Emerald takes it's place in the world of gems as one of the three most popular colored gemstones. Emeralds have an interesting legacy of violence,
romance, and controversy. The first emerald mines were opened in Egypt
although the exact dates are not known. The Cleopatra emerald mine opened as early as 300 BC. Ancient peoples attributed all kinds of magical qualities to emeralds. Antique emerald rings and emerald jewelry symbolized fertility and rebirth. Scholars wore emeralds to strengthen their memory and become more eloquent. Lovers wore antique emerald rings to learn the truth of their loved ones's intentions. In the sixteenth century violence became part of the emerald's history when Spanish conquistadors looted thousands of emeralds from the mines in South America. Emerald's legacy is as eternal as the stone itself.
Our Antique Emerald Rings Collection
In our antique emerald rings gallery, you'll find our entire selection of antique, estate, and antique-style emerald rings: emerald wedding rings, emerald eternity bands, emerald engagement rings, emerald filigree rings, emerald solitaire rings, as well as emerald two stone rings and emerald three stone rings.
This dramatic emerald and diamond engagement ring is draped in festive streamers. Milgrain edging lends textural appeal and highlights the six tapered baguette cut diamonds in an 18k white gold mounting. The emerald, which is prong set in the center of this unusual and innovative mounting, weighs 0.51 carats. This is a new emerald engagement ring.
A magnificent mounting of filigree surrounds a green emerald in this antique style engagement ring. The 0.94 carat round emerald is outstanding with a bluish green hue. The 18k white gold band is set with forty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds cascading down the shoulder and shank. The combined weight of all the diamonds is 0.58 carats. This is a new emerald engagement ring in the antique style.
Like a summer meadow respledent with dew, this emerald and diamond engagement ring has a cheerful elegance. Constructed of platinum, the classic carved band of this engagement ring sparkles with diamonds. These forty-eight diamonds total 0.29 carats. Rising from the center, in a 4 prong setting, is a slightly yellowish green round emerald that weighs 0.54 carats. This is a new emerald and diamond engagement ring in the classic style.
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring with Floral Motif
Like a bouquet of calla lilies, this emerald and diamond engagement ring wraps the finger in a floral array. A round natural emerald weighing 0.79 carats bursts from the center of this irresistible display. The 18k white gold band is highlighted with full blossomed flowers. The petals, bezel, and shoulders of the band are set with a collection of twenty-six round brilliant cut diamonds that total 0.30 carats. This is a new emerald and diamond engagement ring.
This emerald and diamond wedding ring bathes the finger in the beauty of the rainforest. A trio of round emeralds cascade across the top of this wedding ring. Set in an 18k white gold band, the emeralds total 0.72 carats. Interspersed between the emeralds and flowing down the shoulders is a collection of ten round brilliant cut diamonds. The total diamond weight of this wedding ring is 0.15 carats. This is a new emerald and diamond wedding ring.
A bold design with delicate gemstone accents lends intriguing contrast to this filigree cocktail ring with emerald hearts. Fashioned in a design that elongates the finger, the 18k white gold band of this cocktail ring displays bewitching filigree cutwork. A trio of round single cut diamonds extends down the center for a total diamond weight of 0.07 carats. Adding a splash of color are two heart-shaped emeralds that total 0.08 carats of gemstone weight. Circa 1950.