2.40 Carat Features Emerald With Oval And Round Cuts Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant and unique, this Toi et Moi Emerald Ring features a striking duo of natural emeralds—one oval-cut with lush bluish-green undertones and one round-cut with a vivid, high-luste...
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White & Yellow Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White & Yellow Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Rounds Ring 2 Tone Gold Fancy Ring Diamond Baguette Ring An 18K 2 tone, solid White / Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.29 Ct Round Shape Emerald and Diamond Three Row Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 18 diamonds and one row of 10 emeralds in the middle, set in a band design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,094Sale Price|20% Off
14 Kt White Gold Emerald Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Gold Ring with Emerald Gold Color: White Ring size: 6 US Total weight: 2.15 grams Set with: - Emerald Cut: Round Color: Green Weight: 0.33 Carat
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.08 Ct Round Shape Emerald and Diamond Double Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 9 emeralds and 10 diamonds, set in a band design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.55 Ct Round Shape Emerald and Diamond Double Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 13 emeralds and 14 diamonds, set in a band design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 9.7mm Round Cabochon Cut Bezel Set Jade & Emerald Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Green Color - 9.7mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Cabochon Cut - Burnish Set - Vivid G...
Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Natural Emerald Gemstone Ring Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.50 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features and Specs: Material: 14K white gold Gemstones: 1 large and 6 smaller natural emeralds, totaling 1.8 carats 12 brilliant round diamonds, totaling 0.4 carats Ring Size: 7 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three Emerald-Cut Diamond Wedding Ring with Round Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Three Stone Emerald-Cut Diamond Band with Round Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$54,500
Ruby Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite three-stone ring presents a vibrant trio of round gemstones: a fiery ruby totaling 1.87 carats, an Old European cut diamond totaling 1.61 carats and a rich emerald tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
$4,552Sale Price|20% Off
Jabel Diamond and Emerald Halo Snowflake Ring
By Jabel
Located in Tampa, FL
Jabel Diamond and Emerald Halo Snowflake Ring Cute and dainty diamond and emerald ring by Jabel, a company known for their fine craftsmanship and materials utilized in their heirlo...
Diamond, Emerald
$1,702Sale Price|20% Off
Solitaire Emerald Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Solitaire Emerald Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a single round green emerald set into the band for a clean solitaire design.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut & Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K White Gold 1.63Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring is adorned with channel set emerald cut diamonds in the center with two curved rows of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut & Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.62Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring is adorned with channel set emerald cut diamonds in the center with two curved rows of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond & Green Emerald Halo Set Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This outstanding diamond and emerald ring features a central of 1.50 carat (approx.) round brilliant cut diamond set in bezel and surrounded by a halo of French cut emerald with milg...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 6.16 Carat Mixed-Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An excellent cocktail ring, showcasing 16 mixed-cut emeralds weighing 3.98 carats total and 330 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.18 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald And Diamond Tria 2.55ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.35ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.40ct Emerald Diamond • 1.80ct N...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$910Sale Price|20% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rhodium Emerald Round Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer two-tone stunning ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style granulation work. This beautiful rin...
Emerald, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind green Emerald diamond ring, made in gorgeous cocktail style in 18KT gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
3.21tcw Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Accent Three Stone Ring Gift 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A simple, emerald and diamond three stone. The center stone carries a full, 3.19-carat round cut Colombian emerald. The stone displays a beautiful medium yellowish-green color and go...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 18k White Gold GIA 3.38ctw Round Emerald w/ Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 5.66 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Widt...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$33,450Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 7.47 Round Green Emerald & Half Moon Diamond Platinum & 18KG Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Stunning Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold ring features a Rare 7.47 Carat Round-shaped Vibrant deep green Natural Emerald flanked by two(2) Half-Moon shaped diamonds in a total weig...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18ct White Gold Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18ct white gold emerald ring is set with 0.35ct natural round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Men's Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Emerald And Diamond Ring A ring featuring a center oval emerald set with emerald cut emeralds and round cut diamonds Ring Size: 6.5 Complimentary Resizing Gram Weight: 6.7...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Well Made 14k Yellow Gold & Silver Top 2.50ct Round Emerald Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (20) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Green Color - 2.50ctw (approx.)
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Platinum 0.40ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF35-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An elegant halo ring in platinum, centering a vibrant emerald-cut emerald of approximately 1.20 ct, framed by a square halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.17 Emerald And Engagement Diamond Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.42ct Natural Round Cut Diamond • 0.75ct Natural Emerald • Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Marquise Emerald And Diamond 1.15ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.28ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.87ct Natural Emerald • Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald And Diamond 2.25ct Engagement Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.58ct Natural Round Cut Diamond • 1.67ct Natural Emerald • Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$4,670Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Emerald Koi Fish 18K Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960's Koi Fish Ring 2 Round Emerald Eyes Size 7 and is Slightly Adjustable 28mm x 16mm 12.3 grams 18KT Yellow Gold Excellent Pre-Owned Condition Koi Fish are Widely Celebr...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Contemporary 0.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco style ring centres features a stunning emerald at its heart.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Classic 18 Carat Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Canterbury, England
A unique piece within our carefully curated Vintage & Prestige fine jewellery collection, we are delighted to present the following: This classic 18ct emerald and diamond cluster ri...
