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Men’s Emerald Ring, 18k White Yellow Gold Emerald Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
• 18k White & Yellow Gold. • Zambian Emerald in emerald cut – total carat weight 2.49. • Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Emerald Wedding Ring for Him, Men s Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold Emerald Ring for Him, Men's Emerald Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Natural Emerald Statement
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Mens Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
2.5 Carat Mens Emerald Ring stands out with 31 White diamonds around the top part of the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men s Zambian Emerald and Diamond Two Tone 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Two Tone Men's ring has a vibrant green 10x7 Emerald cut Zambian Emerald center
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.27 Carat Emerald cut Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Men
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
This 4.27ct Emerald cut Natural Diamond ring has a very special color! It is graded by GIA as
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Classic Men s Emerald Engagement Ring, Emerald Gold Ring, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, Emerald Statement Ring, May Birthstone Ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold Emerald Ring, 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men s
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men's A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unique Vintage Emerald Men Engagement Ring, Natural Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Women, Gift for Her. Unique Vintage Emerald Men Engagement Ring, Natural Emerald Bridal Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

3.41ct Emerald Marquise Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Raised Edge Textured Mens Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.41 Carat Emerald and Marquise Diamond 18 Karat Two-Toned Gold Raised Edge Textured Men's Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Imperial Russian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Sofia , BG
Imperial Russian Faberge 1.5ct Colombian Emerald & 2.5ct Diamonds Platinum ring The central
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Omen Ancient Double Gold Ring with Diamond and Emerald
By Katerina Marmagioli
Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR
100% recycled 14K Yellow Gold, plated with 22K Gold Diamond Emerald Size: on order Ancient Gold
Category

2010s European Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Purple Men Spinel Ring, 18k White Gold and Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
• 18k white gold • Lavender Spinel in emerald cut total carat weight 6.84. • Diamonds - 110 pc
Category

2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Twisted Omen Ancient Double Gold Ring with Diamond and Emerald
By Katerina Marmagioli
Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR
100% recycled 14K Yellow Gold, plated with 22K Gold Diamond Emerald Size: on order Ancient Gold
Category

2010s European Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring
Located in Sofia , BG
Victorian MEMENTO MORI SKULLS 18k Gold, 1.5ct DIAMONDS & 2.84 ct Colombian Emerald ring! The ring
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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Emerald White Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
to both men and women. Details: 18 karat yellow gold, onyx, emerald, white diamond. H:2.8cm, W
Category

2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring For Men
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 4 Carat Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold, Men s Gold Fashion Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage 4 Carat Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold, Men's Gold Fashion Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s
Located in Antwerp, BE
-colour gold alternating with silver-encrusted old mine brilliant cut diamonds. One interesting fact we
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

3.75 Carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Platinum Men s Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Flexible "Rolex-Style" Band Men's Ring Centering a 3.75 Carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

AGL Certified 2.75 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 K Men Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified 2.75 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 K Men Ring A classic, Unisex
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.03 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Tiffany Co. Charles Tiffany Platinum Men s Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A great new design by Tiffany & Co.! This is the Charles Tiffany Diamond men's ring! The 1.03
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.91tcw AAA Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut Diamond Shank Accent Men s Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A sophisticated emerald and diamond unisex statement ring. This dapper piece features a remarkable
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamonds and Emeralds Men’s Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
gem quality diamonds ). Two emeralds are chipped. Ring is heavy, with a nugget designed shank, top is
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Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Men s Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte VVS2 Emerald Cut .25 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
has a matte finish and showcases an icy white diamond solitaire set on the ring’s face with ribbed 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Diamond Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Wide Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Vintage Retro 1980s Men's Ring. Center Green genuine Emerald ring, sided with large-high
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Effy Men s Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Effy men's emerald diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The emerald cut emerald weighs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Pinky 3.20 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Mens Emerald Pinky Importance 2.40ct. natural emerald ring Emerald cut, Brilliant Clean clarity
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Effy Men s Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Ring
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Effy emerald diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow and white gold. The emerald weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

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

2.51 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 2.51ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring Find this Platinum 2.51ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Graduated Style Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is a Men's style design in size 8. There is 0.45 carat (approximately) Emerald cut center stone and
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.55 Carat Ammolite and Diamond Men’s Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Colored Diamond: 1 Emerald Cut Ammolite at 2.55 Carats. 6 Round White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.37 Carat Natural Round Vivid Green Men s Colombian Emerald Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Mens Emerald Pinky Addition .77ct. natural round emerald ring Full cut, Brilliant Clean clarity
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Cert. 3.43 Carat Colombian Emerald Mens Platinum Carved Link Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Andes mountains. The center stone Emerald is adorned with 28 round cut diamonds bezel set on the
Category

