Colombian Emerald Clip-On Earrings, 13.50ct in 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A sophisticated choice for those who appreciate the distinctive character of fine emeralds. Earrings measurements: 15.50mmx14.00mm Natural Colombian Emerald Clip-On Earrings 18k yel...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stylish 2.60 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18K Gold Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian emeralds Shape or Cut Emerald: Oval Cut Average Color/Clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
4.55 Carat Colombian Emerald Tanzanite and Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
4.55 Carat Colombian Emerald Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings 18K This ELEGANT pair of earrings feature two natural Colombian Emerald oval cut 1.75ct medium light green VS...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Oval Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
These brand-new stud earrings feature two meticulously matched, oval-cut Colombian emeralds boasting a combined weight of over 1.20 carats.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 Carat Natural AAA+ Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian Emeralds Color/Clarity: AAA+ EXTRA FINE Medium Green Color/ Clarity, VS Total Gemstones Weight: 1.35 carats Shape or Cut: Emerald Cut Earrings...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.63 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Oval Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
3.63 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Oval Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian Emeralds Shape or Cut : Oval Cut Average Color/Clarity : Medium Green/ ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut 1.00 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
These exquisite stud earrings showcase a perfectly matched pair of AAA-quality round-cut natural Colombian emeralds, totaling approximately 1.00 carat.
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
2.00ct Colombian Emerald Studs in 18K Gold by Designer Emeralds
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
These elegant, classic stud earrings showcase a perfectly matched pair of round-cut natural Colombian emeralds, totaling 2.00 carats.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Diamond AAA Colombian Emerald Cluster Earrings 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Gorgeous 2.50 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Clip-on Earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
28.16tcw 14K Colombian Emerald Bead Dangle Earrings Statement Emerald Bead
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our exquisite Colombian Emerald Green Bead Dangle Earrings, boasting over 28 carats of stunning Colombian emerald round beads that shimmer with unrivaled tran...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.85tcw AAA+ Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings Gold Natural Emerald Women's Studs
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a sleek pair of Colombian emerald and gold studded earrings. Fine-quality emeralds are the star piece for these gorgeous studs.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.66tcw 14K Emerald Tanzanite, Diamond & Opal Dangle Earrings Colombian Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel/Prong Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 3.10-Carats (Total) Clarity: Transparent Color: Green Luster: Very Good T...
Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gübelin Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent pair of high-jewelry drop earrings featuring two exceptional natural Colombian emeralds, elegantly suspended beneath clusters of brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.34tcw Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings in 14K Gold Natural Emerald Cut Studs
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a beautiful set of emerald cut Colombian emerald studs in fine 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique 14k gold earrings, each set with approx. 0.43ct Colombian emerald ( stones measure approx. 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5mm), surrounded with approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$35,000 / item
Emilio Jewelry Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Vault in New York, Emilio Jewelry is a dealer, wholesaler now offering our exclusive pieces direct to the consumer. Please inquire for more details Emeralds ...
