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Classic 18k White Gold 1.50ctw Emerald Cut Aquamarine Prong Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
quality aquamarine solitaire neatly prong set at its center. This beautiful emerald cut stone displays the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 10.17 Carats 18KT White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Emerald cut Aquamarine cocktail ring weighing 8.97 carats flanked with a diamond halo of round
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

12ct Aquamarine Ruby Ring Platinum Sz 7.25 Cocktail Emerald Cut Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate aquamarine & ruby cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum. Emerald cut aquamarine
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Aquamarine Ring 14k Yellow Gold 17ct Emerald Cut Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Centrally mounted emerald cut aquamarine measures 18mm x 13mm (estimated at 17 carats). The aquamarine is in
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, natural Aquamarine, Emerald Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Aquamarine & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Emerald Cut India 14.34 Carat Ultra Fine Quality
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra fine 14.34 carat Aquamarine emerald-cut , from India, exhibiting a very rare vivid blue color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl

Art Deco 13.08 CTW Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut aquamarine weighing approximately 12.46 carats total. Transparent very
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Set in 18k Gold, 30.60 Carats, Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Aquamarine Cocktail / Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

8.85 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Palm Desert, CA
8.85 carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine center stone, with two baguettes weighing 0.65 carats, set in
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

2.90 Carat Emerald-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Solitaire Cocktail ring featuring a securely nestled 2.90 Carat oval Emerald-cut
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

10.46 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Round Diamond Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a gorgeous 10.46 carat emerald cut Aquamarine and round Diamond 18 karat rose gold ring
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.3ct Aquamarine Solitaire Ring in Solid 14K White Gold Emerald Cut 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This gorgeous solitaire ring features a 2.3ct emerald cut aquamarine gemstone in a solid 14K white
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.53 Carat Fine Blue Emerald Cut Aquamarine Baguette Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
, clarity and a superb emerald cut. A top grade aquamarine. Measures 9.9x9.1mm. Set in a modern 18k yellow
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

25 CT Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
approximately 25 carat emerald cut aquamarine gemstone flanked by 8 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dress Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Beautiful light blue 5.40ct aquamarine ring, framed with 0.27ct diamonds in 18ct white
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage H Stern 15ct Emerald cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Designer
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage H Stern 15ct Emerald cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Designer Signed This is
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

20 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful blue aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The emerald cut
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and 10.3 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring, circa 1920s
Located in Addison, TX
Measurement: 8.57mm Center Stone Type: Aquamarine Center Stone Shape: Emerald cut Center Stone Count: 1
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Retro 17.12 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut aquamarine weighing approximately 14.06 carats total. Transparent light
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12ct Aquamarine Ring 14k White Gold Sz 6.5 Cocktail Emerald Cut Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Emerald cut aquamarine measures 16mm x 12.5mm (estimated at 12 carats). The aquamarine is in good (few
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Compass Rose Aquamarine Ring w Natural Diamond Halo in 14k Gold Emerald Cut 7x5
Located in Columbus, OH
This lovely light blue emerald cut Aquamarine looks beautiful in our custom design NNJ compass rose
Category

2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum 4.45ctw Step Cut Aquamarine Old Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Emerald Step Cut w/ Cut Corners- Prong Set - Sky
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Step-Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring, 6.5 Carats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Gold Cigar-shaped band with a Step-Cut Aquamarine prong-set in the center. The Aquamarine
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Mauboussin gold ring with aquamarine, rubies, emeralds and diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mauboussin ring in 18kt – 750‰ in white gold, featuring a central aquamarine in blue-green colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

23.5ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Set with 0.20ct of Diamonds in Platinum
Located in London, GB
The aquamarine is the birthstone for March. This beautiful ring features a 23.5ct emerald cut
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Aqua Blue Aquamarine Ring w Diamond Accents in 14k White Gold Emerald Cut 8x6m
Located in Columbus, OH
This 14K gold ring setting features a beautiful earth mined Aquamarine with natural round diamond
Category

2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Aquamarine Engagement Ring Emerald Halo Wedding Ring Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine with Emerald & Diamond Ring Design & Material • Style: Halo Jewelry • Metal: 14KW Gold • Occasions
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Platinum GIA 14.30ct Large Rectangular Step Cut Aquamarine Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Rectangular Step Cut - Prong Set - Light Greenish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

Vintage Rectangular Cut Natural Aquamarine White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
rectangular step cut aquamarine. It is held securely by four prongs on each corner. This type of ring has been
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Gemstone – A Timeless Gift of Elegance in Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic 2.64-Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Loose Gemstone – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl

Aquamarine, Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pearls, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose...