Diamond, Emerald
Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features 0.27 carats total weight of vivid emeralds alternating with round diamonds totaling 0.22 car...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.47 Carat Emerald With Round and Baguette Cut Diamond 14K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.47 Carat Emerald with Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Side Stones 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring in size 7.75.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 1.20ctw Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Ring Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: New Emerald: 1.20ctw Diamond: 0.40ctw Baguette Cut Diamond: 0.60ctw Clarity: VS1 Color Grade: G Ring Dimension: Size: 7.25 Width: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 0.89 cts Round Brilliant Emerald with Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 0.89 cts Round Brilliant Emerald with Diamond 18K Ring 18K, White Gold Emerald : 0.89 White Diamond : 0.79 cts...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silver925 Emerald Cubic Zirconia Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details** GEMSTONE(S) I Stone: Natural Emerald Color: Green Shape: Round & French Cut Size: 5.5 mm.
Emerald, Silver
$15,050Sale Price|30% Off
Blue Sapphire Emerald Cuts and Round White Diamond Multi-Row Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 1 center row of Emerald Cut Sapphires set East West with 1 row on both sides of Round Brilliant Diamonds. 11 Sapphires weighing 7.01 Carats. 44 Round Dia...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00ct Diamond 1.00ct Emerald Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow and white gold ring. The ring is set with sparkling round cut diamonds and emeralds that weigh approximately 1.00ct and 1.00ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Palladium Antique Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco palladium ring, circa 1930s, featuring a geometric architectural design set with old European cut round diamonds, baguette-cut diamonds, round emeralds, and baguette-cut eme...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
7.81 Carat Pear Shaped Cabochon Emerald Ring with Round Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning statement ring with natural gemstones and solid gold. Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 7.2 Grams - Setting: Prong - Size: 6.5 - Ring Measurem...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.44 Carat Weight Green Emerald & Round Diamond Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning 2.44 carat weight green emerald fashion ring is an elegant and sophisticated choice for any occasion.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.97 Carat Weight Green Emerald & Round Diamond Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking 8.97 carat weight green emerald fashion ring is a true work of art. The emerald is a stunning shade of green and boasts exceptional clarity and brilliance, weighing in ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Green Emerald Center Pear and Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 14K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold (prongs) Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 23.3 mm tall Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Diamond Count: 19...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Colombian Emerald Square Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the breathtaking 14K Gold Colombian Emerald Square Cocktail Ring, a vintage masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in 1970, this stunning ring featu...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire Emerald Cuts and Round White Diamond Multi-Row Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 1 center row of Emerald Cut Pink Sapphires set East West with 1 row on both sides of Round Brilliant Diamonds. 11 Pink Sapphires weighing 7.34 Carats. 44...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald And Baguette 0.77ct Diamond Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.34ct Natural Baguette Diamond • 0.43ct Natural Emerald • Diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Platinum 0.56ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This platinum piece carries a 1.10-carat round emerald elevated in a four-prong setting. The green stone is flanked by round side diamonds set in delicate half halos that naturally d...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Snake Diamond ring movable ring 18KT yellow gold emerald eye ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
What a fun piece of jewelry! Movable snake ring with diamonds and emeralds in 18KT yellow gold. Stunning ring will come with appraisal and cute box! Cannot be re-sized it is between ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,416Sale Price|20% Off
2.07 Ct Round Emerald Cut Diamond Wrap Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is ...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2.24 cts Diamond Rosecut and Emerald Round Cabochon Ring Handcrafted in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A ring with a large beautiful cushion shape diamond rose cut weighing 2.24 carats with good clarity surrounded by Emerald Round Cabochons.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18k TT Gold SSEF Pear Emerald & Round Diamond Scalloped Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It comes with the original SSEF certification which guarantees that the center stone is a 100% natural emerald and originated from Brazil. Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cut with Round-Cut Diamond Accents Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 0.41 carat Emerald and Natural Round-cut white Diamond (22 Pcs) 0.20 Carat accent stones for a lovely design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.63 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring features a 0.63 Carat Round Emerald with a Double Diamond Halo, that sits on a Diamond Shank.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Halo Ring Set in 14K White Gold with 1.19 Carat Emerald and Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.36 carat total. One center modified cushion cut emerald weighing 1.19 carats. Finger size is 7 and can be sized up or do...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.35ct Colombian Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
Natural Colombian emerald gemstone green colour round cut. The ring can be resized Box and valuation included.
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Style Dainty Round Emerald Trilogy Ring with Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Trilogy ring features a 0.46 carat round cut natural emerald set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Gold GIA 1.27ctw Oval Sapphire & Round Emerald Sides 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - True Royal Blue Color - 1.04ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Nat...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold This stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Earth mined Emerald and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 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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