Antique Ring 1ct Emerald 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5 /4.7gr
Located in SE
European Renaissance - styled cluster Ring,ca. 1900s -1930s with carved band and shoulders decorated with natural Emerald and Diamonds. Band hallmarked 18K. Crown 14 mm x 12.5 mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Fatima Bracelet in Gold & Silver with Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies and Diamonds
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
This bracelet is a arabic inspiration design with a granite texture in the base, and with incrust-ion of precious stones like emerald, sapphires, rubies, its weight its 25 grams betw...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$1,357Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Total weight is diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is emerald about 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 8.2 We can make any size. Box is included. Plea...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Era 1800s Opal, Emerald, and Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Transport yourself to the refined allure of the Victorian Era with our meticulously crafted Opal Emerald and Diamond Ring. This exquisite cocktail ring showcases prong-set opal stone...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance-styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct greenish Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose - cut Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 9KT Gold and Silver Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A Victorian floral brooch in 9KT gold and silver, dating to the 1890s, designed as a naturalistic flower spray set with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Pearl necklace and claps with emerald and rose cut diamond 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with 835 silver clasp set with emerald and rose cut diamonds on a three strand pearl necklace - 50 cm long (shortest strand) detailed description The necklace is 50...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian diamond ruby emerald sapphire 18k yellow gold silver Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver ring shimmers with rose cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, capturing antique elegance with vibrant color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.5 / 6 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old cluster Ring hand - made ca. early XX cent. with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Silver clusters on top of the crown holding 5 natural Emeralds and 22 Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,222Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco with 0.84ct Diamonds & 0.20ct Emerald in 18k Gold & 925 Silver Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
A rare and beautiful Art Deco ring from the 1925-1930 period, crafted in 18k gold and 925 silver, featuring antique-cut diamonds and a central emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant, Silver on 9KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
The bail is fluted gold. Dimensions Size: 5.8 x 3.3 cm Weight: 7.7 g Specifications - Metal: Silver set on 9KT gold Period: Victorian Emeralds - Cut: Oval Number: Five Colour: G...
9k Gold
Emeralds 9-14 Carat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Sublime Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace A jewel of profound beauty and heritage, this cross pendant is a breathtaking display of over six carats of natural emeralds, set in the rever...
Emerald, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Carved Emerald and Diamond Bow Brooch in 14K Gold and Silver
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A romantic jewel from the Victorian era, this exquisite brooch is crafted in 14K gold and silver, designed in a charming bow motif.
14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Silver-Topped 18KT Gold Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond Bangle
Located in Braintree, GB
Specifications Metal: Silver topped 18KT gold Type: Hinged bangle Period: Late Victorian, late 19th century Fastening: Hinged with clasp and safety chain Stones Emeralds: 13 square ...
18k Gold
VICTORIAN 1890 Necklace 18K Gold With 42.00 Cwt Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent Victorian masterpiece is a museum-quality display of 19th-century opulence. Crafted with an 18K gold base and a silver top, it features 12 lush emeralds totaling app...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tetradrachm of Mithridates II Silver Coin Pendant and Emerald Necklace 22 Karat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ancient silver Tetradrachm of Mithridates II coin pendant necklace paired with stunning emerald beads.
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald & Diamond Brooch Pendant Set, 9k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.77 carat emerald, 1.95 carat diamond, 9 carat yellow gold and silver set brooch/pendant and earrings jewellery set - boxed; part of our emerald jewellery coll...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Austrian Set natural 12 ctw. Emerald Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 55.7gr
Located in SE
Combination of Gilt Silver, natural Emeralds and natural River Pearls accented with Black Enamel.
Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18k Gold Cupid and Psyche Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique crystal, 0.14 carat emerald, 0.58 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set Cupid and Psyche brooch; an addition to our collection of...
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
“Antique Art Nouveau Gold-Topped Silver Pendant Brooch with Emeralds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique pendant and brooch in art nouveau style gold topped with silver centered with 1 green brazelian emerald flanked with rose cut diamonds and smaller green emeralds pendant mess...
Antique 1.60Ct Emerald, 4.22Ct Diamond and 12k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.60 carat emerald, 4.22 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set star brooch/pendant; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooche...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century 9K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamond & Emerald
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcrafted in 9-karat yellow gold and 800-grade silver, this pendant embodies the elegance and detail of Baroque-era jewelry, blending historical symbolism with timeless design.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 18K Gold Diamond and Emerald Foliate Bracelet, ca. 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique bracelet crafted in 18 karat gold and set throughout with old-cut diamonds and vivid emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 0.32 Carat Emerald and Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.32 carat emerald and 0.08 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set ring; part of our antique emerald jewelry collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18k Gold Emerald & Diamond Double Heart Ring, Circa, 1820
Located in Altrincham, GB
A 0.86 carat natural Colombian Emerald and a high quality 1.1 carat old-cut pear shaped diamond with good clarity and high colour in an 18k gold ring with silver settings.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique 6.25 carat Basaltic sapphire, 0.24 carat emerald and 7.30 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set butterfly brooch; part ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early Victorian 3.92 CTW Peruzzi Cut Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a Peruzzi cut diamond weighing approximately 3.20 carats J color with VS2 clarity - set in a silver-topped square collet bezel Flanked by round cut emeralds in silver-toppe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Gemstone Flower Pendant of Silver and 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An exceptional Eastern European jewel, featuring a floral motif set with an array natural rubies, emeralds, and sapphires in 91 zolotnik silver (approximately 950 silver purity).
