Mother of Pearl Star Emerald 18 Karat Gold Sea Horse Pin and Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Convertibile pin and pendant carved mother of pearls, star emerald cabochon, star sapphire, gold.
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire Emerald Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire, emerald and pearl earrings feature a hoop-like design on the ear set with faceted
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, ...
Handcraft Australian Baroque Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Emeralds Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
baroque pearls baroque and diamonds and emeralds on the leaves and stems. Brooch total weight 58.40 grams
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Engraved Red Coral and Button, Diamonds, Emeralds, Agate Drops Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and details in onyx and emeralds. diamonds (0.03Kt) agate and onyx(both weight 3.4gr) emeralds
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
$3,227Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.80 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 1.40 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 4.10 Carats of
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
Panthère de Cartier necklace 19ct diamonds and emeralds with box and papers
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Panthère de Cartier necklace, white gold (750/1000), emerald eyes, onyx spots and brilliant-cut
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,329Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.50 Carats Emerald. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 11.21 Carat Vivid Green Oval Emerald MINOR OIL Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
emerald and Diamond Ring Set with a emerald-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 11.21 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Yellow Gold 14 Carats Rubies Emeralds Amethyst Citrin Garnet Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, composed of gems of various types of cut. Citrines, amethysts, garnets while small emeralds, sapphires and
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,708Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Citrine Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,329Sale Price|20% Off
Red Coral White Diamond Ruby Emerald Aquamarine Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Emeralds. This Pendant has a 1.40 Carats Aquamarine. This Pendant has a Mediterranean (Sardinia
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...
Chandelier with Emerald Drops, Murano, 1950
By Baccarat
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant chandelier composed of ten drops in pure Murano glass.
Metal
Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by diamonds,emeralds and sapphires. This pendant was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Multi Colors Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Diamond Scavia Unique 18K White Gold Ring
By Scavia
Located in Fairfax, VA
27 Carats of Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls Beautiful, Unique Shapes & Cuts
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral Onyx Diamonds Emeralds Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
gemstones and intricate design. Each earring features a sophisticated arrangement of emerald and garnet
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nathalie Jean 0.79ct Diamond Emerald Tourmaline 18k Gold Microrock Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
diamond (total carat weight 0,79), emerald, green tourmaline, blue indicolite, black pearl and onyx set in
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold...
Emeralds, Diamonds Buttons and Little Drops Corals, White Gold, Link Necklac
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
emeralds and diamonds all around. pink coral(19.60gr), emeralds(2.40Kt) diamonds(2.40Kt). Tot weight
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Yellow Gold 18 Karat Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Weight of the diamonds Carats 0,98 Weight of the emeralds-sapphires-rubies Carats 15 Weight of the coral
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires and Orange Coral Flower, Rose Gold Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò Bracelet in 14 kt Gold composed of Diamonds, Emeralds, Supphires and Natural Coral Flower
Coral, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Amethyst Yellow Gold Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 0.80 Carats of Rubies, Emeralds and Blue Sapphires. This
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sa...
$1,898Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.45 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Modern Round Cut
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k G...
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, emeralds and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.71 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds all face up bright white, graded D-F for color. Graded VVS1-VS2 for clarity, they were eye clean. The diamonds are bright and vibrant. The diamonds are all completely na...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,037Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. These Earrings have Heart Handcut Onyx
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire White Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.10 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. These
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Nathalie Jean Diamond Emerald Tourmaline 18k Gold Microcrock Triple Stack Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
diamond (carat total weight 0,35), green tourmaline, blue indicolite, emerald and black pearl, set in 18
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
11, 5 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, 18 Kt White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Painted Hard Stone, Emeralds, Diamonds, 9k Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
particular earrings are totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Painted Hard stone 4.90 g Emeralds 0.24
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$7,594Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Yellow Sapphire Emerald Black White Diamond Yellow Gold Tiger Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Emeralds. This Ring has 4.20 Carats of Yellow Sapphires. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 This Ring is
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue Sapphires. All
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Coral, Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Cameo, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.10 ct Emeralds and Rubies 1.44 ct
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$11,401Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Emerald Ruby Blue Yellow Green Sapphire White Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. This Bracelet has 2.30 Carats of Rubies. This Bracelet has 2.30 Carats of Blue Sapphires. This
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
$2,373Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.30 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.40 Carats of Emeralds. All our
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Pink Coral Buttons, Diamonds, Emeralds, Amethysts, 9K Rose Gold Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
sphere surrounded by flowery details in rose gold and silver studded with diamonds, emeralds and
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
10.60 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Emerald 3-Strand Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
emerald three-strand necklace in 14k two-tone gold. Treat yourself to this stunning piece, designed to
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
$10,442Sale Price|20% Off
34.53 Carat White Diamond Sapphire Emerald Tanzanite Yellow Gold Triton Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
has a 0.82 Carats Oval Cut Emerald. This Necklace has 29.50 Carats of Tanzanite. This Necklace has
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k...
Marina B 18K Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Green Emerald Cuff Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
emerald is framed by a shimmering halo of baguette-cut diamonds, creating a mesmerizing focal point. The
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,037Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Natural Zambia Oval Cut Emerald. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,848Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 4.60 Carats Cabochon Cut Emerald. Size ITA: 17 USA: 8 We're a
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by diamonds, sapphires, pearls and emeralds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$2,658Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold Horse Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have also
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,518Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Baguette Cut Emerald White Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.38 Carats Natural Zambia Navette Cut Emerald. This Ring is inspired
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold with 32 Baguette Diamonds - 0.64 Cara
Located in Firenze, FI
This refined emerald-cut diamond ring is crafted in 18K white gold and designed with clean
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci Emerald Green Azalea Calfskin Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Emerald Green Azalea Calfskin Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag SKU: 151352 MSRP
Fire Opal Emeralds Sapphires Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
sapphires, emeralds, and a ruby. The sapphires, with their characteristic deep blue color, add a touch of
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, White Pearl, Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
13.5 mm, adorned with 3.06 ct of 4 oval shape blue sapphires and round shape emeralds finally. It is
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
diamonds for intense sparkle, vibrant green emeralds, deep purple amethysts, colorful tourmalines, warm and
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Coral, ...
$3,037Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Amethyst Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 1.00 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 1.00 Carats of Emeralds. These
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
emerald-cut natural diamonds, each securely framed in a sleek bezel setting. With a total diamond weight
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Emerald Ruby Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
diamonds,ruby.emerald,aquamarine and natural coral Ring total weight 11.30 grams Diamonds weight 1.24
Coral, Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1 Carats Emerald Shape F/VS1 Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
gold, these earrings feature a beautiful emerald-shaped diamond with a total carat weight of 1 ct [0.50
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds Blue Sapphires Rubies Onyx Earring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Astonishing retro dangle earrings in 18k white gold structure studded with diamonds, emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady Dior bag exotic python in Emerald Green
By Christian Dior
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady Dior exotic python snakeskin in Emerald Green! Elegant & classy! Shiny
Handcraft Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emeralds Sapphires Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
our artisans assembled with rubies,sapphires,emeralds and diamonds Bracelet weight 82.10 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
$11,392Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. This Necklace has 1.15 Carats of Blue Sapphires. This Necklace has 1.15 Carats of Rubies. This
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz...
$1,518Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.25 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have Natural Turquoise and Enamel. These Earrings are
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$950Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. These earrings are entirely handmade and
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k 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.