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Colombian Trapiche Emerald

Natural Trapiche Colombian Emerald Suite 174.16 carats
Natural Trapiche Colombian Emerald Suite 174.16 carats

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

7.53 Carat Trapiche Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
7.53 Carat Trapiche Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified

7.53 Carat Trapiche Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Certified by the GIA as a natural Colombian trapiche emerald. Ring size: 9.5 (sizeable) Total weight: 14.4 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Trapiche Emerald Cabochon Heart-Shaped Diamonds with 18k White Gold Chain
Trapiche Emerald Cabochon Heart-Shaped Diamonds with 18k White Gold Chain

Trapiche Emerald Cabochon Heart-Shaped Diamonds with 18k White Gold Chain

Located in Hong Kong, HK

At its heart lies a stunning GRS-certified 12.31 ct Trapiche emerald cabochon, sourced from the famed mines of Colombia.

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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11.08ct Round Green and Black Trapiche Emerald GIA Certified Colombia (F1)
11.08ct Round Green and Black Trapiche Emerald GIA Certified Colombia (F1)

11.08ct Round Green and Black Trapiche Emerald GIA Certified Colombia (F1)

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Trapiche Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2231410721 Shape: Round Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting ...

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2010s Colombian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Colombian Muzo Trapiche and Diamond Cuff Links with 18 Karat Gold
Colombian Muzo Trapiche and Diamond Cuff Links with 18 Karat Gold

Colombian Muzo Trapiche and Diamond Cuff Links with 18 Karat Gold

By Thesis Gems and Jewelry

Located in Berkeley, CA

These Colombian Muzo emerald trapiche cuff links are hand forged in 22 and 18 karat gold.

Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Colombian Emerald Trapiche Serpent Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Colombian Emerald Trapiche Serpent Pendant in 18 Karat Gold

Colombian Emerald Trapiche Serpent Pendant in 18 Karat Gold

By Thesis Gems and Jewelry

Located in Berkeley, CA

The pendant features a Colombian emerald trapiche- this is a natural emerald formation that is found only in the Colombian Muzo mines.

Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

69.29 Carat Colombian Trapiche Emerald and Diamond Earrings
69.29 Carat Colombian Trapiche Emerald and Diamond Earrings

69.29 Carat Colombian Trapiche Emerald and Diamond Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

These stunning earrings feature 2 large and rare, hexagon cut, Colombian Trapiche Emeralds, weighing a total of 69.29 Carats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Estate Colombian Trapiche Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Denver, CO

This exquisite ring features a rare 5.21-carat natural Colombian trapiche emerald oval-shaped cabochon framed by 2.57 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Dubai, AE

This Piece features a pair of Certified Trapiche Colombian Emeralds weighing 5.62ct + 5.74ct in a "fancy" cabochon cut.

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Materials

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7.24ct Cushion Green and Black Trapiche Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
7.24ct Cushion Green and Black Trapiche Emerald GIA Certified Colombia

7.24ct Cushion Green and Black Trapiche Emerald GIA Certified Colombia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Trapiche Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6237220318 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style: Crown: Cut...

Category

2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

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Muzo Hexagonal Emerald Trapiche Earrings

Located in Cali, CO

Muzo Emerald Trapiches cut octagonally are set in 18 carat rose gold and surrounded by a halo of light blue sapphires. These one-of-a-kind earrings are the perfect cocktail earring a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

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The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design

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.