Unavailable|$3,286
MAIKO NAGAYAMA Diamond and Carved Jet 18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
MAIKO NAGAYAMA expressed through the abstract style in hand-carved natural jet, vivid colour precious stones including emeralds, rubies, sapphires, black opals, aquamarines and diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
22K Navratna Necklace for Indian weddings with diamond polki & natural gemstones
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Handcrafted in pure 22K gold, the necklace is strung with lustrous South Sea pearls, each flanking a remarkable centrepiece: nine specially carved tiger claw-shaped gemstones (Sher N...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, B...
Unavailable|$2,800
French Songbird Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant and personable Bird Pin features diamonds, a carved ruby leaf, emerald eye and sapphire head, 18 karat yellow gold, with French maker's mark.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,800
French Tutti Frutti Gold and Gem Stone Brooch
Located in Southampton, NY
Very fine Retro "Tutti Frutti" brooch set with three carved emeralds accented with six Burma rubys flanked with two sapphires intersperced with seven diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
MAIKO NAGAYAMA Ruby Jet and Other Multi-Color Gemstone Contemporary Earrings
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
MAIKO NAGAYAMA expressed through the abstract style in hand-carved natural jet, vivid colour precious stones including emeralds, rubies, sapphires, black opals, aquamarines and diamo...
Opal, Amethyst, Ruby, Tourmaline, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Other
Unavailable|$8,995
Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Each charm features an array of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, all varying in color.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,900
Antique Georgian Butterfly in Flight Brooch
Located in London, GB
Mounted with 37 Rose Diamonds, 7 Rubies, 5 Sapphires and 4 Emeralds all in unmarked 18k Gold, the reverse with the original removable pin fitting enabling the Butterfly to be worn on...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,697
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Clip Brooch in 18k Gold and Platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Brooch taking the form of a crescent moon, decorated with flowers stylized by petals carved with sapphires, rubies and emeralds, the pistil represented by single cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
22K gold navratna Jade pendant - Mughal inspired Indian & Islamic art heirloom
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Rooted in ancient Vedic and Mughal traditions, this opulent Navratna pendant is a rare expression of balance, beauty, and spiritual symbolism. Hand-carved from rich mutton fat white ...
Emerald, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Hes...
Unavailable|$34,935
Sylvie Corbelin, One of a Kind Snake Gold and Vermeil Pendant
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
One of a kind snake pendant in 18K Gold and Vermeil. The snake is doube sided and each side is set with old mine rubies, old mine carved sapphires, old mine rose cut diamonds and XIX...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl,...
Unavailable|$519 / item
Santa Osanna Pendant with Diamond, Sterling Silver
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
The Santa Osanna crucifix pendant sees this budded cross studded with black and white diamond, emerald, and ruby, and sapphire.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$3,560
MAIKO NAGAYAMA Diamond 18K White Gold Contemporary Earrings
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
MAIKO NAGAYAMA expressed through the abstract style in hand-carved natural jet, vivid colour precious stones including emeralds, rubies, sapphires, black opals, aquamarines and diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,200
Fruit Salad Precious Stone Gold Basket Pin
Located in New York City, NY
Finely made Fruit Salad diamond set gold basket pin of sprays of carved emeralds,rubies, sapphires and tourmalines.
Emerald
Unavailable|$15,000
A Pair of Mughal Indian peacock earrings.Lucknow
Located in London, GB
A pair of fine earrings inset with carved emeralds and yellow sapphires rubies and diamonds and mounted with drop emeralds and rubies.The reverse enamelled with green enamel
Unavailable|$3,177
Beryl Aquamarine Gold and Precious Stone Sautoir Bead Necklace
By Dancing Apsara
Located in London, Stockholm
Hand crafted 18 karat gold Indian beads are set with an array of precious stones such as, corals, pearls, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, sapphires, citrines and moonstones.
Aquamarine, Beryl, 18k Gold
Fine Antique Indian Mughal Gold & Gem-Set White Nephrite Jade Pendant (Haldili)
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
The design is set with four types of gems – A diamond, three rubies, three emeralds and forty sapphire beads on the 21 carat solid gold chain, The pendant is all in gold kundan sett...
