$7,239
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
White Gold Contemporary Fig Garden Earrings with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Fig Garden drop earrings are made of 18 karat white gold with natural emeralds
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
$5,900
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Yellow Gold Transformer Pendant Necklace with Emerald and Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
0.8x0.3 inch natural pink tourmaline (drop cut) weighing 8.3 carats, along with a natural emerald
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Custom Made Stud Earrings in Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style stud earrings are made of 18-karat rose gold with detachable natural cabochon
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,239
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
White Gold Custom Made Earrings with Natural Emeralds and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18 karat white gold with natural emeralds (9.5x7x6 mm
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
18 Karat Gold 17.07 Carat Diamond and Carved Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Earring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 17.07 Carat Diamond and Carved Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Drop Earrings This
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,239
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Yellow Gold Contemporary Custom Made Earrings with Natural Emeralds and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural emeralds (9.5x7x6 mm
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
$3,750Sale Price|28% Off
W 0.38 in D 0.25 in L 18 in
No Heat Natural Sugarloaf Emerald White Diamond Gold Necklace, Rebecca Overmann
By Rebecca Overmann
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Vintage Emerald Necklace handcrafted in matte-finished 14k yellow gold showcasing a
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Extraordinary Massive Lion Cabochon Necklace Attributed to Donald Stannard
By Donald Stannard
Located in University City, MO
by a pair of ornate regal lions The incredible necklace is embellished with emerald green tear drop
22 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Drop Earring with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Drop Earring with Multi-Color Enamel Work This
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Cellini NYC 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings with Citrine, Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
earrings are set with a large oval citrine, which has been accented with diamonds and emerald cabochons
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Sterling Silver Negligee Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This sterling silver Edwardian negligee necklace features amethyst cabochon tear drops that dangle
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant
Located in London, GB
of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant. Gilded silver, pique-à-jour enamel, ruby, emerald & pearl
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats emerald and .58 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rose Gold Transformer Earrings with Detachable Long Green Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop earrings are crafted from 18 karat rose gold with detachable
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Yellow Gold Transformer Earrings with Detachable Long Green Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold with detachable
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Contemporary Earrings with Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable
Beryl, Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Ros...
Yellow Gold Transformer Earrings with Detachable Long Green Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Earrings with Sapphires and Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...
Religious Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Round Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, sapphires, emeralds, spinels or diamonds, with lapis, turquoise or black onyx under the gold. We source our
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Qua...
14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
richly saturated cabochon emeralds accented by sparkling diamonds. Designed with bezel-set oval emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,710Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.35 in L 1 in
14K Yellow Gold Hoop Drop Earrings with Cabochon Emeralds & Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
. Additionally, the accompanying drop earrings feature six bezel-set cabochon emeralds, collectively weighing
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
53.25 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Detachable Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An important piece showcasing a detachable drop design. It can be worn as dangle earrings or clip
Diamond, Emerald, 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
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,250
W 0.71 in L 2.84 in
Natural Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Victorian Style Long Drop Earrings 18KT Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
captivate. These exquisite long-drop dangles are a celebration of nature’s most vibrant gemstone—the Emerald
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
Blackened White Gold Drop Earrings with Jade, Agate, and Cabochon Emeralds
Located in Vannes, FR
earring combines the depth of jade and agate with the delicate glow of cabochon-cut emeralds, creating a
Agate, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement Size 28.80tcw 14K Oval Emerald Cabochon Dangle Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Style: Four Prong Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,750Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Cabochon Round Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Classic Cabochon round Emerald and diamond drop earrings in 18K Yellow Gold is sassy yet
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 4.15ct Cabochon Emerald w/ Ruby Diamond Halo Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
halo design that carries a gorgeous oval cabochon emerald at the center, surrounded by the brilliant
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 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, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
$34,200
H 1.5 in W 3 in L 17 in
11 Carat Cabochon Emerald Floral Filigree Platinum Late Retro Era Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Nouveau Style 11 Carat Colombian Cabochon Cut Drop Emerald and Diamond Floral Filigree
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,800 / item
Drop Emerald 18k Gold Ring with Diamonds
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
This is a 15 grams solid gold 18k ring, with a center drop shape colombian emerald cabuchon cut
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Colombian Emerald Drop Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Colombian cabochon emeralds (9x7mm) weighing a total of 5.90 carats, bezel set to highlight their lush
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral And Emerald Drop Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These striking David Webb drop earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcase the bold
Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,700
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Green Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural emerald weighing 2.37 carats
Beryl, Emerald, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
$9,494
W 0.71 in D 0.6 in L 1.97 in
White Gold Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
a removable natural emerald drop (3.845 carats, 12x8 mm), that can be taken off. This jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...
