AGL Cert. 10ct Colombian Emerald Cabochon Bezel Gold Egyptian Revival Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL-certified natural Colombian emerald cabochon with minor oil treatment, bezel set in a 14K yellow gold Egyptian Revival ring with concentric double-bezel frame, granulation should...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,600Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 23.49 carats Colombian Emerald Cabochons & Diamonds Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Colombian Emeralds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Cabochon & Round ✦ Gemstone Weight: 23.49 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Diamond Convertible Curb Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is set with twelve oval cabochon gemstones, including four sapphires, four rubies, and four emeralds, each surrounded by a shimmering halo of 5.00 carats of round brilli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Huggie Earrings 13.40ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Each earring is centered by a deep blue natural cabochon sapphire, with the pair totaling approximately 7.00 carats, surrounded by vivid round green emeralds totaling approximately 4...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cabochon Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Hammered Huggie Earrings by David Webb Feature Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cabochons in Bezel Settings Cabochons Measure between 3.4 and 5.5 mm in diameter.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Green Emerald Cabochon White Diamond 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring with a large green emerald in faceted cabochon set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The Emerald cabochon is transparent, with a beautiful vivid green color - the stone is not treated/dyed and is absolutely natural.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Emerald Cabochon Ring, 3.87ct, Zambia
Located in Jupiter, FL
A one of a kind men's natural emerald cabochon ring. Featuring the center stone, with a full 3.42-carat cabochon with a beautiful dark green color.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Unique Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Ring with Pavé Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Featuring the unusual combination of a 3.17 carat emerald and a 5.35 carat sapphire – both shield cut cabochons – it brings together vivid colour and bold design to create something ...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Carved Emerald, Cabochon Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features a regal cabochon ruby, framed in pavé-set diamonds, and suspended from a lavish assembly of multi-strand pearls.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
It is designed as two intertwined red basse taille enamel snakes, heads and bodies with old mine-cut diamonds and emerald cabochon eyes. Enlivened by sparkling diamonds set in patina...
Diamond, Enamel
1900s 3.53ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 5.89ct Diamond Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated frame displays a feature cabochon cut emerald bezel set to the center of the arrangement.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald Cabochon, Turquoise & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald Cabochons is 4.22 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Colombian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Emerald Oval Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.04 ct. emerald oval cabochon. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Certified 4.76 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The Emerald cabochon is of high quality, transparent and impeccable vivid green color, and VS quality White Diamonds set in solid White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
RUCHI Colombian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Green Rhodium Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Green Rhodium Gold. Emeralds: 10.00ct total weight. Diamonds: 3.50ct total wieght. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rhodium
6.85tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
It is quite a luxurious work of art and a true showstopper. A natural Colombian emerald cabochon is the center of attention and displays beautiful shine and brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings with White Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Each earring is artfully composed of cabochon-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds—each gem selected for its velvety translucence and rich, saturated hue.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
32Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Sugar Loaf Cabochon & Diamond/Drop Earrings 18KG
Located in New York, NY
32 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Sugar loaf Cabochon & Diamond Earrings 18 K G Perfect pair of natural Zambian Emerald earring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Carved Cabochon Antique Pendant Style Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 19.25 Carats Size: 19x16x9 MM Pieces: 1 Shape: Carved Cabochon
Emerald
Zambian Emerald Carved Cabochon Antique Pendant Style Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 49.36 Carats Size: 26x20x13 MM Pieces: 1 Shape: Carved Cabochon
Emerald
Cabochon Sapphire Ring with Diamond & Emerald Accents
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made of 18k white and yellow gold, the 2.50 carat cabochon sapphire sits atop an artful cluster of faceted emeralds, golden orbs and brilliant diamonds peppered about the landscape.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.30ct Natural Emerald Cabochon, 18KGold Ring 1.20ct natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage 18K yellow gold ring showcases a lush 2.30 carat natural emerald cabochon, glowing with rich green color. The smooth cabochon cut highlights the natural beauty of the emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 50.6 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 50.6ct Oval Emerald Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA#6173253976 Exceptional GIA certified Green Emerald with diamond accents set and mounted in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 13.57 carats, natural Emerald Cabochon Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Oval Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 11.40 ct.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Cabochon and Rose cut Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald Cabochon and Rose cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings features 2 Natural Round Emerald Cabochons weighing 8.07 carats surrounded by Round Brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A pair of pretty Stud Earrings with Zambian Oval Emerald Cabochons and Small Round Diamonds set all around.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 5.33 carat Emerald Sugarloaf Cabochon and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful combination of Turquoise and sugarloaf shaped Zambian Emerald center stone, makes this cocktai...
Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Round Cabochon & Diamond Three-Stone Style Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
At its center, a 0.5-carat cabochon-cut emerald radiates a rich green hue. Flanking the emerald are clusters of round white diamonds, totaling 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Silver 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped Colombian emerald cabochon weighing approximately 8.90 carats total Transparent medium green in color and set in a gold bezel with silver surround Bead set w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Oval Cabochon Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Period: Late 20th Century Style: Contemporary 7.2 grams Size 4.75 Shank: 3.75 Metals: 18k White Gold Main Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Main Carat Weight: 3.18ct Main Stone Cut: O...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Natural Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring with Medium Dark Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our mesmerizing emerald cabochon solitaire ring, boasting a stunning 4.29-carat oval cabochon cut emerald sourced from the verdant lands of Zambia, radiating ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald shield ring. Platinum Shield Ring Emerald Cabochon and Diamond wide band
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Art Deco Shield Ring. Emerald cabochon and Diamond bezel set into Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.65tcw 14K Colombian Emerald Cabochon Cut & Diamond Accent Gold Turtle Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A unique, emerald cabochon turtle pendant. This pendant features a large, 4.63-carat natural Colombian emerald cabochon cut with a rich medium green color, with excellent luster and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Era 21 Carat Cabochon Pear Shape Emerald Drop Earrings AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Item Type: Drop Earrings - Era: Vintage Art Deco, Circa 1940 - Metal: 18K White Gold - Length: 4.4cm - Weight: 7.60 Grams Emerald Details: - Carat: 21.17 (total) -...
Emerald
Goossens Paris Emerald Green Rock Crystal Cabochon Clip Earrings
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A timeless theme that sees its colors vary according to the seasons. Each crystal rock stone is hand-dyed with beautiful shades. As every stone is unique, color intensity and depth w...
Rock Crystal
Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Yellow Gold Handmade & Engraved Ring, 5.08 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold ring is set with a luscious 5.08 carat bright green emerald cabochon in one of our most popular signature designs!
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
9.88 Carat Natural Colombain Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 9.88 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and 2.43 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
12 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Cocktail Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold cocktail earrings, set each with an approx. 5 carats oval emerald cabochon, measuring 12.1mm x 9.7mm x 6.7mm, surrounded with a total of approx. 4.40ctw in dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
6.68 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 6.68 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Estate with no color enhancement.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 7 Ct Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Colombian Emerald Sugar Loaf Cabochon and approximately 22 Carats of Diamond Necklace, Estate with no color enhancement.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Joël Glecer 18K Gold 24.52 Ct Emerald Cabochon & 3 Ct Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold, Emerald 24 Ct Cabochon & 3 Ct Diamond Ring Amazing Ring with Huge 24.52 Ct Emerald Cabochon & 3 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Retro Wide Band with Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
14Kt Wide Band with Cabochon Ruby , Sapphire =, and Emerald Ring - Oist Retro - Ca 1950.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1 Carat Cabochon Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cabochon cut natural Colombian Emerald mounted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
33.93 Carat Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald and 15 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This stunning platinum brooch features a natural cabochon cut emerald weighing 33.93 carats set in a flower motif brooch which has 340 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds with an e...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14k Gold Tanzanite Cabochon and Carved Emerald Bracelet w/ 2.85 ct Diamonds 7.5"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Featuring carved emeralds of a foliate design, round tanzanite cabochons and pear-shaped, marquise, round and oval diamonds weighing approximately 2.85 carats Length 7 1/2" Width 1 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spira Emerald Cabochon Ring, 4.79ct Emerald & 80 Yellow Sapphires by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
At its center, an emerald cabochon, like a secret ready to be born.
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Cabochon Green Emeralds Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Impressive vintage gold clip earrings by David Webb mounted with cabochon amethysts, emeralds, and pave round cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 7.27ctw Cabochon Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - True Clean Royal Blue Color - 5.22ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (4) ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Green Emerald Serpent Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful David Webb Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Green Emerald Serpent Ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.5 Ct Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald & 5.7 Ct Diamond Necklace 14KYG
Located in New York, NY
EXACT 17.5 Carat Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald & 5.7 Carat Diamond Necklace 14 Karat yellow gold approximately 5.7 Carats of Diamond Necklace, Estate piece with Sugarloaf C...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The brooch features 17 old European cut Diamonds, set in 14K white gold, with cabochon cut Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubies set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Emerald & Sapphire Wide Cuff Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural 2 Ruby, 2 Sapphires & 2 Emeralds - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red, Blue & Green Color - 7.1x4.7mm (approx.)
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 19.97 carats natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald Cabochons is 19.97 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Zambian/Brazilian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.17 Carats Emerald Cabochon Ring with Vintage-Style Diamond Cluster
Located in London, GB
The unique pale green emerald cabochon at its centre is a timeless oval shape and weighs in at 1.17 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.18 Carat Natural African Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 8.18 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 1.50 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire & Emeralds Cabochons & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Blue Sapphires are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Burmese origin. The weight of the Emerald cabochon is 15.33 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, wit...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.36tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Oval Shape Cabochon & Diamond Accent Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a lovely emerald cabochon & diamond ring. The center stone carries a 3.33-carat, natural emerald cabochon, displaying a gorgeous green color and very good luster.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.80 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A very unique 10.80 carat Zambian Emerald and 1.36 carat White Diamond ring, set in 13.8 grams solid 18K G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
1960s Platinum Pinwheel Gemstone and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Key Features: Material: Solid Platinum Design: Pinwheel floral round design Gemstones: 32 natural cabochon red rubies, totaling 1.44 carats 16 natural cabochon sapphires, totaling 0....
Diamond, Platinum
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.