The Value and Meaning of an Emerald Engagement Ring
As the best known and most highly priced member of the beryl family, and symbolically linked to Irish heritage, emerald as a precious gemstone started its journey to us from the time of ancient Romans who practically worshipped the gem as the sacred stone of the Goddess Venus. Since Venus's most important godly functions consisted of love, beauty and fertility, it seems fully relevant and justifiable to include this captivating precious stone along with diamond and sapphire as a 'priority' gemstone for engagement and bridal rings.
Constantly in demand by our valued return clients and online store visitors, Dover Jewelry & Diamonds is continuously procuring exquisite antique emerald cluster rings and emerald engagement rings from Colombia and other highly regarded sources. Our emerald engagement rings represent different eras (antique, vintage, Art Deco and estate) and offer a variety of design and style, with emeralds constituting the center stone, complemented by diamonds on the sides or in the form of a halo depending on the style. We offer vintage emeralds rings online with a variety of cut to suit all tastes: cushion, Asscher, emerald, oval, round, and square-cut stones.
Emerald in Legend & Mythology
Whether you believe in the world of mythology and what the legend would have us believe, emerald has been said to endow its wearer the ability to foresee future if placed under the tongue, and to reveal truth, and to protect against evil spells. It was also believed to cure diseases such as cholera and malaria.
Wearing an emerald was believed to reveal a lover's truthfulness or lack thereof. This might be of interest to the future grooms-to-be in order to avoid suffering from suspicions once engaged or married.
Emerald's color reflects new spring growth, which makes it the perfect choice of a birthstone for the month of May. It’s also the gemstone for twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries.
Contact Dover Jewelry & Diamonds to Learn About a Piece
Our collection of emerald engagement rings includes three-stone , ballerina and cocktail style, by-pass rings, and many more. The stones are mounted on platinum or gold, both yellow and/or white, satisfying distinct preferences. Our valued clients have the choice to select and/or to request a certified emerald or Colombian emerald ring which would be provided pursuant to their wish. We invite you to view our online store to see our extensive variety of Colombian emerald vintage rings and antique emerald rings for sale. Our team of expert gemologist are always glad to answer your questions.
Authentic Vintage Antique Rings for Sale
Nothing says luxury like being able to wear a ring that is elegant, sophisticated and unique. At Dover Jewelry, we offer our clients the ability to own breathtaking and unique vintage and antique rings from some of the most in-demand historic eras.
Our global reach and outstanding reputation enables us to boast an ever-changing gallery of available antique and vintage rings. Each ring comes with a certificate guaranteeing its authenticity as a true piece of history.
Select an exquisite antique diamond ring or Art Deco ring to add to your exclusive collection of fine and unusual jewelry pieces. From the moment you put on a ring from yesteryear, you’ll understand why our clients trust us to help them show their personality, style and poise through wearable treasures.
A Vintage Ring to Fit Every Personality
As a buyer of fine vintage and antique rings for sale from Dover Jewelry, you should always examine our diverse selection with your preferred style in mind. We believe that buying the right antique ring is a very personal decision. When you see an antique Art Deco diamond ring or an Edwardian vintage ring that captures your attention, you probably are responding to something about it that accentuates your favored taste.
Buying a diamond vintage cocktail ring for a loved one? Use their personality as a guide to help you choose the piece they are most likely to proudly wear again and again. If you have questions, call our professional jewelry experts at 1-877-777-6111 for knowledgeable, prompt and customized service.
Antique Rings Available From Numerous Periods
The great jewelry houses as well as individual jewelers and designers produced rings throughout the centuries. Today, several eras of jewelry production are especially sought by lovers of distinctive ring styles:
- Victorian Period – Antique diamond rings and other types of rings made from 1835 to the turn of the century boast Victorian motifs and styling. Most Victorian-era rings feature yellow gold and/or rose gold. In some cases, the gold has been intricately etched to mimic a reference to the natural world. You will find sapphires, pearls and diamonds in heavy use during the Victorian period.
- Edwardian Period – Between 1900 and the 1920s, ring designing took a different focus. Edwardian Period antique rings incorporate platinum into the setting. Additionally, Edwardian vintage rings tend to incorporate diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other upscale gemstones, often intricately carved to bring out their innate fire and beauty. Delicate, feminine curves are hallmarks of Edwardian jewelry, including antique vintage rings.
- Art Deco Period – This style came to its height from the 1920s to the early 1930s. Glamorous, innovative and spirited, Art Deco rings seem to burst with a life of their own. Geometric designs, play between competing high-quality gemstones and abstraction are just some of the calling cards of traditional Art Deco antique rings. It’s no secret that today, genuine Art Deco diamond rings and antique rings featuring other gemstones are highly sought-after by some of the most notable style leaders. Plus, many couples actively look for Art Deco vintage engagement rings rather than purchasing rings manufactured by contemporary jewelry houses and designers.
