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2.06 Cts Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Its an exclusive Emerald 2.06 cts & Diamond 0.1 ring studded in 18k Yellow gold this entire ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.77 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
brilliant diamonds in a seamless halo design. Set in a thin 18-karat yellow gold band accented with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald (Approx 2-Carats) Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The ring is crafted in warm 18k yellow gold. This ring is currently sized at 6.5 and may be resized
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Colombian 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Emerald Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Mid-Century (1960s) Style: Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s Colombian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Untreated Star Burmese Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
untreated oval star rubies weighing approx. 8.00 carats. Finely made with an 18K yellow gold mounting Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Gold Natural Yellow Quartz Hand Made Chevalier Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
18 k Gold 23 gr Natural yellow rutileted quartz ring chevalier shape. Size 13 eu is possible to
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold

3.00 Carat Blue Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring. The Mounting is Solid 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold, or platinum. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Cabochon Ring with Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
for subtle sparkle. The warm 18K yellow-gold mount gives the ring a luxurious, wearable silhouette
Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-War Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald cut citrine orange cocktails ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 18k yellow gold cocktail or engagement golden ring features a captivating amber
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.14ct Green Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring. A beautifully crafted vintage ring in 18K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant ring by Van Cleef Arpels, finely crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. The design is
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Aquamarine emerald cut cocktail ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
tranquility. The delicate 18k yellow gold band complements the gemstone perfectly, making it an ideal choice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald and White Diamonds
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
set in 18K yellow gold. The deep green of the emerald is perfectly complemented by the warmth of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unheated 10.80 Carat Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
10.80 Carats Total Ring Weight: 7.5g Composition: Solid Yellow Gold 18K Included TGL Brief for the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

8.70 Carat Green Emerald Fashion Ring In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
insider value. Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. The ring is set in 18k yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring showcases a striking marquise-cut emerald at its center, surrounded by a halo of
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 5.60 carat emerald diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold and platinum cocktail ring features a certified 5.60-carat emerald cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.36tcw Diamond 1.60ct Emerald Ring, featuring a vivid green 1.60ct emerald
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
18K yellow gold natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone emerald cut emerald. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Dubini Theodora Zircon and Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
18K yellow gold. Ring size available: 52 (US 6) The ring may be ordered in any size with a lead
Category

2010s Italian Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Emerald Cushion Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.09 ct. emerald cushion. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald and Round Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Ribbed Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cute and dainty natural emerald set with natural round cut diamond halo in 18k yellow gold ring
Category

2010s Colombian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Green Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
An Antique Style Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring Inspire in the early 1900's The 18K yellow gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features 72 round-cut emeralds weighing 2.92 carats. It
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

4.5 Carat Pear Cut Natural Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Total Gemstone Weight: 4.50 carats Setting: Classic BEZEL Setting Composition: Solid Yellow Gold 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
is set in 18 Karat yellow gold. The estimated weight of the diamonds is 1.80 carats GH color VS
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.20ct Natural Emerald Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.20 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.60ct Natural Emerald Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.60 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

5.80ct Natural Emerald Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.80 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Two Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This two stone ring features two GIA certified Emerald cuts diamonds weighing 0.72 and 0.69 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emma Chapman 9.85ct Rubellite Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
by emeralds. The ring is made in 18k yellow gold. This ring was designed by the British jewellery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Yellow Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry, a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.56 carats of 4 emeralds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Emerald Cut Emerald White and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
An exquisite and exceptional one- of- a kind colorful ring featuring an bright emerald cut emerald
Category

2010s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Cocktail ring Large emerald cut citrine 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Step back into the glamorous era of retro style with this stunning 18K solid gold cocktail ring
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Ring Introducing this majestic emerald and diamond ring, masterfully
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Ring
$5,332 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The ring is made in 18K white and yellow gold. It features a 3.05 carat oval shape emerald as the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.00 carat emerald cut sapphire 18K yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
look that is both powerful and composed. Set in warm, lustrous 18k yellow gold, the design offers a
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald and Ruby Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
The ring is sold out. **Made to order, custom options are available(Yellow, white 18K, 14K gold, or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Emma Chapman Pearl Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
using a central pearl, which is flanked by emeralds and set in hand-engraved 18k yellow gold. The shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Emma Chapman Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Floral Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
central emerald which is flanked by two full cut diamonds which are all set in hand-engraved 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 0.9 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.9 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. 1 diamond main stone of 0.9 carat cut: emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Columbia Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
_____________________________________________ Metal 18K Yellow Gold Size M (UK
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond "Owl" Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
owl motif is both elegant and whimsical, with 18k yellow gold eyebrows and sparkling emerald eyes. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

9.00 Carat Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This dazzling 18K yellow gold sapphire emerald ring is centered with a cabochon cut blue Burmese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Demantoid 18 K Yellow Gold White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
It's an exquisite 18 KT Yellow Gold ring. Center stone is a stunning 1.9 ct GRS certified Russian
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

4.28ct Green Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
emerald is from Zambia. This ring has been expertly fashioned of striking 18K Yellow Gold.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavor...

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold 18k Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.13 Cts/4 Pcs Emerald 0.66 Cts/12 Pcs PE 0.15 Cts/1 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold 5.51-6.32 Cts of Natural Emerald 4.6-5.0 Grams of 18K
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald Tiger Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb is an iconic piece of jewelry. The ring features a tiger's head made of 18K yellow gold with
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Gem Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely yellow gold ring featuring a very fine emerald weighing 1.00 carat exactly. What makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald Prong Solitaire Ring (Approx. 1.00-Carat), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
draped design, adding a refined touch to the piece. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring beautifully
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8.75 #16641
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8.75 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 15.30 carat citrine and emerald 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring’s sculptural appeal. Crafted in substantial 18k yellow gold, the ring carries an impressive weight
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Captivating 0.9 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
emerald diamond, meticulously set in gleaming 18K yellow gold. The exceptional E color boasts near
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1980s Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features a vivid cabochon-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.81 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of emerald ring 18k yellow gold 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1539 antique edition and 1841 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of emerald ring 18k yellow gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A choice in our collection of emerald ring 18k yellow gold from Cartier, Georgios Collections Inc and Single Stone — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of emerald ring 18k yellow gold can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 2132, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our emerald ring 18k yellow gold for sale are for women, but there are 931 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold?

Prices for a piece of emerald ring 18k yellow gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $675,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,390.

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.

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 Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.