut...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Intertwining Serpent Motif Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful ring is an intertwining serpent motif of two bypassing snakes, with a high polished finished body, finished by round faceted diamond, approximate...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Color Diamond with Vivid Green Emerald Bridal Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
2.8 carat of Vivid Green Emerald with 2.77 carat of natural fancy pink and fancy yellow diamond ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Flower Ring of Pearl, Diamond, and Emerald in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Delicate Bloom of Belle Époque Elegance This enchanting antique ring, circa 1900, captures the romanticism of the Belle Époque era with its delicate floral motif rendered in exqui...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Rosior Emerald "Half Eternity" Shaped Band Ring Set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior "Half Eternity" Shaped Band Ring set in Yellow Gold with 15 Round Cut Emeralds with total weight of 0,27 ct.
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,859Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Emerald Tanzanite Diamond White Gold 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18K With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates modern jewelry masterpieces suitable for everyday...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band 18Kt White Gold & 1.12 Cwt Colombian Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid Colombian emeralds designed by Crieri.
Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,776Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Wave Design Ring with Emerald & Diamond Accents, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 14k Gold Wave Design Ring is a stunning blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a vibrant 0.25ct full-cut emerald, set securely in a 4-prong illusion head, the ring highl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian, ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Edwardia...
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.83 Carat Diamond & 0.56 carat Emerald Quatrefoil Eternity Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold quatrefoil ring with diamonds weighing 0.83 carat total and emeralds weighing 0.56 carat total. Finger size is 7 and can be sized.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.44 ct Natural Burma Unheated Ruby 1.68 carat Emerald Diamond Ring Cum Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross Weight 13.49 gms 18k Gold- 12.43 Burmese No Heat Ruby 3.44 carats (not certified) Natural Emerald 1.68 carats Diamonds .16 carats Appraisal Certificate Available by GIA certif...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Vintage 18K Gold 5.83ct Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring size: 8 Width: 6.80 mm Weight: 16.27 grams 18K Yellow Gold vintage diamond and emerald halo cocktail dress dinner ring with a hal...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 0.40 Carat Emerald 1.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, convex design is ornamented with a feature four-claw set 0.40ct round f...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.45ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Color and brilliance can best describe this rare round Colombian emerald and diamond engagement ring 14K.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald and Diamond 5 Stone Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.40ctw of Round Cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS/SI in clarity Gemstone Details: Approx. 0.60ctw of Round Cut Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Cross Style Tourmaline Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring (Matching Earrings Available) 18K White Gold Weight 3,58 grams Emerald 2-1,04 Cts Diamond 2-0,17 Cts Green Tourmaline -1/4.54 Cts Size 52 Exquisite 18k white gold dang...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, White Gold
$2,496Sale Price|20% Off
0.98Ct Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Bridal Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This bridal ring centers a 0.98 carat natural Zambian emerald, prized for its deep, saturated green hue and exceptional clarity among emerald-producing origins.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Every Day Modern Diamond Emerald White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring with Geliodor, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Garnet Stones Available) Diamond 10-0,18 ct Emerald 1-1,72 ct Weight 2,07 grams Size 7 With a heritage ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Effy 1.50 Carat Diamond and Emerald Panther 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Effy
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting a captivating Effy Signature Collection cocktail ring, meticulously crafted from 14K white gold and adorned with approximately 1.50 carats of diamonds and 0.02 carats of e...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing this stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Edwardia...
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald Pearl Three Stone Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gracefully composed around three natural emeralds, this Emerald Three Stone Ring is framed with luminous pearls in a romantic Victorian-inspired design.
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold GIA Certified 7.4 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k Yellow Gold GIA Certified 7.4 Approximate Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring 1960. The Ring is with two Natural GIA Certified gems.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Halo Ring with 0.42ct Emerald Center, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald ring. 8.64 grams, size 8 - can be resized, featuring 1.38 carats of diamonds arranged in a layered halo design surrounding a vivid 0.42 carat emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Japan Germany Lab Certified Emerald & Diamond Platinum PT 900 'Big Spread' Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Certified by the Japan and Germany Gemological Laboratory, 0.65 carats of Colombian Emeralds are set with 1.67 carat of white brilliant round diamond, The details of the diamond are ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Bypass Band
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Bypass Ring 2x Pear Cut 0.32 Carat Green Emeralds 10x Square Cut Green Emeralds Totalling 0.21 Carats AA Quality Vivid Green 48x Round Bri...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This emerald engagement ring, designed in 14k yellow gold, exudes feminine charm and elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
The Classic Green Emerald White Diamond White Gold Band Ring for Her 18K
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamond 2.18 Cts/30 Pcs Emerald 3.20 Cts/14 Pcs
Emerald, White Gold
The Classic Green Emerald White Diamond White Gold Band Ring for Her 18k
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamond 2.18 Cts/30 Pcs Emerald 3.20 Cts/14 Pcs
Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1.39 Carat Fine Colombian Emeralds Flower Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage ring is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, showcasing a unique flower design adorned with 15 vibrant fine Colombian emeralds totaling approximately 1.39 carats. ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,716Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 4.61 Carat Round & Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat Eternity Band In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White gold Diamond Details: Approx. 4.61ctw of round and emerald cut Diamonds. There are 19 Diamonds total. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Total weight: 3....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold South Sea Pearl, Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Estate 14K White Gold South Sea Pearl, Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring – Size 4.5 Description: 🡆 This estate 14K white gold cocktail ring features a stunning 11mm South Sea pearl w...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.60 Carat Colombian Emerald 0.30 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning example of emerald jewelry. Emerald Quality Origin Colombia Cut Round Content 0.60 carat Dimensi...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
2.16 Carat Emerald Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 9 Round Cut Emeralds that weigh 1.16 Carats with 16 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.00 Carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Octagon Mother of Pearl Emerald and Diamond Signet Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The luminous natural shell inlay is accented with two round natural green emeralds and three scattered natural white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Multi Sapphire Emerald White Yellow 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Rose Gold 14 K Green Sapphire 2-1,3 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,65 ct Red Sapphire 1-0,65 ct Emerald 1-0,06 ct Blue Sapphire 1-0,65 ct Yellow Sapphire Weight 5,41 grams Size 6...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Silvorra Single Emerald Gemstone & Diamond Pavé Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant round cut emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Cabochon Emerald & Diamond 18-Karat Cable Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Cable Ring Style: Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Gemstone/Diamond Details: There are approximately 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, carved natural Emerald, carved Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate CHAUMET Paris 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring - VHK#990
By Chaumet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate CHAUMET Paris 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring - VHK#990 Item Details: Year: 1980s Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.72 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.06 grams Emerald Width: 0.9 cm L...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .68 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade ring with a platinum top and a rose gold shank. 1 octagonal cut green MI Emerald, Approximate .68ct GIA Certificate # 2191973176 12 round G-H VS diamonds, Approximate .56c...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1.26 Carat Old-Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking emerald-cut emerald, weighing 1.26 carats, commands attention at the center of this classic three-stone ring. The emerald has an amazing intense green color mainly found i...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Sterling Silver and 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Foliage Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is a beautifully expressive example of nature-inspired period jewelry, combining diamonds and emeralds in an elegant foliage design set in sterling silver and 14k y...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Silvorra Emerald and Diamond Pavé Crossover Bypass Swirl Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking emerald and diamond openwork ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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