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined Art Deco ring, circa 1920, featuring a geometric arrangement of channel set emeralds and old cut diamonds set in silver, resting atop a 14k gold mounting.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Era Emerald Cut Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Weight: 87.9 grams Natural Emeralds: 18.38 ctw Emerald cut: Emerald and pear Emerald color: Dark Green Natural Diamond: 3.45 carats Di...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Rock Crystal Portuguese Brooch Gold Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
The Magic of 19th Century This rare antique brooch is 19th Century A master crafted piece made of solid 18 KT gold topped by silver Extraordinary design made of rectangular body is m...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Frozen Fountain Earrings in 14kt Gold, Emerald & Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Frozen Fountain Earrings from the Art Deco Collection are inspired by the intricate frozen fountain motif of the Belvedere Court’s window grills. Crafted in luxurious 14KT gold (...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Handcraft Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Emerald Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Antique Silver Topped Gold Butterfly Gem Set Ajour Cut Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 12.6 Grams Stone: 0.26ctw Diamond Other Stone: 0.40ctw Ruby, 0.10ct Sapphire, 0.74ctw Opal, 0.12ctw Emerald Measurements: 53.3 x 38.76 x 11.6mm Metal: Silver Topped Gold Ite...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old luxurious Earrings in solid 56 Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with Blue Sapphires, Red Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique French Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Pearl Crown Coronet Brooch 18K Gold c.1900
Located in London, GB
The brooch is intricately crafted from antique 18ct gold with a silver front in which the gems have been very finely set.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Crafted from 18k yellow gold and silver, the earrings are complemented by Colombian emeralds set within a setting with a chandelier shape played on oval and rounded shapes featuring ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$48,500 / set
Charles X Period Emerald Suite
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent example of Charles X-period craftsmanship, this exquisite suite features a necklace, brooch and pendant earrings, each adorned with lush emeralds and sparkling old Euro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 8K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
This gorgeous antique Victorian rose cut diamond frog pin brooch is crafted in 8k yellow gold and silver. This incredible pin has rose cut diamonds set throughout the back of the fro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
British Imperial Crown Diamond, Emerald, Enamel 18K Gold Brooch, London c1900's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Most surviving examples are plain, lacking colour, or made only in silver. Those rare examples that are in silver or gold with gemstones & enamelled Celtic emblems now sit at the sw...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver
Antique emerald and diamond dormeuse earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Victorian emerald and diamond dormeuse cluster earrings of scalloped design, in sterling silver and 14k. Atw emeralds 1.62 cts, diamonds 1.34 cts. * Free shipping * Includ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Large Dragonfly Brooch Antique Vintage Art Deco Gold Diamonds Emeralds Opal 1930
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Exceptional circa 1930-1940 European dragonfly brooch, most likely of French origin, crafted in silver-topped 12k yellow gold and richly set with 251 diamonds, 8 emeralds, and 2 opals.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880 9ct Gold Insect Brooch with Garnet, Diamond, Emerald
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.13 carat garnet, 1.50 carat diamond and 0.04 carat emerald, 9ct yellow gold and silver set insect brooch; part of our antique jewellery and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: K-L, Clarity: VS Tested As: 18ct Gold & Silver Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
Minor wear to facets of Emerald and Rubies. Diamonds intact. Natural aged patina tarnish on Gold and Silver parts
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1900s 3.53ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 5.89ct Diamond Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Russian 5.89 carat diamond and 3.53 carat Colombian emerald, 14 karat yellow gold with silver settings pendant/brooch; part of our diverse ant...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr
Located in SE
The band was tested 14K Green Gold. Silver or White Gold crown with ornamental floral open work show pave set old diamond cut and rose cut diamonds around one natural emerald cut Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Pearl Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This focal cluster is flanked on either side by a silver channel filled with additional rose cut diamonds with green emeralds for company.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique emerald and diamond snake bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian old-mine diamond bypass bracelet designed as a serpent, the flexible coiled body set throughout with graduated old-mine cut diamonds in a sterling silver-topped mount ove...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Frog Brooch
Located in London, GB
Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI Fastening: Locking Safety Catch Tested As: 18ct Gold & Silver Period: Victorian Box: Antique Fitted Box
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold and silver. This elegant vintage pendant depicts a butterfly with outstretched wings, its body adorned with a cushion-cut emerald and five cushion- an...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Antique 3.10ct Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Pearl, Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.10 carat moonstone, 0.39 carat ruby, 0.06 carat emerald, 0.70 carat diamond and pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set insect brooch; part of ou...
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.45ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 0.45 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Silver Age: 1880s Size: N
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Colombian emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
The total approximate diamond weight is 1.60 carats, to an elegant articulated drop pendant featuring polished edges and fancy shape open backholing, fitted to top with a fine trace ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Baroque Iberian Drop Earrings. Colombian Emeralds & Diamonds 17/18C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Iberian Baroque Drop Earrings — Silver, Gold, Colombian Emeralds & Point-Cut and Table-Cut Diamonds, c. 1680–1740 A magnificent pair of antique Iberian Baroque articulate...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond & Emerald Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Diamond & Emerald Bow Brooch Measurements: 1.75" long 89 round cut emeralds & 87 round cut diamonds Gold Type: Yellow Gold & Silver
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Firenze, FI
spectacular antique bracelet and ring cast in 14 karat gold and silver ,this set has approximately 8.00 carat emerald , 6.00 carat rose-cut diamond .
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Green Emerald Two-Tone Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This ornate elongated navette-shaped ring centers a round green emerald measuring approximately 3.5 mm. Crafted in silver-topped 18K yellow gold, the ring bears a 750 hallmark sugges...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
This important pendant-locket has been made up in two parts, the main body crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with thin brushed finish and the flowers bouquet made in yellow g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Belle Epoque 2.50 Ct Diamond Emerald Plaque brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful example to prize any collection Metal: 18 Kt rose gold and silver Hallmarks: assay Gems: 2 emerald cut natural emerald totaling approx .60 Ct – 1 old brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
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.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.