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Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring

Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring with Striking White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
The oval cabochon emerald at the heart of this spectacular ring was hand-picked by a member of the
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1990s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.08ctw Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An original victorian period emerald and diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Centered by a 2.06
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Antique 1860s High Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Victorian Colombian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Silver 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped Colombian emerald cabochon weighing approximately 8.90 carats total
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Era inspired 2.70ct Cabochon Emerald & Rose-cut Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precision and passion
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Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.27 ct. Ring size is US 6.8 (We offer free
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

10.90 Ct's Cabochon Emerald Cocktail Ring Heart Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
Cabochon Emerald Cocktail Ring Heart Shaped Diamond Ring Weight of Stone : 10.90 Ct's Weight of Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold

1.17 Carats Emerald Cabochon Ring with Vintage-Style Diamond Cluster
Located in London, GB
Handmade in our atelier, this vintage-style ring is truly special. The unique pale green emerald
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Late 20th Century British Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central Emerald surrounded by a halo of six
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.87 Carat Emerald 0.70 Carat Diamond 22k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold ring; part of our antique emerald jewellery collection. This stunning, fine and impressive
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Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Moonstone Emerald Vintage 9k Rose Gold Sz 6.25 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian moonstone & emerald ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 9
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 1.79 ct. Ring size is US 10 (We can make any size) We
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.20 Ct Colombian Emerald 1.45 Ct Diamond Trinity 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Victorian ring is 1890 ca Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with little
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

14K Real Vintage 8.50 CARAT Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
In 14K rose gold, this vintage ring boasts an impressive 8.00 ct cabochon-cut emerald, showcasing
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2010s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gaetano Chiavetta 8.50ct Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have wonderful emerald and diamond ring from master antique jeweller, Gaetano Chiavetta
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Baby rings were popular sentimental jewelry items in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Babies wore
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

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Antique Victorian Cabochon Emerald Diamond Silver Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Large Victorian emerald and diamond ring set with a 10ct cabochon emerald surrounded by 14 Old
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian, 14 Carat Emerald Cabochon Bubble Ring, Rose-Cut Diamond, 14 Karat
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Victorian, Bubble 14 Karat yellow ring with large oval shaped, Cabochon Emerald in the center. The
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Dome Rings

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Emerald, 14k Gold

Paris Craft House 5.31 Carat Cabochon Emerald Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House 5.31ct Cabochon Emerald Yellow Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold. - 1 Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong High Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Impressive 3.50 carat cabochon emerald, set in yellow gold and surrounded by 2 carats of old mine
Victorian Inspired Emerald Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Inspired Emerald Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one cabochon emerald
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Colombian High Cabochon Emerald Diamond Flower Petal Ring, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring, ca. 1880s The beautiful Victorian high
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Victorian 10.16 CTW Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Scroll Antique Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped emerald domed double cabochon weighing approximately 10.16 carats
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Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval cabochon in a setting. The ring is set in 18K yellow gold. Gross weight : 4,13 gr
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4 Carat Tanzanite, Emerald And Sapphire Cabochon Ring Cocktail Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
surrounded by emeralds of Colombian origin , diamonds and then round blue vivid blue sapphires . The ring
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2010s Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold

Emerald Cabochon(13.01Carat) Ring with Vintage-Style Diamond Inlaid(0.30Carat)
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A one of a kind, cabochon Zambian Emerald weighing (13.01 carats) with Inlaid (O.30 Carat) Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central oval natural Ruby cabochon gem surrounded
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 14k Gold 10.03ct GIA Oval Cabochon Very Fine Green Zambian Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly unique, GIA certified, antique emerald solitaire ring was crafted in solid 14k yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald and Diamonds Enamel Ring, 18kt Gold and Silver, France
Located in London, GB
Victorian era is made in18kt yellow gold and silver. It is adorned with a vibrant green cabochon-cut emerald
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Dome Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Emeralds Diamonds Navette Gold Silver, 1880
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Emeralds Diamonds Navette Gold Silver, 1880. Victorian period navette-shaped ring with
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Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring with Diamond Detail
Located in London, GB
Featuring three oval cut cabochon emeralds hand-picked from the Haruni vault with a total of 2.93
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Cabochon, Crystal & Diamonds Victorian / Art Deco Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and chic Crystal & Emerald Victorian Style, Art - Deco Cocktail Ring set in 14K
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2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

3.66 Carat Emerald cabochon & Diamond Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precision and passion
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Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VINTAGE (very good condition) EMERALD & DIAMOND RING 18K WHITE GOLD 5.5 GRAMS SQUARE DESIGN
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald, Ethiopian Opal & Diamonds Victorian/ Art Deco Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful Emerald & Opal Art Deco style Victorian Cocktail Ring set in 14K Gold
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2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 14k Gold 10.03ct GIA Oval Cabochon Very Fine Green Zambian Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly unique, GIA certified, antique emerald solitaire ring was crafted in solid 14k yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian 12.5Cttw. Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Split-Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Victorian 12.5 Cttw. Diamond, Sapphire, and Emerald Split-Shank Cocktail Ring, a
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2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Emerald Diamonds Ring Victorian Original Box Mappin Webb Yellow Gold, 1890
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Emerald Diamonds Ring Victorian in Original Box. This stunning ring from the 1890s features an
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

19th Century 15ct Sugerloaf Cabochon Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Sugerloaf emerald Regal 19th century sugerloaf cabochon emerald and rose cut diamond cluster ring
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Antique 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 3 Carat Oval Emerald Dome Cocktail Ring Cabochon Filigree Flower Cluster
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Gilchrist antique 3 carat oval emerald cocktail ring is an exciting dome designed as a flower
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Vintage 1930s Victorian Dome Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H-I-J-K color and vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.70 ct. We can make any size
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.72 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below... This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian ring
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robinson is a charming Victorian era (circa 1895) 14k yellow gold ring centering a Cabochon emerald
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Magnificent 5.69 Carat Cabochon Emerald Old Cut Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An extraordinary ring with real history and character. The natural Colombian emerald was, we
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Gold Bombe Emerald and Diamond Ring 1960, Cocktail Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
-turning piece is set with 21 rose cut diamond and emerald cabochon. The crown of this vintage emerald ring
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Dome Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact victorian cabochon emerald ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 12 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian cabochon emerald ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic victorian cabochon emerald ring over the years, but those made by Effy and Paris Precious Craft House are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes sugarloaf cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian cabochon emerald ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring?

Prices for a victorian cabochon emerald ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,650 and can go as high as $300,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,360.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.