Victorian Revival 14K Gold Silver Natural Diamond Ruby Brooch Bezel Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The central body of the butterfly is highlighted by a large cabochon emerald, which shines with a vivid and deep green hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
$515Sale Price / item|44% Off
Statement Amethyst cabochon earrings, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst cabochon earrings studs. Artistic Amethyst Statement Earrings. Vintage-inspired Italian style amethyst earrings. Ribbon motif amethyst earrings. Metal type: 925 silver with...
Amethyst, Silver
Sapphire Star Cabochon 4 Carat 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful mid-20th century 14k Gold ring featuring a Cabochon cut 4 carat Star Sapphire center stone with round cut Emeralds spiraling out.
Emerald, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Eternelle Ring in White Gold and Emeralds
Located in Cattolica, IT
A handcrafted 18 kt white gold eternelle band ring. Set with 23 vivid green cabochon-cut Emeralds. This ring is perfect for wearing as a single or paired with other eternity bands. T...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Custom 14k Emerald Drop Necklace 297 carats emerald 14k gold 27gms Diamond 7.95
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Custom Emerald Drop Diamond Necklace 14k Gold Gross weight 80.257 gms 14k gold 27.297 gms Total Emerald weight 296.85 carats Emerald natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon Oval drops 18...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Custom 14k Emerald Drop Necklace 188 carats emerald 14k gold 27gms approx
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Custom Emerald Drop Diamond Necklace 14k Gold Gross weight 80 gms approximately 14k gold 6.8 approximately 150- 250 carats Emerald approximately depending on the Emerald quality you...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1950s Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond brooch flower set in the center with a Colombian emerald bead weighing 33.93 carats, further set with 340 diamonds weighing approximately 15 carats. This brooch was owned b...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$10,000
Emerald & Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald & Diamond Bow Brooch A bow brooch featuring a center round bezel set emerald, a large cabochoon emerald drop, set with square cut emeralds & diamonds. Measurements: 1.5" l...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke Australian Black Opal Diamond Gemstone 18k White Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Accenting the design are 24.53 carats of cabochon emeralds, along with blue sapphires and pink sapphires, adding vivid contrast and depth.
Fire Opal, Black Opal, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Pi...
5.53 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, with 5.53ct oval emerald cabochon, surrounded with 1.89ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Have one to sell? Sell now 14K Yellow Gold cabochon Turquoise Emerald Graduated
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Yellow Gold cabochon Turquoise Emerald Graduated Prong Set snake Necklace 40.3 grams An Italian made lock incorporated for quality workmanship 20 inch long 105 pieces of Turquo...
Faceted emerald silver ring, 6.5 size
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted emerald silver ring sku815 Size: 5x3.6 mm Weight: 9.70 Ct Ring size: 6.5
Emerald, Silver
Faceted emerald silver ring, 5.5 size
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted emerald silver ring sku816 Size: 4.4 x 3.1 mm Weight: 8.10 Ct Ring size: 5.5
Emerald, Silver
58.91 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
58.91 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 58.91 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
Sixties Emerald & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Switzerland. Inspired by 19th-century Neoclassicism, this stunning bracelet features 40 carats of emeralds, an elegant Greek Key motif picked out in white and bro...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
59.49 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
59.49 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 59.49 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
51.26 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
51.26 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 51.26 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
56.12 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
56.12 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemston Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 56.12 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
52.40 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
52.40 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 52.40 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
58.55 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
58.55 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 58.55 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons...
Emerald, Turquoise
49.70 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
49.70 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 49.70 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
60.24 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
60.24 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 60.24 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
53.80 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
53.80 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 53.80 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
50.00 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
50.00 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 50.00 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
62.05 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
62.05 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 62.05 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Emerald, Turquoise
Natural Trapiche Colombian Emerald Suite 174.16 carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover an exceptional collection of natural Colombian trapiche emeralds totaling 174.16 carats. This remarkable suite features carefully selected cabochon-cut gemstones displaying ...
Emerald
Gorgeous Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The platinum ring features an intense green emerald cabochon weighing 1.69 carats, surrounded by marquise, round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, F-G color and VS clarity, weighi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
BVLGARI Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. A stunning confection in green, yellow, and white, this 18k yellow gold ring features an array of superb stones. The main drama is a fine 2.50-ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.81 Ct GIA Certificate Natural Emerald Cat's Eye Green Color Brazil Gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
E071: AA Collection GIA Certificate 11.81ct Natural Emeralds Cat’s eye green color Brazil Cabochon Gemstone Earring 18K white gold 7.49Gram  1-Main stone : 11.81ct Natural Emerald...
Emerald
Modern 18 K yellow & white Gold Band Ring Emarald Cabochon Diaomond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A modern 18 K yellow and white Gold Band Ring featruing a fine deep green Emerald Cabochon weighing approximately 2 ct and 32 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing ca. 1.80 ct, G col...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Colombian emerald ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Colombian emerald ring, circa 1980. Set with an oval cabochon natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 6.59 carats, to an imp...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Exceptional 8.56-Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an unforgettable statement with the Exceptional Emerald and Diamond Ring. This masterpiece centers on a stunning 8.56-carat emerald-cut natural emerald, radiating a lush, vibran...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.79 Ct GIA ICA Certificate Emerald Cat's Eye 18K Gold Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
E060 AA GIA ICA Certificate 18.79ct Emerald Cat’s Eye 18K gold ring Main stone: 18.79ct Emerald Cat’s Eye Color: Green Clarity: Slight VVS Treatment : Minor oil Dimensions: 16...
