Stackable Sleek Emerald Round Cut Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Sleek Emerald Round Cut Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.52 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.0tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Band Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong Setting Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold Setting Weight: 6.6 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Emerald Count: 12 Weight: 0.98-Carats (Total) Clarity: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.5ct Natural Round-Cut Emerald Everyday Star Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
At its center lies an approx. 0.5ct natural round-cut emerald, radiating a vivid green hue that represents renewal and sophistication.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.10 Carat Round Emerald and Baguette Diamond Platinum Vintage 1970s Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Round Emerald and Baguette Diamond Platinum Vintage 1970s Mid Century Modern Solitaire Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.56 Carats Total Round Cut Emerald Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic wedding band, featuring an eternity design of 22 round cut green emeralds weighing 1.56 carats total. Made with a platinum mounting, 2.8 mm in width. Size 6 US, resizable upon...
Emerald, Platinum
IGI Certified Round cut Colombian Emerald, Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Comes with IGI Certificate. Round cut Colombian (Muzo) Emerald - 1.17 cts Round Brilliant Cut yellow diamond - 0.1 cts Round Brilliant Cut white Diamonds - 0.38 cts Made in 18k Gol...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.44tcw 14K Natural Round Cut Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Accent White Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Celebrate an everlasting love with this exquisite emerald, diamond, and blue sapphire engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Square Emerald & Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Contact us to customize this to your liking and size. 1 Carat Princess Cut Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Channel Set Band Ring Bold and captivating, this channel-set emerald and diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond & Sapphire and Emerald Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center diamond is accented by French cut sapphires and emeralds. This is a perfect piece for an engagement or a statement ring. 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond with Emerald & Sapphire Art Deco Style Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning halo ring sparkles in lustrous white gold and features a 0.52 carat round diamond at the center with French cut emerald and sapphire in beautiful halo designs.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25tcw 14K Round Emerald & Diamond Ring - Rich Green 6-Prong Split Shank Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
Celebrate your love with our enchanting emerald and diamond engagement ring, starring a dazzling 3/4 carat round-cut emerald of exquisite quality, radiating a lush green hue and capt...
Diamond, Emerald
14k Gold GIA Round Diamond Solitaire W/ Emerald Hand Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking and magnificently detailed diamond engagement ring is crafted from solid 14k white gold and features a fine quality, round brilliant cut, diamond solitaire neatly p...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Round Cut 0.40ct Center Diamond Ring With Emeralds
Located in Vilnius, LT
An elegant and distinctive ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, combining timeless design with exceptional gemstones. The centerpiece is a natural 0.40-carat diamond accompanied by a GI...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Round Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The unique yet appealing design of this exquisite 14k white gold engagement ring is sure to capture her heart. The crossover band features round emeralds and dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2.80cts 14K Natural Sea Blue Green Round Cut Emerald Woven Vintage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a Retro handmade round and gold solitaire ring crafted around the 1950s.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18K Gold 3.04ctw SSEF Colombian Emerald & Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Dual Claw-Prong Set - Very Fine Green Color - 2.39ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Co...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 15 Carat Round Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Details: - Metal: 18k White Gold - Ring Type: Engagement, Cocktail - Setting: Prong, Halo - Era: Contemporary - Weight: 10.47 Grams - Ring Size: 6.75 (adjustable) Emerald Deta...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 1.38 Carat Round Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Art Deco Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum ring by Sophia D. The ring features a 1.38 carats round center diamond accented with 4 emeralds that weigh approximately 0.70 carats, 1.38 carats onyx and 0.20 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
2.28tcw 14K Men's Colombian Emerald Round Cut & Diamond Cluster Two-Toned Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A diamond and emerald men's cluster ring. A 0.30ct round cut, Colombian emerald is set in the very center of this impressive men's ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9.8 Carat Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large 9.8 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, with no color enhancement. 18 K Gold 15 gm Diamonds: approximate 3.2 Carat , Round Emerald: 9.8 Carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,089Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Round Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The ring also features 2 prong set, round cut diamonds weighing 0.42cts.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$1,672Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Round 18 Karat White Gold & Black Rhodium Fashion Engagement Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with our stunning engagement band ring! The focal point of this ring are the gorgeous emerald rounds, totaling to 1.08 carats. Each emerald was carefully s...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Sterling Silver Round Emerald May Birthstone Stackable Trilogy Ring by Silvorra
Located in New York, NY
This delicate round emerald three stone ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring three vivid round cut emeralds measuring approximately 3.5 mm.
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, 11.70 carat Emerald .82 carats Diamond Ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, 11.70 carat Emerald .82 carats Diamond Ring This a Fancy luminous Emerald Ring with 2 Diamond on the sides accenting the Center Emerald is an over...
