140 Carat Colombian Emerald Briolettes Hanging Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
140 Carats Emerald Briolettes Hanging Earrings 18 Karat Gold.
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
140 Carat Colombian Emerald Briolettes Hanging Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
140 Carats Emerald Briolettes Hanging Earrings 18 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
89 Carat Colombian Emerald Briolettes & Diamond Hanging Drop Earrings 18 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
89 Carats Colombian Emerald Briolettes and Diamonds Hanging Earrings 18 Karat white Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
70 Carat Total Emerald Briolette & Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-designed brightly polished 18k yellow gold nature-inspired garden dangle earrings drip with a decadent amount of fine quality emerald briolette beads that are set on the b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald Briolette Drops Diamond Pave Princess Necklace
Located in Fairfax, VA
950 Platinum, 30cts Emeralds, 6cts Dia. 1980s estimated origin Very Rare Colombian Emerald Shapes CERTIFICATE by C. Dunaigre Switzerland
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Briolette Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Briolette Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings Yellow and white gold earrings with 5 pear shape diamond tops, suspending a large emerald briolette drop with diamond caps.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Style Emerald & Diamond Grape Bunch Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and playful, these vintage style earrings feature vibrant emerald briolettes arranged in a charming grape bunch design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 3.2 Carats Emerald 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
At the bottom, bright 5 x 10 mm side-drilled emerald briolettes dangle in beautiful complement.
Emerald, 18k Gold
22.00 ctw Vintage Style Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Drop Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and vibrant, this vintage style pendant showcases a striking briolette-cut emerald, totaling approximately 22.00 carats, gracefully suspended to create fluid movement and vis...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
7.00 ctw Vintage Style Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and vibrant, these vintage style drop earrings feature a captivating pair of briolette-cut emeralds, totaling approximately 7.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
70.65 ctw Vintage Style Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Bold and elegant, these vintage style drop earrings showcase a stunning pair of briolette-cut emeralds, totaling an impressive 68.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine & Natural Plain Emerald Beads Necklace and Indian Kundan Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
In the enamel pendant, the emerald briolette drops are genuine, however the center stone is not an emerald.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Emerald and Yellow Diamond Briolette Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous big emerald pear shapes with natural yellow diamond briolettes.
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Coral Onyx Diamond Emerald Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Below this, the earrings unfold in a graceful cascade of richly colored gems. The garnet briolettes, known for their deep red hue, bring a warmth and intensity to the design, while t...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,529Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Emerald 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Emerald 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet Bracelets are worn to enhance the look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,999Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Emerald Necklace in 18K White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Emerald Necklace in 18K White Gold A beautiful diamond briolette and emerald & 18k gold long necklace by Panim .The Necklace forms a continuous row of dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$14,000Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Dangling Briolette Diamond & Emerald Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
It has dangling White Diamond Briolettes with big cabochon Emerald as a center stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$27,719Sale Price / set|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette and Emerald 14k White Gold Cluster Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette and Emerald 14k White Gold Cluster Earrings The combination of green emerald and diamond in these earrings makes for a truly elegant and eye-catching piece o...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mono Briolette Diamond Ring in Emerald Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Emerald 18K Rose Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Emerald 18K Rose Gold Dangling Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Emerald 18K White Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Emerald 18K White Gold Dangling Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,199Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette and Emerald 18k White Gold Dangling Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette And Emerald 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet Our dangling briolette-cut diamond bracelet is extremely wearable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Carving Necklace with Pearls and Briolette Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is also accentuated with 53 dazzling briolette diamonds totaling 7.06 carats. The length of this necklace is 24 inches.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Briolette Green Emerald White Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.42 CT 1 White Diamonds 0.12 CT 1 Emerald 4.66 CT 18KW 2.53 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gems...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.03 Carat Emerald-Cut Boucheron "Laperouse" Briolette GIA Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Emerald and Briolette Diamond White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold. Colombian Emerald - 5.25 Cts Diamond - 1.12 Cts All Diamonds are G /H - SI
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Diamond and Emerald Double Snake Brooch with Yellow Diamond Briolettes
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Each snake features vibrant marquise-shaped emerald eyes (totaling approximately 0.12 carats) and terminates in a striking briolette-cut yellow diamond drop (totaling approximately 1...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Briolette Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Drop Earrings w Emerald Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stunning briolette rock crystal teardrops catch light and shimmer as they dangle from fancy trumpeted eighteen karat 18K yellow gold findings.
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti White Gold Full Diamond Emerald-Eyed Snake Bracelet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Iconic BVLGARI Serpenti Bracelet in 18K white gold, fully set with pavé diamonds and enhanced by vivid emerald eyes. Size M. Original retail price ¥661,000. Complete with box and cer...
Emerald, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approximately 33.35 carats emeralds & 8.30 carats diamonds Color/Clarity: Vivid green Zambian emeralds; G-I color VS clarity Size: approximately 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) Cr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Drop and Tanzanite Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* This special piece will never go out of style and will make you feel more gorgeous. From the boardroom to ...
Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Opal Cluster Earrings in 18k Gold
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
The gemstones are comprised of opaque pearly grey-toned faceted diamond briolettes; multicoloured sapphire faceted briolettes in shades of pink, yellow, and orange; smooth Ethiopian ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian 600.00 Carat Emerald Multi-strand Necklace with Precious Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
This extraordinary natural untreated Emerald multi-strand necklace is 1940/50 circa, Italian origin. Comprising a selection of six strand of multifaceted beads of Emerald gorgeous Gr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
This magnificent vintage necklace is set with sixty-four natural green emeralds totaling 50.46 carats alternating between sixty-three naturally mined briolette-cut diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono Chiocciola 18K White Gold Emerald Tsavorite Peridot Diamond Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Monaco, MC
At the heart of the composition, three exceptional gemstones rest within an open crystal window: a briolette-cut emerald, a briolette-cut peridot, and a faceted yellow-green stone, e...