Emerald
Certified Faceted emerald silver ring, 10 size
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Faceted emerald silver ring sku813 Size: 5.15x3.04x2.30 mm Weight: 0.29 ct Ring size: 10 Origin: Pakistan
Emerald, Silver
Goossens Paris Emerald Green Rock Crystal Necklace
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Emerald green rock crystal necklace set in 24k plated brass from Goossens Paris.
Rock Crystal, Emerald
Platinum 7.52ct Colombian Emerald and 5.30tcw Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is an exceptionally important and highly collectible gemstone piece, centered by a remarkable 7.52 carat Colombian emerald surrounded by 5.30 carats total weight of...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Modern 18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Roma, RM
At the center, a vivid emerald cabochon forms the focal point of the design, surrounded by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds that enhance its depth and color.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Crystallized Carved Emerald Leaf 22.73 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing exceptional artistry and natural beauty, this Colombian crystallized emerald is masterfully carved into an elegant leaf motif, weighing an impressive 22.73 carats and meas...
Emerald
X Pumpkin bascket Emerald Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
For a glamorous Gala, nothing captivates quite like an emerald fruit basket cocktail ring. This extraordinary, conversation-starting piece features a cluster of vivid, responsibly so...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,500 / item
Opal Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these drop earrings are set with 1.33 carats Opal and 1.82 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to vi...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Carved Taveez Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Taveez Emerald and Diamond Necklace 34 Emeralds approximately 58.35 carats 42 Baguette Cut Diamonds and 224 Round Cut Diamonds approximately 6.02 carats Measurements: 16" long...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20ct Zambian Emerald & 1.80ct Diamond Pendant by Designer Nikabell
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning pendant come in 18k gold with a Zambian Emerald of 20 carats , in perfect drop/cabochon shape, delicate vibrant color, and dazzling Diamonds of 1.80 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
7.00ct Emerald 3.00ct Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature lovely cabochon, oval and square cut emeralds that weigh approximately 7.00ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond and Emerald Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Floral Brooch A mesmerizing blend of sophistication and artistry, this brooch is a masterpiece of fine jewelry design. Set in luminous white gold, the piece show...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Trilogy ring, 18K Rose Gold, 0.20 Ct Cabochon Ruby and Emeralds. Contemporary
Located in Cattolica, IT
A ring with a retro flavor, made of 18K rose gold and embellished with a cabochon-cut Ruby centered and vividly colored. On either side are set two round brilliant-cut Emeralds. The...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handmade 2.03cts 18K Natural Green Cabochon Elongated Oval Floral Antique Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is this exquisite emerald cabochon solitaire handcrafted and carved ring in 18K solid gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Tumbled Emerald Art Deco Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Tumbled Emerald Art Deco Ring from the 1920's. Natural uncut cabochon with elegant chased interior border on 14k setting.
Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Yellow Gold ring with Emerald Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 7 US Total weight: 3.94 grams Set with: - Emerald Origin: Colombia Cut: Cabochon Weight: 0.78 ct.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
David Webb Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold Earrings - Cabochon sapphire, emerald, and ruby and set in 18K gold.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1940s Marchak Emerald Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds, Cabochon Rubies, and a Sugarloaf Emerald in the center.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Opal Emerald Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 5.67 carats opal, 2.76 carats emerald and 1.35 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1.58 carats of Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning masterpiece in jewelry craftsmanship, this exquisite ring is crafted from luxurious 22K yellow gold, weighing 4.45 grams. The focal point is a resplendent 1.58...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Antique Mario Buccellati Gold and Carved Emerald Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
The bracelet is composed of richly textured gold links joining intricately pierced panels, each centered by carved emerald cabochons of luminous green hue. The striking interplay of ...
Emerald, Gold
12.56cts 14K Natural Barrel Cabochon-Oval Cut Floral Antique Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is this exquisite barrel cabochon solitaire ring. The center stone has a full 12.56-carats of a natural barrel cabochon with light bluish-green color. That large stone is se...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Cats Eye Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece for a true lover of fine gemstones. This ring features a 3.85 carat emerald which has a cats eye effect! Rare for emeralds, this eye can be seen running down the ston...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
6.90 Zambian Emeralds, 2.80 Ct Diamonds, 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come with 4 pieces of lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 6,90 carats, in perfect cabochon shape , vibrant green color , and dazzling Diamonds of 2,80 carats, in per...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels , Ruby, And Emerald Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Emerald Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. Circa 1964; This yellow gold bangle bracelet is set throughout with cabochon and mogul cut rubies and emeralds of...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Multi-Strand Necklace with 165ct Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent necklace come in 18K gold with 9 pieces of stunning Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect pear/cabochon cut , spectacular vibrant color , fine quality, of 59,00 carats, ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold Chandelier Earrings with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18K gold with 4 pieces of rare Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect cabochon cut ,vibrant green color, and dazzling natural Diamonds of 1,15 carats, F color VS clari...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Floral Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These floral stud earrings are made of 18 karat rose gold with natural cabochon green emerald drops 9,5x7x6 mm each, around 6 carats in total, and 6 round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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.