Diamond, Emerald
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 10.07 Carat Colombia Minor Emerald and Diamond Retro Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-Certified 10.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Lever Back Earrings These platinum lever back earrings feature a matched pair of GIA-certified Colombian emeralds weighing a c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.07tcw Colombian Emerald Round Cut & Diamond Accent Earrings 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stylish pair of unique emerald and diamond earrings. Showcasing an exquisite halo of all vivid dark green emeralds with stunning characteristics.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
70s Colombian Emerald, Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Elegant pair of earrings handmade in 18 kt gold. The two splendid natural emeralds with a vivid green color (emerald cut - total 1.60 ct) surrounded by 48 round brilliant-cut natural...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1.30tcw 14K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings May Birthstone French
Located in Jupiter, FL
An impressive pair of Colombian emerald and diamond french hook earrings.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.0tcw AAA+ Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 18K Statement
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Omega Posts Weight: 19.0 grams Metal Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Approximate Weight: 3.24tcw Total Stones: Two Clarity: Transparent Co...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Dangle Colombian Emerald Diamond Estate Earrings
Located in Brunswick, ME
The Gorgeous two-tone gold dangle estate earrings feature 4 (2- Oval/2-Pear shape) natural Fine AAA Colombian emeralds Intense medium green color- VS (very clean ) Excellent color an...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Fine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Regent Jewelers
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Fine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow & White Gold featuring 68 round brilliant cut fine Colombian emeralds with a total weight of 15.5 Carats and 40 round brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Colombian Emerald Square cut drop Earrings in 18k solid gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. ✔ Natural Colombian Emeralds ✔ Setting: 18k Yellow Gold ✔ Emerald Weight: 2.26 ✔ Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut ✔ 4 Prong Gold Setting ✔ Dimensions: 6.8mm x 5.8mm ✔ Earring Weight...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian 1980s Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
Each earring features a vivid oval-cut Colombian emerald, surrounded by a radiant halo of brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds arranged in a refined starburst motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fine AAAA+ Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine AAAA+ Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings At the center are two AAAA+ natural Colombian emeralds, each displaying a vivid medium-dark green color with exceptional clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and classic pair of stud earrings showcasing a pear shape Colombian green emerald weighing 0.63 carats total, set in a classic three prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Earrings, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
These exceptional Colombian emerald and diamond cluster earrings showcase a beautifully matched pair of octagonal step-cut natural emeralds totaling 9.22 carats, surrounded by a radi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
3.95tcw 14K Fleur De Lis Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Gold Stud Earrings 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
These stunning Colombian emerald stud earrings showcase a pair of emerald cut emeralds, boasting a captivating and vibrant rich green hue.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A captivating blend of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship, these Colombian emerald diamond stud earrings are truly exquisite.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
23.92 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
All the emeralds are certified by C. Dunaigre Switzerland Colombian provenance, Imperial Green with insignificant to minor treatment.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.71tcw 18K Natural Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Floral Stud Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
A gorgeous pair of emerald and diamond floral earrings. These exquisite and unique stud pairs feature two natural round-cut Colombian emeralds weighing a little under a carat in total.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.17 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Dangling Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of emerald and diamond dangling earrings from Rewa.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.85tcw 18K Medium Vivid Green Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings, Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our exquisite bezel-set emerald earrings, each showcasing mesmerizing Colombian emeralds with a medium vivid green hue and semi-transparent clarity.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.90 Carat Colombian Emerald Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K yellow gold Colombian emerald dangle earrings featuring two striking emeralds with a combined weight of 17.90 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Pear Emerald & Diamond Earrings, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
These breathtaking earrings showcase a matched pair of Colombian pear-shaped emeralds, totaling 28.21 carats, each certified by the prestigious Gübelin Gem Lab.
Diamond, Emerald
7.34tcw Muzo Emerald & Diamond Omega Fan Earrings 18K AAA+ Colombian Statement
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Omega Posts Weight: 18.8 grams Metal Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut Approximate Weight: 2.78tcw Total Stones: Two Clarity: Transparent Co...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald Halo Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Halo Stud Earrings feature a vibrant pair of Colombian emerald-cut emeralds totaling 0.75 carat, celebrated for their vivid green color and exceptiona...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
These dazzling Art Deco drop earrings feature two square emerald-cut, vibrant green Colombian emeralds together totaling approximately 3.00 carats, surrounded by a mix of single-cut ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
10.76 Carats Midcentury Style Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Bright green Colombian emeralds Mid-Century Style Dangle Earrings, together weighing Total Emerald Weight Approx. 7.96 carats (2 Emerald) 1- 10.91mmx9.44mmx4.99mm 2- 10.91mmx9.68mmx...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 7.97tcw Pear Cut Colombian Emerald & Marquise Diamond Floral Earring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your elegance with our stunning emerald and diamond accent jacket earrings. Two exquisite pear-cut Colombian emeralds, with a medium green color and semi-transparent clarity,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.20tcw Art Deco Top Quality Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
An extraordinary, Art Deco Colombian emerald & Diamond Omega dangle earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Emerald & Diamond hoop earrings 18KT white gold Colombian emeralds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite earrings made with so many details and exceptional craftsmanship, Colombian emeralds, fine quality green emeralds with natural fine diamonds in a fancy hoop design!