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Tsavorite, White Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Gem Basket Brooch with Carved Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies, D
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The brooch features: 1 briolette diamond ~0.30 ct (dangling drop) 10 round diamonds totaling ~1.13 ct 65 small round diamonds totaling ~0.95 ct 4 square-cut diamonds totaling ~0....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1980s Sapphires Rubies Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This elegant second-hand yellow gold bracelet is made up of godron-patterned gold pearl and smaller smooth gold pearls strung o...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fluted Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring Estate Sz 6 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary fluted emerald & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Fluted emerald measures 10mm x 7.5mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0.08 carats (estimated at H-I c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Emerald Drop White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum Necklace with Emerald and Briolette Diamond Description: A breathtaking Art Deco masterpiece, this platinum necklace epitomizes the refined elegance of the era.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
19.07 Carat Total Weight Zambian Emeralds & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Each Earring features one Cabochon Briolette Emerald Drop in a pave diamond mounting that is suspended from an ascending graduated line of seven prong set round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Exquisite 3 Carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in London, GB
This one-of-a-kind piece can be adjusted to suit different necklines, thanks to its 16" and 18" length settings. 3.45 Carats Emerald 1.24 Carats Briolette Diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$8,119Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Rosecut & Emerald Tassel Pendent
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
It features diamond rosecut linked to each other with 18k white gold and suspended to give the pendant flexibility and emerald and diamond briolette at the end. Tassel Length : 6 cm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Studio Rêves Emerald Bloom Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rosecut Diamond Weight: 7.23 Carats Round Diamond Weight: 0.061 Carats Emerald Weight: 11.37 Carats Yellow Briolettes Weight: 28.82 Carats Gross Weight: 42.91 Grams Net Weight: 33.41...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron "Laperouse" 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut G VS1 GIA Certified Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$54,999
X Fiori Brooch
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a stunning and highly specific piece. While an exact match might not exist in historical records, we can describe a brooch that embodies the romantic essence of the Victorian...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$10,276Sale Price|20% Off
One Of A Kind Handamade Malachite & Multi Gemstone Cuff in Silver and 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bold and beautiful sliced malachite decorated with diamonds emeralds in mosaic style. This bracelet cuff is broad and close with a tongue clasp on side. 18KT: 5.960gms Diamond: 7.0...
Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Colosseum ring in 18 kt rose gold with 76.52 carat Lemon Quartz
By Prelati Gioielli
Located in Vittoria, IT
L'anello Colosseo è un gioiello artigianale straordinario, realizzato a mano con la tecnica della cera persa in oro rosa 18 kt. Inspired by the iconic Roman amphitheater, this ring c...
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose G...
24 Karat Gold Cabochon Emerald briolette Necklace with an Old Mine Cut Diamond
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
24K Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald briolette Necklace With An Old Mine Cut Diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold
Unavailable|$3,200
Colombian Emerald "7" Necklace
By Romy Ivsic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The mythic number 7 inspired this chain necklace with beautiful gem quality Colombian Emerald briolettes set on 18 Kt yellow gold chain.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
Leda Jewel Co Blue Tourmaline aka Indicolite Earrings with Emerald Drops
By Leda Jewel Co
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Mis matched indicolite (also known as blue tourmaline) and emerald drop earrings, featuring rare blue crystal slices in shades of deep and pale blue, showcasing the crystal system, w...
Emerald, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$150,000
Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Greenwich, CT
Drop earrings, each featuring a floral motif surmount pavé-set with emeralds suspending three drops composed of a chain of pear and marquise-shaped diamonds ending in larger emerald ...
White Gold
Unavailable|$5,760
18k White Gold Blue Topaz Pendant with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
Blue Topaz: 35.00 cts, Emerald, Briolette Cut Diamonds: 0.77 ct, Round Brilliant Metal: 18k White Gold
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 25 Carat Briolette Emerald & 0.04 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bright polish finish Condition is good Containing: Two briolette cut natural emeralds Approximate total weight of 25.00 ct Clarity is severely included Type III, Medium dark, very s...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$19,215
Araya 2.87 Carat Diamond Briolette and 26.48 Carat Emerald Pear Earring
Located in Mumbai, HM
A simple yet intriguing piece, ARAYA's emerald pear and diamond briolette earrings can be worn from day to night.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$28,600
18 K Fancy Yellow Diamond Briolette with Zambian Emeralds
Located in New Delhi, DL
18 K Fancy yellow Diamond Briolette Earring with Zambian emeralds
Unavailable|$85,307
Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.09 Ct Cut Emerald and Briolette Cut Yellow Sapphires
Located in Milan, IT
Briolette cut sapphires are only the wonderful pretext to adorn a splendid and glaming rare fancy cut emerald.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$475
Colombian Emerald Earrings
By Romy Ivsic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Through time, the emerald has been known as a symbol of truth and love. In ancient Greece and Rome, emerald was said to be the gemstone of the goddess Venus, purveyor of love and hop...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$13,900
Yellow-Grey Briolette Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The subdued, muted tones of yellow-grey contrast with glinting facets in this briolette diamond bead necklace from India. The strand of 171 diamonds, 54.85ctw., is composed of briole...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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.