$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
GIA Certified 1.87 Carats Round Cut Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 1.87 carats round cut green emerald certified by GIA as having a Russian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.0tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Engagement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased are a vivacious round genuine emerald and round diamond ring that is sure to set her heart fluttering!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.22 Carat Round Sapphire and Tapered Emerald Gold Wave Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Striking! Finely detailed Round Blue Sapphire and Tapered Green Emerald Gold Wave Ring.
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Accent Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamonds are set in the shank of the engagement ring. Such a perfect balance. Setting Style: Solitaire with Accents Setting Material: 14K White Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Roun...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.80tcw 14K Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Baguette Accent Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A fantastic, top-quality earth-mined round Colombian emerald and emerald cut diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a striking genuine, round, Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.10 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Eternity Wedding Band Ring Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
2.10 Carat Round Ceylon natural-untreated Sapphire Engagement Eternity Wedding Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Eternity band ring, showcasing 26 fine round cut Ceylon blue sapphires prong-...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.05tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Color and brilliance can best describe this rare round Colombian emerald and diamond engagement ring 14K.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.40tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a magnificent 1.34tcw natural Colombian emerald and diamond split shank engagement ring. This is a perfect statement ring with a gorgeous center stone.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.32tcw Natural Emerald-Round Cut & Hidden Diamond Accent Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This ring features a 1.30-carat natural emerald, pear cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Engagement Ring Material: 18K White Gold Condition: New Emerald: 1.20ctw Diamond: 0.65ctw Clarity: VS1 Color Grade:F Ring Dimension: Size: 6.5 Width: 10.4 -10.6mm Thickness: 1.3mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.15 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Emerald Dolphin Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds and round cut emeralds for the eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Emerald Fancy Shape and White Diamond Round Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.69 ct. carved emerald fancy shape stone with 0.95 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.75.
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
No Oil Round Emerald Floral 18K Gold Ring with Pink Sapphires
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Center Stone - Emerald Origin - Ural Mountains, Russia Shape - Round Weight - 0.4 ct Treatment - No Oil Pink Sapphires - 0.33 ct Ring Size - 6.5 Total weight - 5.89 gr
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.06 Ct GIA Certified Round Diamond Round Emerald Halo &Pave Shank 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
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 hand made Double Rou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
0.98tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Solitaire with accents Setting Material: 14K White Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Weight: 0.60cts Clarity: Very Good Color: Green Luster: Very Good Brightness:...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.20ct Emerald Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking emerald diamond at its center, weighing 2.20 , with a striking I and SI1.
Diamond, Platinum
1.15tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Accent Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a stunning Colombian emerald and diamond engagement ring. The center of attention is a beautiful, and petite 0.84-carat round Colombian emerald showcasing a vivid, medium...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Knife Edge 1.90 Carat Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Five Stone Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Beautiful yellow gold 1.90 Carats Natural Burmese Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Antique Style Ring - Size 6 3/4. This yellow gold 14K anniversary band is stunning! The ring ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.24ct Emerald Round & Baguette Channel Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting centerpiece—a GIA-certified emerald diamond weighing 2.24 with an exquisite E and VS2.
Diamond, Platinum
2.28tcw 14K Round Colombian Emerald & Bypass Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a spectacular round Colombian emerald and diamond baguette cocktail ring 14K.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.01tcw 18K Round Colombian Emerald & Princess Cut Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed are a spectacular round Colombian emerald and diamond princess cut ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.78tcw Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic emerald and diamond engagement, statement, or right-hand ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum 1.96ctw Clean Bright Green Emerald w/ Round & Baguette Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Clean Bright Brilliant Green - 1.11ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Meghna Jewels Round Emerald Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with .17 carats emerald & .06 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other complimenting pieces. The ring is a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Green Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Round Size: 3.5 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Round Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Make your proposal stand out with this solitaire engagement ring featuring a round emerald. For a unique look, the shank of this ring splits on one side.