Diamond, Emerald
18K Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut Round Emerald and Diamond Studded Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 0.61 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Round > Gemstone size - 5.4 mm > Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emerald Cut Ruby & Round Diamond Ladies Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant, ruby and diamond ladies ring. Crafted in high polished 14k white gold. It features two half rows of prong set 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and 8 emerald cut rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carved Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald & Diamond Ring A ring featuring a carved pear shape center emerald, surrounded by two rows of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.93ctw Square Step Emerald w/ Round & Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Square Step Cut - Prong Set - Rich Vibrant Green Color - 6.8x6.5mm - 1.54ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.25tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Shank White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a natural emerald and diamond engagement ring. The center stone carries a full carat, of natural round cut Zambian emerald with impressive qualities; vivid med...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,323Sale Price|24% Off
GIA Certified 3.72 Carat Round Green Emerald Hidden Halo 18KYG Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful 18K yellow gold ring features a GIA-certified 3.72 Carat Round-shaped Green Emerald bezel set.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90ct 14K Medium Green Round Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring Set in Rose Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
This stunning ring features a 0.90-carat natural round cut emerald, known for its timeless beauty and classic elegance.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,795Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Twist Diamond Emerald 2.10 Carat Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white gold and features 1 oval cut natural beryl emerald weighing 1.70 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Emerald Ring with Baguette and Round Diamond in 18K White Gold
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a lasting impression with this captivating ensemble destined to become a family heirloom. Crafted from luxe 18K white gold weighing a substantial 9.12 grams, it promises durabil...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Emerald and Round Bypass Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.70 ct. white diamond emerald cuts with 0.48 ct. white diamond rounds. Total of 10 stones. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.
White Diamond, White Gold
White Diamond Emerald and Round Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.70 ct. white diamond emerald cuts with 0.48 ct. white diamond rounds. Total of 10 stones. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 7.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Prong Set Eternity Round Emerald Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Glittering round emeralds cascade halfway down the shank of this dainty half eternity band.
Emerald, Gold
Emerald And Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald And Diamond Band Ring A ring featuring 4 rows of round cut emeralds and 5 rows of round cut diamonds set in yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold
3.38tcw Teardrop Diamond & Round Colombian Emerald Cluster Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A pear cut diamond & Colombian Emerald cluster statement ring in 14K white ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Emerald Half Eternity Band, Stacking Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald half eternity band in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love which w...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emerald And Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald And Diamond Band Ring A ring featuring 4 emeralds and 58 round cut diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.77 Carat Round Green Emerald Platinum & Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Platinum & 18K Yellow gold ring features a RARE 7.77 Carat Round cut Natural Green emerald from Zambia.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage-Style 1.24ct Round Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring showcases a 1.24 ct round-cut emerald, set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Emerald Cut Emerald and Multi-Row Round Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current value. Ring size: 6.75 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 9.46 grams Natural Emerald: .47 ctw Emerald cut: Sq...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.1 Carat Round Brilliant Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
1.1 Carat Round Brilliant Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold This spectacular ring features a gorgeous 1.1 carat Round Brilliant Emerald held in a claw setting on a Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.15tcw PLAT Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Tapered Baguette-Round Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic among engagement rings, this emerald, and tapered diamond engagement ring features a vibrant round Colombian emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 5.62ctw Emerald Cut Amethyst w/ Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Emerald Cut - Burnish Set - Purple Color - 12x10mm - 5.5ct (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set -Nic...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.28ctw Round Emerald & Diamond Floral Cluster Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (22) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Bright Green Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.02 Carat Vivid Green Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: Platinum - Weight: 8.0 Grams - Style: Art Deco - Era: 21st Century - Setting: 4-Prong - Ring Size: 8.25 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond and Round Diamond Halo Octagonal Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Emerald: 1 emerald cut: 0.24ct Diamonds: 14 round cut: 0.09cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow two extra shipping days ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2-Stone 0.92CT TW Round Cut Natural Emerald Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco inspired Colombian Emerald ring of 0.92 carats. The emerald carat is engraved on the inside of the ring setting. The Emeralds are half-bezel tension set in 18k solid white g...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.30 Carat Rich Dark Green Emerald Round Cut Unisex Gypsy Pinky Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is an elegant masculine oval emerald men's pinky ring that is sure to impress.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Round, Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Cocktail Fine Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Pear Cut Emerald Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette, Round Diamond Cocktail Ring Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-1035 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 1.6...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Gold 2.80tcw Round Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring, Floral Prong
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our breathtaking Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, a true symbol of opulence and natural beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring – 1.40ct Emerald & 0.65ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A striking vintage cluster ring crafted in gold, featuring a vibrant 1.40ct natural emerald as the centrepiece, surrounded by a 0.65ct mix of round and baguette natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diana M 2.80 Ct Emerald Cut & Round Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diana M 18K White Gold 11 Emerald Cut & 9 Round Diamond Ring Weighing 2.80 Cts, Size 5.00
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.08 TCW Round Emerald Diamond Open Toi et Moi Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.08 TCW Round Emerald Diamond Open Toi et Moi Ring 14k White Gold features round cut emerald set on one corner and one diamond set on the other end making a open ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold .82ct Oval Emerald Baguette & Round Diamond Grooved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Nice Green Color - 6x4mm - 0.52ct (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 6 Round Brilliant & 10 Baguette Cut...
Diamond, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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