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0.85 Carat Emerald Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.46 Carat Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
in our workshops. Mounting : Metal for the mounting : 18k Yellow Gold Average weight of metal
Category

2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander 3.78 Carat Toi Et Moi Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
emeralds, 3.78 carats apx F2. 18-karat yellow gold, 6.25 grams, current ring size 6.5. Accommodated with an
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 4.49ct Toi Et Moi Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
emeralds, 4.49 carats apx F2. 18-karat yellow gold, 6.79 grams, current ring size 6. Accommodated with an
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Colombian Emerald 2.53 carat Oval Shape Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Colombian Emerald Oval Shape Colombian Emerald Ring 18K Yellow Gold Colombian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald 2.68 Carat Ring 18Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Colombian Emerald ring in close setting. Colombian Emerald Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald Ruby and Diamond Ring 18K yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
marquise diamonds. This stunning ring is very well crafted in solid 18K yellow gold(different metals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Colombian Green Emerald and Pink Spinel Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
pair of square-cut natural Mahenge pink untreated spinel. Set in 18K yellow gold. Classic, easy for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Ring Natural Colombian Emerald Gold 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Gold Emerald Estate Engagement Solitaire Ring Big 4.00 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Primary
Category

2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

2.29 Carat Emerald Solitaire Ring Two Tone 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
green in color, and clarity SI, set in 18K white and yellow gold. Currently ring size 7 Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An impressive and very typical 1950 Vintage 18 K yellow Gold Ring featuring 12 Emearld Cabochons
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 6.80 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
GIA Certificate Colombian Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring, set in yellow gold 18k The Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Yellow Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
18k yellow gold setting. Center Stones: Natural Oval Emerald Color/Clarity Emerald: Fine AAA Intense
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald Three Stone Engagement 18 K Yellow Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
This ring displays the work of 3 natural Zambian Emeralds casted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds Maravellous Magnificent Colombian Emerald Five-Stone Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
New Inspired on Victorian Era! Magnificent Colombian Emerald Five-Stone Ring 18 Karat Gold The five
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

2.0 Carat Emerald Solitaire Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
! The ring is made of solid yellow 18K Total Weight Ring: 5.8 grams Size: 8.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds Maravellous 2.68 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
: Yellow Gold 18K Total Ring Weight: 5g Comments: Classic Solitaire Condition: New
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Bypass "Toi et Moi" Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
: Yellow Gold 18k Total Ring Weight: 5.9g Style: Bypass Size: 7 (sizable) Condition: New Comments: 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fine Cocktail Retro Style Colombian Emerald Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Estate Retro style 4.20 carats natural Colombian emerald, emerald cut, cluster cocktail ring 18K
Category

2010s American Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Emeralds Maravellous Fine Natural Cushion Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
& transparency. Accented by natural two emerald cut diamonds weighting 1.41 carat SI2/ F/G. yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Emeralds, Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K WHITE AND YELLOW Gold Cocktail RING WITH DIAMONDS & EMERALDS, SAPPHIRE , inspired by De
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite vintage emerald ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a stunning emerald
Category

Late 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Glowing 3.10 Carat Colombian Emerald Three-Stone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This stunning Colombian emerald 18k gold three stone engagement ring features in center; 1.40ct vs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro emerald 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 18k yellow gold ring showcases three vibrant emeralds, exuding timeless elegance and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro emerald 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 18k yellow gold ring showcases three vibrant emeralds, exuding timeless elegance and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green emerald engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning green emerald ring features a vibrant green gemstone set in a delicate 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green emerald engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning green emerald ring features a vibrant green gemstone set in a delicate 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.40 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning 4.40 Carat Emerald Cut Glowing Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Primary Stone
Category

2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold ring showcases a .80-carat emerald cut emerald, accented by four
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.24 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
One of a Kind . Made of solid 18K yellow-gold. Primary Stones: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.58 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an Emerald of 0.58 carat and two diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful cluster ring is made in 18k yellow gold with bright white diamonds and rich green
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Solitaire 100% Natural Colombian Emerald Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
quality)! This emerald is High Quality! The Ring is made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald measurement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Solitaire Ring Set With 1.01ct K/VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond, In 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold 3 band setting can make a perfect engagement ring. Total Diamond Weight: 1.01ct
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

4.77 Carat Natural Cobalt Blue Sapphire & Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
finger Total Ring Weight: 6.80g Composition: Yellow Gold 18K Ring Size: 7 Style: Solitaire w/ Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.00 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
18K White/Yellow Ring set with a center Natural AAA Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. The emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Weight 0.85 Carats G/H-VS Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold (Different metals available). 1 Oval Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Emerald Ring, Diamond Emerald Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

22.03 Carat Certified Fine Spinel Colombian Emerald Ring 18K, Burma No Heat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
, natural emeralds, and 18K Yellow gold handmade setting from our Workshop.~ One of a Kind ~ At Emeralds
Category

2010s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

7.56 Carat Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Unisex
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
12.7mm - bottom 8.0mm) Composition: Solid White Gold 18K (Prongs Yellow) Total Ring Weight: 18.70 Grams
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

7.73 Carat Certified Fine Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18K Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning Extra Fine Natural Colombia Emerald, Diamond and 18K white Gold handmade Engagement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with cabochon emerald center stone accented with diamonds. Sophia D has been
Category

2010s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Retro emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
European cut diamonds Weight: Approximately 1 carat Color: H Clarity: SI2 Metal: 18k yellow gold and 14k
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Seven Stone Colombian Natural Emerald 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Colombian emeralds has excellent color, and clarity, mounted in 18K yellow gold. Lovely to wear stacked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire & Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18k yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this enchanting ring features a 3.76 carat yellow sapphire and 1.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features three diagonally set square cut natural emerald
Category

Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K yellow gold, features a vibrant .70 carat emerald cut emerald as its centerpiece. Complementing
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Five-Stone Colombian Natural Emerald 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
clarity, highlighted with a scrolling gallery, mounted in 18K yellow gold. Victorian style, five-stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring showcases a textured design with a striking arrangement of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Diamonds 1 Emerald - 0.22 CT Diamonds - 0.09 CT Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Green emerald bezel engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
refinement. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, this ring features a emerald-shaped solitaire setting style that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Pavé Band Ring
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a pavé of vivid emeralds totaling 1.27
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

3.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Yellow Gold 18k Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
3.22 carat Colombian Muzo Emerald enhancement minor, with certificate. Ring yellow gold 18k with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
stones and diamonds are set in a sparkling 18k yellow Gold three-prong setting. Wear it as a wedding band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 0.84ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A sleek, understated sense of style makes this luxurious 18K Yellow Gold ring ideal for everyday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Oval Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 5.62 carats of Emerald. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 5.32 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 9.80 ct. bright green emerald emerald cuts. Total of 17 stones. Handmade in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

2.95ct Emerald Solitaire Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 11.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.3 Grams Stamps: 18k Face Height: 10 mm Rise Above Finger: 8.7 mm Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Emerald and Diamond Halo yellow gold ring. Natural Emerald Cabochon ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Very Beautiful Halo ring. High quality made. 18k Yellow Gold. 1.53ctw Natural Cabochon Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion 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.