40 Carat Old Mine Colombian Drop Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Explore timeless elegance with our 17-carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18K gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 17 Carat Octagonal Cut Minor Oil Colombian Emerald Bezel Set Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the pinnacle of sophistication with our 17 Carat Octagonal Cut Colombian Emerald. AGL Certified minor oil.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 17 Ct Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald & 13 Ct Diamond Necklace 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified GIA Report # 2221625145 Origin : Colombia Clarity F2 17 Carat Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald & 12 Carat Diamond Necklace 18KWG approximately 13 Carats of Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
CARTIER 17cts Colombian Emerald, Diamond & Platinum Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The highlights of this breathtaking piece are approximately 17 carats square Colombian emerald topped with two round diamonds and two marquise cut diamonds.
Emerald, Platinum
Birthstone December Turquoise Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Tibetan turquoise, cut into substantial rondelles that graduate in size along the strand. The 18K gold beads mark the rhythm without interrupting the blue. This is the bolder version...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1950s Diamond Platinum Brooch 14 Carat
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels diamond brooch c.1950. The central cluster of seven round brilliant cut diamonds are encircled by a half outer curve of marquise diamonds. The centr...
Diamond, Platinum
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...
1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held in place by a beaded medallion. Fron...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
$4,766
H 8.27 in D 4.73 in L 9.45 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Medium Lady Dior Bag Black Patent Cannage Calfskin W/Box
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This medium Lady Dior bag is one of the most iconic bag from the House of Christian Dior introduced in the 1990s and became popular by the late Princess Diana. It is handcrafted with...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
$539Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
$92,920
H 10 in W 4.75 in L 9 in
Chanel 2015 Paris Dubai Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Statement Bag Collector's Item
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2015 Paris Dubai Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Statement Bag Collector's Item Cruise 2015 Paris-Dubai Collection. Gold hardware Single padded top handle Gold quilted lambskin leat...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote Year: 2010 Medium zip around boating tote Silver hardware Rubberized CC logo Glazed boat rope handle Canvas inte...
$3,880Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Pave diamond Amber 925 sterling silver convertible necklace and tiara
Located in Delhi, DL
This unique piece of art is a beautiful accessory by the fine artisans. This jewel is made up of sterling silver jewel with natural pave diamonds and amber drops. The metal has rose ...
Amber, Diamond, Sterling Silver
David Webb Pearl Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Pearl Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace A massive David Webb necklace with five strands featuring cultured pearls, round chalcedony beads, round and tumbled amethyst bead...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
$5,175
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
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