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New Edwardian Emerald and Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
19.2 kt – 800 ‰ white gold ring with 1 rectangular emerald surrounded by 28 marquise cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Early Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Gold and Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Steeped in Edwardian elegance, this 14-karat yellow gold and platinum-topped ring showcases a
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20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18k Diamond and Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A marvelous diamond and emerald ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18k vibrant
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing an exquisite
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 3.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous emerald and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring. This gorgeous ring
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 12ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Sapphire, Diamond & Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 12ct Rose Gold This exquisite antique Edwardian snake ring showcases the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Gorgeous antique Edwardian eighteen karat 18K white gold ring with its regal oblong shape features
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Antique 1890s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian emerald old mine diamond seed pearl 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian 14k yellow gold ring features a cushion cut emerald of approximately 1.10 carats
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 3.35 Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Navette Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 5 and sizable Measures north to south 28.0 mm
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Diamond Emerald Edwardian Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Edwardian Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A lovely Edwardian 18 carat gold ring. Emerald total 14pts and diamond total 20pts. Ring Size: L
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold London Hallmarked, Edwardian 5 Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1907 Makers Mark J P This
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold, London Hallmarked Edwardian 5 Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1909 This exquisite gypsy
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds a. old European cut diamond at the centre measuring 50pts which is bright
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14k & Platinum Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Era: Late Victorian to Early Edwardian c. 1895-1905 Metal: Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold Stones
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite three-stone ring set with beautiful square cut emeralds which total 30pts. Surrounding
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.15ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
With a completely unique design this beautiful Edwardian era ring features a collection of diamonds
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.65ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A captivating emerald and diamond trilogy ring dating back to the Edwardian era. In the centre sits
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite five-stone ring set with beautiful square cut emeralds which total 1.1ct. Surrounding
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.85 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by a yellow gold shank Tested as 14 karat gold and platinum Circa: 1910 Ring size: 4 1/4 and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Carat Weight: 1.40ct Emerald total & 1.00ct Diamond total Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond & Emerald 3-Stone Edwardian Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A mesmerizing trio of diamonds and an emerald form this fabulous 3 stone antique Edwardian
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Edwardian Vintage Engagement
Located in London, GB
symbolises enduring love. Designed in 18K yellow gold with platinum, the ring features a vibrant emerald and
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Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Antique Edwardian 1910s Russian Ural Mountains Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with an AGL certified 7.20 carat Russian Emerald
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful trilogy ring, dating back to the Edwardian period, features a vivid 0.50 carat
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

No Oil Edwardian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
No Oil Edwardian Colombian emerald and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 1910s Carnelian and Emerald Dinner Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold featuring Carnelian and French cut Emeralds, as well as Old
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

.75 Carat Total Weight Emerald Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.4 grams
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
bright shimmering old European cut diamonds each measuring 7pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style Target Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace the beauty of timeless sophistication with this exquisite Edwardian-style engagement ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1900s Antique 6 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Ring Size 7.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Edwardian 1900s Antique Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Size 7.5 Rectangular Cut
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20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian 3.28ct GIA COLOMBIAN Emerald & OLD European Cut Diamond 18K Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine Edwardian 3.28ctw GIA COLOMBIA Green Emerald and OLD European Cut Diamond 18K Platinum Ring. A
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat 1.20 Carat Edwardian Deco
Located in New York, NY
.60ct Natural Oval emerald ring. 6x4mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .60
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

No Oil Edwardian Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
No Oil Edwardian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a drop shape old
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Ruby Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
by a matched pair of brilliant-cut diamonds G-H/VS2-SI1 weighing over 0.72 carats. This elegant ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Emerald and Diamond Edwardian Style Wide Band Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Make a bold statement with this stunning wide Edwardian Style Wide Band Ring. where vintage charm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamonds Engagement Rings Antique 0.70ct Emerald & 0.50ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
ever. Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Emerald Stone Cut
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 14K Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, emerald, and diamond ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a central prong-set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Edwardian 0.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Carre cut diamond is central to this trilogy ring, flanked by two old cut diamonds. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gold Cluster Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring bezel set oval cabochon cut emerald (1.54 carat, Colombian
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian-era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian French 18k & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly gorgeous ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Edwardian Era Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Ring GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
always glow and show off the natural beauty of the gem. Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold
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Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

No Oil Emerald Cut 18K Gold Diamonds Ring ICL Certified
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
stone - No Oil Emerald Origin - Ural Mountains, Russia Weight - 0.99 ct Diamonds - 0.25 ct Ring size
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2010s Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Oval Emerald in Double Halo Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
yellow gold, adding a warm contrast to the white gold halo and the green of the emerald. The ring is
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Late 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Edwardian 4 Carat Colombian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Bow Ring - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This enchanting early 20th-century ring centers on a glowing 4 carat sugarloaf emerald of Colombian
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Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning 18ct gold and platinum ring holds a central sapphire approximately 50pts in size and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
side there is a shimmering round cut diamond measuring 5pts each. Modelled in 18ct gold and stones set
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Cocktail Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring In Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald, Ruby with pave diamonds around this knuckle ring is a very attractive and beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver

A Fine Edwardian Emerald & Diamond Solid 18ct Yellow gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Fine Edwardian Emerald & Diamond Solid 18ct Yellow gold Five Stone Ring For sale we have a classic
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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Antique Diamond and Green Emerald Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Edwardian-era openwork navette-shaped band highlights a vibrant emerald-shaped green
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming five-stone ring. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1905
Located in Zurich, CH
Exquisite 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, emerald and diamond ring, circa 1905. This delicate ring
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Edwardian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact edwardian emerald diamond gold 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a edwardian emerald diamond gold 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic edwardian emerald diamond gold ring over the years, but those made by DA Jewellery, Emeralds Maravellous and Jiedy Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a edwardian emerald diamond gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 33 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Edwardian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring?

The price for a edwardian emerald diamond gold ring starts at $403 and tops out at $95,750 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,750.

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.