$4,628
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Rose Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Natural Emerald and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a natural
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
$4,628
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Natural Emerald and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a natural emerald
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
$2,088Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.87 in L 2.52 in
Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Cat Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Oval Cabochon Cut and Cabochon Cut Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,628
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
White Gold Drop Mediterranean Fig Pendant Necklace with Emerald and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features a natural
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
$9,494
W 0.71 in D 0.6 in L 1.97 in
18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
5 round diamonds. The necklace also features a removable natural emerald drop (3.96 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 2.05 in
Art Deco Style Jade Emerald Lapis Lazuli Blue Enamel Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round genuine Lapis Lazuli buttons with small round emerald cabochons in the center
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, Enamel
$600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 2.05 in
Art Deco Style Jade Emerald Lapis Lazuli Blue Enamel Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round genuine Lapis Lazuli buttons with small round emerald cabochons in the center
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, Enamel
$5,900
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Drop Brooch with Green Emerald and Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer Drop Brooch is beautifully crafted from 18 karat rose gold, featuring
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$48,000Sale Price|66% Off
NWT $145, 000 18KT Fancy GIA Certified Emerald Drop Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Fancy Pear Cabochon Drop Emeralds and Fancy Round Cut Diamonds!!! Stones are Very Clean and
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
19.07 Carat Total Weight Zambian Emeralds & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
approximately 2.12 carat total weight in diamonds. Each Earring features one Cabochon Briolette Emerald Drop in
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Ear Clips by A. Clunn
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Hoop Drop Ear Clips signed A. Clunn Elegant Ear clips in the
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Turquoise Sapphire and Topaz Drop Ear Clips by A. CLunn
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire and Blue Topaz aDrop Ear Clips signed A. Clunn Elegant Ear clips in the style of David Webb from one of his most famous apprentices Andrew Clunn....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Contemporary Brooch in Eighteen Karat White Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat white gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Green Emerald with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
green emerald drop (3.845 carats, 12x8 mm) and 3 round diamonds. The earrings from this collection were
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Brooch in Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Emerald and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,152Sale Price|20% Off
15kt Gold and Silver Emerald, Ruby, Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
width: 3 cm Weight: 17.39 grams Gemstones: Emeralds: 87 cabochon beads and one drop-cut emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, or cabochon drop cut. It can be: rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites, rose or lemon quartz, blue
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cabochon drop cut. It can be: rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites, rose or lemon quartz, blue topazes
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
$9,494
W 0.7 in D 0.5 in L 1.6 in
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Floral Contemporary Brooch with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
another gems in emerald, heart, or cabochon drop cut. It can be: rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites
Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
$5,460Sale Price / item|30% Off
W 2 in D 0.26 in L 16 in
14K Gold Elephant Pendant Necklace with 4.35 Ct Emerald & 2.39 Ct Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, symbolizing strength and beauty. A 4.35 Ct pear and cabochon-cut emerald drop hangs gracefully at the center
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,494
W 0.7 in D 0.5 in L 1.6 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Heart Cut Green Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
be exchanged for another gems in emerald, heart, or cabochon drop cut. It can be: rubies, sapphires
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
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.