Emerald, Gold
1/2 Carat Round Colombian Emerald 14K Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size 7, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Half Eternity Band Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (stamped 14K 585) Size: 7 (adjustable) Band Width: 2.3mm Total Weight: 2.0...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.39tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a magnificent 1.34tcw natural Colombian emerald and diamond split shank engagement ring. This is a perfect statement ring with a gorgeous center stone.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.55 Colombian Emerald With Round & Emerald Cut Diamonds Sides Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent natural emerald and diamond ring in 18k white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Emerald Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Elegant antique ring it presents a mounting of round shape decorated in the center in closed setting of yellow gold of a facetted emerald in a surrounding of antique brilliant- cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald 2.50 Round Diamonds 1.10 Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Ring in 18kt yellow gold ring with natural oval cabochon emerald 18 kt yellow gold: 9.30 g Emerald: 2.50 white round diamonds total weight carat 1.10.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ring with Emerald Cut & Round Cut Diamonds - Size 5.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a Platinum Band Ring featuring Emerald Cut White Diamonds totaling 0.25ct.
Diamond, Platinum
4.42 Carat TW Colombian Emerald with Round & Emerald Cut Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent natural emerald and diamond ring in 18k white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL 9.61 Carat Round Green Emerald Insignificant Oil Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning green emerald, weighing an impressive 9.61 ct. This exceptional emerald features fire that captures the eye.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$244Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Round Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Round Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.76tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a 0.76tcw vintage Colombian emerald and diamond ring. This is a perfect statement ring with three round emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Domed Cluster Cocktail Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Diamonds and emeralds Diamond Shape: Baguette and round cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Diamond Total Carat Weight: 3.00 CTW Emerald Shape: R...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Alternate Baguette Emerald with Round Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this Aimée ring features 0.62 carats of alternate round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette emerald, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.69tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a 1.69 Carats stylish round Colombian emerald and round diamond engagement/cocktail ring yellow gold 18K.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Round 1.88ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 0.82 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Milgrain Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Halo Emerald Milgrain Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.48 Carat Round Emerald Diamond Gold Milgrain Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Halo Emerald Milgrain Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$195Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 2.3ct Round Emerald Milgrain Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous 2.3 carat emerald eternity band ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring sixteen vibrant round cut emeralds measuring approximately 3.1 mm each.
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Abstract Round Emerald May Birthstone Bubble Cluster Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous emerald cluster ring features 0.9 carats of round cut emeralds set in 925 sterling silver.
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.70tcw 14K Natural Round Cut Emerald & Trillion & Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Celebrate your eternal love with this exquisite emerald and diamond engagement ring. The centerpiece of this stunning piece is a mesmerizing 1.15-carat round cut natural emerald, boa...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Cultured Pearl Two-Stone Ring - 14k Round Asymmetrical
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .08ct Cut: Round Co...
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Ring with 1.32ct Round Green Emerald in 14K Rose Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring with 1.32ct Round Green Emerald in 14K Rose Gold Diamond Twist shank & diamond twist wrap totaling 1.20ct Size: 5.75 Appraisal available upon request Retail value: 1...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Emerald and Round Diamond Five Stone Platinum Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
All Stones in a semi bezel for ultimate comfort and security. 3 Oval Green Emeralds weighing 1.98 Carats spaced with 2 Round Diamonds weighing 0.81 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Solid White Gold GIA 2.33ctw Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Simon G Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Cut - Prong Set - Bright - Vivid Green Color - Clarity Enhanced F2 - 1.55ct (exact)** See Certification Details Below for Complete I...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold 1.10ct Round Brilliant Emerald Eternity Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (23) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color Total Carat Weight: 1.10 (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 2.39 Grams...
Emerald, White Gold
Round Emerald 1.03 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
In the center, one round faceted emerald weighing 1.03 carats. The ring weighs approximately 2.97 grams.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.13tcw Plat Round Emerald & Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Five-Stone Setting Material: Platinum Weight: 4.6 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Approx Weight: 1.0-Carat Clarity: Transparent Color: Vivid Green Luster: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.30pts Natural Emerald-Round Cut 4 Prong Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic emerald solitaire, round-cut, engagement ring in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.70ct 14K Natural Round Cut Emerald Bezel Set Men's Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This ring is comfortable to wear daily. Setting Style: Bezel Setting Weight: 10 Grams 14K Setting Material: 14K White Main Stone: Emerald Grade Quality: AA+ Shape: Round Cut Stone ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.0ct Colombian Emerald Round Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring Gift Present 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic emerald 8 prong solitaire, round-cut, vintage ring in 14K yellow gold.
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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