Natural Ruby cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the combined weight of the Ruby cabochons, carved Blue Sapphires, carved Emeralds and carved Rubies is 16.89 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Platinum, Carved Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, Carved Colored Stone and Diamond Bracelet 20 carved ruby, sapphire and emerald leaves, 238 round and 2 baguette diamonds ap. 7.30 cts., Length 7 1/4 inches.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Dangling Earring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A pair of beautiful Art-Deco looking earrings, with 26.14 carat carved Rubies, 4.59 carat Sapphire, 8.85 carat Emerald and 1.49 carat White Diamonds all set in 17.42 grams of solid 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace Diamonds Carved Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires 18 Karat Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Necklace is from Italy circa 1950's it is 18K Yellow Gold Tubular necklace with carved gemstones leaves in Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire enhanced with Diamonds. 4 triple leaf Sapp...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Platinum Carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Pierced Shield Brooch This Deco Platinum Brooch is in excellent condition.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum with Diamonds and Carved Sapphire Emerald and Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
he brooch is finey crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximately total of 12.00 carat and carved emerald weighing approximatel total of 9.00 carart,carved ruby weighing ap...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Carved Leaves with Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Carved Leaves with Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald Cabochons, Carved Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Tutti Frutti Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Ruby Tutti Frutti Necklace set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Rubies & Diamonds Tutti Frutti Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very classic and beautiful, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Tutti Frutti Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
22.50 carats, carved Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combined weights of the Ruby Cabochons, carved Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies is 22.50 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald Cabochons, carved Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rubies Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Emerald, Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tutti Frutti style Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Cocktail Ring set 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Tutti Frutti Brooch with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18K & Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Tutti Frutti Brooch with carved Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamonds. The Diamond weight is 1.70 carats. 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Make a statement when you wear these unique pair of art-deco looking earring studs. The gemstones are all natural, of great quality and few naturally occurring inclusions. These come...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Retro Diamond Carved Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The bracelet is crafted of 14K yellow and rose gold, and platinum. Consists of ruby, emerald, sapphire, cat’s eye chrysoberyl, single cut and old European cut diamonds.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Tutti-Fruti Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic tutti - fruti cocktail ring set in 18K gold with carved emerald, carved ruby and carved Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphire, Emeralds & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Coral Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Gold and Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
For any Marvelous retro pendant/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver, mounted in the centre with a finely carved pink coral with the motif of a beautiful mermaid, framed by rose gold an...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
13.04 carats, Emerald Tumbles, carved Emeralds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the carved Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies is 9.85 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Pendant Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of pendant earrings are crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and silver and have been set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. The studs of each centre on a carved e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Hand carved, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Tuttu Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond “Tutti Frutti” Bracelet in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond “Tutti Frutti” Bracelet in 18k This Wonderful Bracelet Really Makes a Statement.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond “Tutti Frutti” Bracelet in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond “Tutti Frutti” Bracelet in 18k This Wonderful Bracelet Really Makes a Statement.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
carved Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.22 Carats Diamond Mughal Carved Sapphire Emerald Ruby Platinum Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tail feathers are comprised of Mughal carved emerald, sapphire, and ruby. While weighing in total approximately 0.60 carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, carved Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Diamonds Hoop Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combined weights of the carved Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies is 10.74 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Set in 18K Gold, carved Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combined weight of the carved Emeralds, Blue Sapphires & Rubies is 12.85 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphires Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Gems 6.33 Carat Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Earrings, 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, England
These marvelous earrings feature claw-set rubies, sapphires and emeralds, all carved into leaf and floral shapes, accented with grain-set and claw-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, carved Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, classical style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. the weight of the Emeralds is 9.25 carats Th...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combined weight of the carved Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies is 8.49 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cluster Ring in14kt yellow gold composed of diamonds, rubies ,sapphires and emeralds, with a carved gold base. diamonds 0.06kt gems 9.57kt ita 15.5/ french 55.5/ 7.34 tot weight 10.7...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Carved Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet and Earring Suite
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A unique, art-deco looking bracelet and earring duo, consisting a mix of carved Burmese Rubies, Zambian Emeralds and Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphires, all set in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Set in 18K Gold, carved Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and special, Art Deco style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, Carved Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic cocktail ring consisting of emerald, carved ruby and carved sapphire set in 18K white gold with diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural, 23.91 Carats Carved Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Blue Sapphire is of Burmese origin, is completely natural without any t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Tutti Frutti Long Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tutti frutti-style long chain necklace in platinum set with natural rubies, blue sapphires and emeralds carved in the shape of leaves, alternating with bezel-set round rose-cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A unique pair of art-deco looking dangle earrings. The natural Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires are all of very high quality, transparent with great luster and color and few naturally ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, statement necklace with a center piece of 15.58 carat Tanzanite, surrounded with Diamonds, Ruby, Emeralds and Sapphires. The stones are very intricately carved, making it...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
13.56 Carats, Carved Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Tutti Frutti Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very classic and beautiful, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Ruby Tutti - Frutti Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 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.