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.28tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings Asscher Cut Prong Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in luxury with these emerald and diamond accent stud earrings, featuring two remarkable Asscher-cut Colombian emeralds of fine quality and impressive size.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold 6.60tcw Fine Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Earrings Dark Green Oval
Located in Jupiter, FL
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer beauty of these stunning emerald diamond earrings. Showcasing over 5 carats of pure Colombian emerald goodness, the emeralds exude a remarkable ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage AGL Certified 10 Carat Colombian Emerald Drop Earrings in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 10-carat pear cut Colombian emerald and round cut diamond drop earrings in a platinum and gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Certified Colombian Emerald 18k Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These timeless earrings feature lustrous pear-shaped Colombian Emeralds surrounded by a delicate scintillating white diamond halo.
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.31tcw AAA Top Quality Colombian Emerald Double Prong Stud Earrings Gold 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable, and extraordinary pair of fine-quality TOP-OF-THE-LINE AAA+ emerald earrings. This gorgeous set carries 6.31-carats, of two stunning emerald cut emeralds.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.05tcw 14K Colombian Emerald Princess Cut Solitaire Stud Earrings Asscher Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful pair of round Colombian emerald and diamond lever back earrings made in 14K rose gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.25tcw Colombian Rectangle Emerald & Diamond Omega Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
A divine pair of emerald and diamond omega styled earrings. Fashioned in pure, 14K white gold, the center of attention are glorious emerald cut shaped emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.86tcw VS Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 14K, Minor Oil May Birthstone Natural
Located in Jupiter, FL
These VS 4.86tcw earrings are not for the faint of heart! Featured here is a stunning set of emerald-cut Colombian emerald studs in fine 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.0tcw 14K Colombian Emerald Asscher Cut Ladybug Dangle Earrings Medium Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featuring exquisite 2.0 carat Asscher cut emeralds with a medium green color and semi-transparent clarity, originating from Colombia, these earrings showcase playful and whimsical so...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.99tcw 14K Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings Medium Green May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Emerald Stud Earrings, a true marvel of nature and craftsmanship.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.15cts Pear Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Natural
Located in Jupiter, FL
A divine 3.15 Carat pair of pear-shaped genuine emerald and diamond omega styled earrings. Fashioned in pure, 14k white gold, the center of attention is a glorious pear shaped Colomb...
Emerald, 14k Gold
22tcw Dark Green Colombian Emerald Cabochon Gold Omega Diamond Earrings in 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a gorgeous HUGE and rare pair of 22 Carat Colombian emerald cabochons set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold 5.0tcw Rich Green Colombian Emerald Oval & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
These earrings boast exquisite oval-cut Colombian emeralds, radiating a vivacious rich green hue with semi-transparent clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rare emerald hoop earrings 18KT white gold marquise Colombian emerald
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare emerald hoop earrings in 18KT white gold, made to perfection with Colombian green emeralds and looks absolutely glamorous and sparkly!
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Round Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Accent Stud Earrings, Rich Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in the enchanting beauty of our Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings, a masterpiece that captures the essence of luxury.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50tcw Round Colombian Emerald Light Spring Green Bezel Set Stud Earrings 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning and simple pair of emerald stud earrings. This delicate and dainty pair, showcase two petite round cut Colombian emeralds weighing a total of half a carat.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Drop / Cocktail Earrings Platinum
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Hanging Cocktail Earrings Platinum This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with Platinum weighing 35 grams Two fine Nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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