2010s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1970 Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, AL
This men's ring centers a 0.10ct round brilliant cut diamond which grades as H-I in color and SI2
Category

Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GRS Certified 3.43 Carat Colombian Emerald Mens Link Ring in Platinum and Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
stone Emerald is adorned with 28 round cut diamonds bezel set on the platinum links. Ring Details: ✔
Category

2010s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.00Cttw Blue Topaz 0.75Cttw Diamond Mens Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning men's ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a center stone: emerald cut
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.18 Carat Princess Cut Sapphire Men s Band
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k WhiteGold Gemstone Details: 1 Emerald Cut Sapphire at 0.18 Carats- Measuring 3 x 3 mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.30 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Men’s Ring 14Kt Classic Cigar Statement
Located in New York, NY
Men's Green- Yellow -brown diamonds & Bead set pave diamonds ring. 1.30ct. Natural Fancy Color
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 10 Ct Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
ring for men or women Cut: Sugar Loaf Cabochon Ring size 6.5 All our jewelry comes with a certificate
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1960s Minor Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Justice Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
arrowhead pattern set each with a modern brilliant- cut diamond. The profiles of the ring are chiseled and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

2.09 Carat Vivid Red Pigeon s Blood Burma Ruby Emerald Cut East-West Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA and GRS certified 2.09 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond East West Ring in 18K Solid Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dated 1897 Hallmarked Five Stone Diamond and Emerald Antique Unisex Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
center there is a five stone channel that holds diamond and emeralds. On the outsides are single cuts, in
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Top-quality GIA Certified natural Emerald mens ring. Emerald has Colombian origins, as it was mined
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

IGI certified 2.27Ct Colombian Emerald Ring with Natural diamonds and Pt900
Located in Singapore, SG
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring – A Timeless Luxury This striking 2.27-carat emerald is a decent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. The Charles Setting Men s Engagement Ring Platinum 1.71ct Center
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
the pinnacle of luxury. At its heart lies a breathtaking 1.71-carat emerald-cut diamond, a stone of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Men Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco style ring features an emerald cut blue sapphire weighing 4.70 carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Rose Gold 2.71ctw GIA Emerald F VS Diamond Ruby Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
white gold. The ring features a magnificent and large, GIA certified, emerald cut diamond solitaire bead
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. The Charles Setting Men s Engagement Ring Platinum 1.71ct Center
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
the pinnacle of luxury. At its heart lies a breathtaking 1.71-carat emerald-cut diamond, a stone of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

HM London 1914 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking 18K sapphire and diamond double snake ring fully hallmarked for London in 1914 and
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Arthur King 1970 Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold With 12.45 Cts Emerald
By Arthur King
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric sculptural ring designed by Arthur King. An extraordinary one of a kind cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Style Sapphire Diamond Channe 14K Two Tone Unisex Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro style unisex ring featuring three square-cut blue sapphires and two round-cut diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Colombian Emerald Bezel Diamond Mens Gents Unisex Ring Band 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Estate unisex dome ring centering a Colombian natural emerald pear cut weighing 0.80 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

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

3.75 Carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Platinum Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. (adjustable) Flexible-Band Men's Ring Centering a 3.75 Carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald, accented by 0.84
Category

Late 20th Century Colombian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Men s Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold men's ring channel set with twelve square step cut emeralds, approximately
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 1 Carat Colombian Emerald Mens Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.0 carat Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond men's ring in 18k solid gold. The natural
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Men s 14 Karat Gold 3.92 Carat Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This gent's ring is made in 14 karat white gold featuring 13 emerald cut channel and prong set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s Emerald Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 12.02 Carat
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men’s Custom Made Tanzanite And Diamond Ring In 18k Yellow Gold. Tests 18k And Weighs 38.7 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Mens Emerald Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mens emerald cut diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mens emerald cut diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th 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. Creating a mens emerald cut diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alberto, Raiman Rocks and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our mens emerald cut diamond ring for sale are for men, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Mens Emerald Cut Diamond Ring?

Prices for a mens emerald cut diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $720 and can go as high as $66,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,500.

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.