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5 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6.5 A classic
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 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
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 5 Carat Rubellite Red Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
- Excellent METAL: 18k white Gold GEM STONE: Rubellite 4.45 ct - Emerald 0,25 ct - Diamond 0.50 total carats
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

3 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald 1.1 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Extra Fine Colombian Emerald Ring . Size 5 3 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.1 Ct Diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond 0.75 ct Emerald Ring is sure to attract
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and .55 Ct Emerald Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: .55 Ct Color: Green Accent Diamonds: Total: 10 Shapes: Single Cuts
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.5 Ct Finest Colombian Pear Emerald 1 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 8
Located in New York, NY
1.5 Ct Finest Emerald in Pear Shape & 1 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 8 A Classic, pear
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

7.10 Ct Certified Spinel, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
with 0,33 ct; - 15 Emeralds with 0,19 ct; - 5 Apatites with 0,08 ct. This unique piece comes with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapp...

7.15 Natural Zambian Emerald and 2.35 Ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Ring featuring a stunning 7.15 carat natural Zambian Emerald and 2.35 carats of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

4/5 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Emerald Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 4/5 carat 1 Pc
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Certified 4.47 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring shoulders are accented with French cut emeralds and H color SI clarity diamonds. The gemstones are
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 4.47 Ct. Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring shoulders are accented with French cut emeralds and H color SI clarity diamonds. The gemstones are
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.81 Ct. Emerald Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
weight) Ring size: US 7 (resizable) Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 6 x 5 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Zambian emerald ring with diamond and 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing natural Zambian emerald ring with 2.08 CT’s emerald which is of very high
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Ring Set
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This set of 5 elegant rings is perfect for stacking or for wear on their own. Each one features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

5 Carat Emerald Oval and Diamond Trillion Ring in 18K 2 Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.61 ct. emerald oval with two white diamond trillions. Handmade in 18k yellow and white
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 2.02 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
set with a row of 5 diamonds that weigh 2.02 carats of H color and VS2 clarity set over the face of
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Impressive Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This impressive emerald and diamond cocktail ring will add glitz and glamour instantly! Finely
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1/2 Ct Oval Emerald Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
1/2 Ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5 A nice simple band
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
an old European cut diamond (6.1-3.85 mm, approximately 1 carat) surrounded by calibre cut emeralds
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

18kt Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Emerald Dome Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 5.32 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Yellow Gold "Stingray" Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds and Sapphires
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Diamonds with 0,92 ct, - 7 Emeralds with 0,26 ct, - 5 Rubis with 0,23 ct, - 4 Blue Sapphires with 0,15 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, ...

Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
total of 6 rows and 6.45 ct of diamonds) . The ring features a three-dimensional piramyd , with emeralds
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Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Octagon and White Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.78 ct. emerald emerald cut with good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald

Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
’ for Vienna. The emerald and diamond cluster measures 17 x 15 mm (5/8 x 9/16 in.) The ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage French Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring is centered with an oval 3.64 ct emerald of a vivid bluish green color. The emerald is surrounded
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Classic English Diamond Emerald Carved Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Emerald and Diamond 5 stone carved half hoop ring. The 20th century ring in late 19th century
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. 14 karat white gold Ring size
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2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. 14 karat white gold Ring size
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2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. 14 karat white gold Ring size
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. 14 karat white gold Ring size
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ladies Platinum Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds, France, 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco ladies platinum ring with natural emerald and diamonds. Made in France Circa 1920's. No
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Vintage
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2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Vintage
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2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Vintage
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2010s Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, Diamonds , 14 Karat White Gold. Round shape emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Vintage
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring With Emerald (0.75 CT Total) and Diamonds (0.30 CT Total
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Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is made of platinum and weighs 3.9 grams. It is set with a 0.31 ct emerald and with
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950 Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Emerald, adorned with approx. 0.20 ct. in H/VS diamonds. The engraving work make this piece unique
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Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Antique Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ct (5 x 3.4 mm) and 0.51 ct (5 x 3.2 mm). G color, SI1 and SI2 clarity. Estimated total diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

natural Zambian emerald ring with 6.30 Cts and 3.11 CTs diamond pears in 14k
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing natural Zambian emerald ring with 6.30 CT’s emerald which is of very high
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2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Estate Certified 3.34 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite ring set in 18k white gold, featuring a Rare vivid 3,34 ct. Emerald-cut Zambian
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

AGL Certified Minor 9 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: approximate 1.85 Carat Emerald: 9 ct Origin : Colombia Ring size 6 Color: Deep Green
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural 3.2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately Natural 3.2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring 14 Karat white Gold , Size 5
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro Platinum Colombian Emerald Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Platinum Colombian Emerald Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring. This beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.46 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 5 mm, while top dimensions measure 8 by 11 mm. The ring is set with a 1.07 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.78 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of platinum and embellished with a 4.22 ct emerald and a total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

6 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 4 Carat Diamond Ring Platinum Two-Tone
Located in New York, NY
6 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 4 Ct Diamond Ring Platinum, Two-Tone A classic, Cocktail
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Emerald Square Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is made of platinum and weighs 5.3 grams. It is set with a 0.60 ct emerald and with
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Modern Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Emerald 0.94 ct - 8 mm x 5 mm Total Weigth 2.40 gr RF +GUFR Italian Size 18 Usa Size 8.34 French
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.50 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of platinum and embellished with a 4.66 ct emerald and a total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.7 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald 0.60Ct Diamond Ring 18K White/Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
Extra Fine Colombian Emerald Ring 2.7 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 0.60Ct Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3.78 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive diamond emerald and diamond cocktail ring has
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Central Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a central emerald surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

12 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 1.6 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.6 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White gold Ring
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Untreated 2.31 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
). Estimated total diamond weight is 1.12 ct. The emerald measures 9.60 x 7.40 x 4.30 mm. Majority of
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Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald

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5 Ct Diamond With Emerald Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 5 ct diamond with emerald ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 26 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 5 ct diamond with 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 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 5 ct diamond with emerald ring from Fabergé, Hancocks and Arunashi — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 5 ct diamond with emerald ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 5 Ct Diamond With Emerald Ring?

Prices for a 5 ct diamond with emerald ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,807 and can go as high as $926,678, while this accessory, on average, fetches $16,645.

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 Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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.