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Vintage Emerald and 0.45 CT Diamond 14 CT Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.28 carat emerald and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold twist
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Emerald Cut Sapphire Eternity Ring 6.25 Ct.
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is set with 21 emerald cut stones and the total weight is 6.25 carats. The sapphires are Ceylon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.3 Ct Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald 1 Ct Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
1.3 Ct Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Ring Size 7 Estate piece
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold 0.60 Ct Green Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.60 Ct. Green Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 3 Ct Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Ring + Diamond 14 K White Gold, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Natural 3 Ct Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Ring + Diamond 14 K White Gold, Vintage Size 6 A classic
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

GRS Certified 14 Ct. MINOR OIL Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A one of kind 14 carat cushion cut green emerald certified as minor oil flanked by cadillac and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural 12 Ct High Quality Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald Eternity Band/ Ring 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
Natural approximately 12 Ct High Quality Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald Eternity Band/ Ring 14 Karat
Category

Early 2000s North American Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 3.5 Ct Emerald Cut Emerald 0.30 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold ring, with an approximately 4 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald and
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.26 Ct. Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.86 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 6.26 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald 1 Ct Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 4 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, Estate Gold: 14 Karat
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

IGI Certified Ct 14 ZambiaN Emerald 5.90Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
emerald pear cut 14,00 ct , and natural diamonds 💎 round brilliant cut 5,90 ct F/VS. From high jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.87 Ct. Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.58 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.87 carats Zambian emerald and 0.58
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Ring with 14 CT Emerald and 5.55 CTW Diamonds
Located in Stuart, FL
Ladies 18k white gold size 7 1/2 ring prong set with an octagon step cut emerald, light yellow pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Ct Natural Zambian Emeralds and 1.2 Ct Diamond Ring in 14 karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing ring with beautiful design there are 6 pear shape natural Zambian Emerald of
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.82 ct Emerald Flower Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald flower ring in 14K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5 Introducing a truly
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

24 Ct Emerald cut Checker Board Citrine Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14 KYG, Estate
Located in New York, NY
24 Ct Emerald cut Checker Board Citrine Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, Estate
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 4.63 ct Oval Cut Emerald Gemstone Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Ct Natural Emerald, Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Oval
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.77 Carat Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring 0.91 Ct. Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.91 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 2.77 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring convertible to Pendant 55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon & 5.5 Ct
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.25 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.5 Ct SI/H Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 5.25 carats Zambian emerald and 0.55
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.8 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be amazed by the sheer beauty of the 3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & 1.8 ct of
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

12.5 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald Dimond Dome Shape Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Cocktail ring, eye catching Approximately 12.5 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald 17 Stone
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Ct Natural Emerald, Marquise Stone and 2 Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring featuring a collection of natural Brazilian
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Ct Natural Emerald, Five Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Five Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6.5 Oval
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be amazed by the sheer beauty of the 2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & 2 ct of
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8.5 Ct Emerald cut Natural Lapis Lazuli + Diamond Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, 5.5 S
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Estate Lapis Lazuli Ring, crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. This stunning
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.82 Carat Zambian Emerald Gemstone Ring 0.7 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.82 Carat Zambian Emerald Gemstone Ring 0.7 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

1.3 Carat Trillion Zambian Emerald Ring 0.50 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.30 carats Zambian emerald and 0.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.76 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald Ring 0.59 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.76 carats Zambian emerald and 0.59
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.84 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring 0.62 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.84 carats Zambian emerald and 0.62
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Ct Natural Emerald, 1 Oval Ruby Cocktail Marquise Shape Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
marquise shape. The ring is stamped 14 karat yellow gold and weighs 10.72 grams. It is a size 6.75 but can
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

13 Ct Emerald cut Natural Lapis Lazuli Ring in 14 Kt Yellow Gold, Estate Size 8
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Estate Lapis Lazuli Ring, crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. This stunning
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Ct Emerald cut Natural Lapis Lazuli Ring in 14 Kt Yellow Gold, Estate Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Estate Lapis Lazuli Ring, crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. This stunning
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.65 Ct. Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
This Pretty Ring crafted of 14K Yellow Gold features a baguette shape Sapphire approximately 0.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.65 ct. Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
This Pretty Ring crafted of 14K White Gold features a baguette shape Sapphire approximately 0.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

3.05 Carat Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring 0.49 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 3.05 carats Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

1 Carat Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring 0.5 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 1.00 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US All size available ✦ Import Duties, Taxes and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.43 Cts Muzo Natural Emerald 14 ct. Peach Gold Ring
Located in București, B
A beautiful and classic electric emerald ring in solid peach-yellow gold. The ring could be an
Category

2010s Romanian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10 Ct Natural Carved Emerald 1 Ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage approximately 10 Ct Natural Carved Emerald and approximately 1 Ct Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.40 Carat Emerald 0.60 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ct 14, 07 Tanzanite Ct 2, 55 Emerald and Ct 2, 29 Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Sparkling ring in 14Kt gold composed of a square shaped
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.72 Ct Sugarloaf Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon approximately 4.72 Ct Sugar loaf cabochon
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Ct Natural Emerald, Marquise Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 2.5 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ct Emerald Three-Stone Ring Past Present Future 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 3 Ct Emerald Three-Stone Ring Past Present Future 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 4.5 All
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extraordinary 14 Ct. Golden Beryl with Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant Art Deco style 18k white gold ring featuring a 14 carats emerald cut golden beryl set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Gorgeous Emerald Cabochon Ring is set in a contemporary style setting with accenting diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.5 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald 0.35 Ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Vintage ring Approximately 4.5 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 14
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.2 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald 0.25 Ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Vintage ring Approximately 3.2 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 14
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.56 Carat Emerald 0.20 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.06 Carat Emerald 0.24 Ct Diamonds, 14 kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.5 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.5 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring Estate piece
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.40 Carat Emerald 0.60 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.73 Carat Emerald 0.20 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14 Ct Emerald Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 ct emerald ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 38 vintage editions and 48 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14 ct 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing 14 ct emerald ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Five Star Jewelry, Alberto and FERRUCCI each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 14 ct emerald ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our 14 ct emerald ring for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14 Ct Emerald Ring?

On average, a 14 ct emerald ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,275, while they’re typically $144 on the low end and $1,300,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.