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond Ring. This beautiful ring
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Deco Emerald White Diamond Aquamarine White Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.55 Carats of Natural Zambia Navette Cut Emerald. This Ring has a 1.40 Carats Pear Cut Aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Emerald White Diamond Aquamarine White Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.55 Carats of Natural Zambia Navette Cut Emerald. This Ring has a 1.40 Carats Pear Cut Aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Aquamarine Yellow Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.20 Carats of Natural Zambia Navette Cut Emerald. This Ring has a 1.40 Carats Pear Cut Aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Aquamarine Yellow Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.20 Carats of Natural Zambia Navette Cut Emerald. This Ring has a 1.40 Carats Pear Cut Aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 7.45 Carat VVS Emerald Cut Aquamarine with Diamond Baguette Accents
Located in Addison, TX
of Ring Measurement: 9.30mm Center Stone Type: Aquamarine Center Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Center
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

Goshwara 4 Stone Emerald Cut Aqua with Diamonds Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Unique 4 Stone Emerald Cut Aqua Ring with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'G-One' Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Aquamarine: 1 emerald cut aquamarine= 18.00cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum, Diamond Aquamarine Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum and Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring, Very Fine Color Aquamarine of approximately 15 Carats
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

14ct Yellow Gold, 1980s Large 19.64 Carat Aquamarine Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 14ct Yellow Gold Circa 1980s Step into elegance with this
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Late 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Emerald cut Aquamarine Ring - approximately 25-30 carat Aquamarine set in 14Kt White Gold
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American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

4.49 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring, approximately 4.49 carats, approximately 11 x 9 x 6.4mm 6 round
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2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
emerald cut = 1.25ct Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.8 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
1.8 carat emerald cut aquamarine ring has accents of diamonds on band to elevate its simple look
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Color: H Clarity: SI1 Aquamarine: 1 emerald cut = 10.04ct Ring Size: 8.25 (please allow up to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.45 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this emerald cut aquamarine ring with diamonds . Item Ref. SKU: C6866
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine Ring in White Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
I have two issues with aquamarine rings. Issue number one is size. A ginormous 27-carat emerald-cut
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Aquamarine Emerald Cut Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of aquamarine emerald cut rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 268 vintage examples as well as 354 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of aquamarine emerald cut rings includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Luigi Ferrara, Merkaba and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. There are many emerald cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut aquamarine emerald cut rings for sale. When shopping our range of aquamarine emerald cut rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Aquamarine Emerald Cut Rings?

On average, aquamarine emerald cut rings at 1stDibs sell for $4,812, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $220,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Aquamarine in Jewelry Design

Perhaps the one gemstone that best embodies the glimmering blue of the ocean is aquamarine, not just in name but also in color. Aqua marina (Latin for water and sea), March’s birthstone, is often crystal clear and blue. Often affordable in price, vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry belongs in everyone’s jewelry box.

Aquamarine is a precious gemstone from the mineral beryl family. Its cousin is the emerald. Like other beryl varieties, aquamarines are rated 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. This means that they are soft enough for jewelers to cut to their client’s specs but also durable enough for daily wear.

On land or sea, aquamarines feature prominently in many folk tales, including one about mermaids gifting aquamarine to sailors to protect them during sea voyages. Worn around sailors’ necks as an amulet, it kept them from getting seasick and, most importantly, from shipwrecks. Considered a symbol of courage by some, aquamarine amulets were also favored by Egyptian and Hebrew warriors during battle.

Aquamarine has also made appearances on some of the grandest of great dames. The Brazilian government gifted Eleanor Roosevelt with a 1,847-carat aquamarine in 1935 and Queen Elizabeth II received a sizable aquamarine upon her 1953 coronation; this stone is now the focal point of her aquamarine tiara. And renowned Tiffany Co. designer Jean Schlumberger made a diamond Bow setting for a 148.5-carat aquamarine, which was originally exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition, now in the collection of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry that includes unique aquamarine rings, 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.

Questions About Aquamarine Emerald Cut Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What band goes best with an emerald cut ring is largely a matter of personal preference. Bands that hold brilliant-cut accent stones can add sparkle to a ring. An example is the eternity band, which shows off gemstones all the way around the band. On 1stDibs, find a selection of emerald cut rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, emerald cut engagement rings are popular for those hoping to be betrothed. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone's imperfections, so the gem's clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. The emerald cut became popular during the Art Deco period. Find emerald cut engagement rings on 1stDibs.