$9,493Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Sapphire Emerald Black & White Diamond Yellow Gold Tiger Ring Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of Black Diamonds. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of Emeralds
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
$4,556Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 1.23 Carats of Oval Cut Emeralds. Size ITA: 14 USA: 7
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
36.30 Cts Emerald Cut F/VS1 IGI Diamonds Tanzanite Tennis Bracelet Fine 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Carats Emerald Shape F/VS1 Diamonds & 5 Carats Natural Tanzanite. A Gift That Will Be With Her For The
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.15 Carats Modern Round Cut Emerald. Size
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$2,848Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut and Oval Cut Emeralds. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue Sapphires
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$1,330Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold "Flies" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
with Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Emeralds and Blue
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...
1880s Victorian Diamond Emerald Fly Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Silver Bezel Setting
Located in Marcianise, IT
. At its center, a luminous emerald shines like the creature’s heart, a focal point that draws the eye
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 0.75 Cts East West Half Bezel Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning 0.75 carat ring features a beautiful emerald-cut diamond set in a solitaire style
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Red Coral , Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, emeralds as eyes, the wings covered in diamonds and a coral plumage. diamonds 0.66kt emeralds 0.05kt coral
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
$1,898Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Cluster" Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have also Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and South Sea pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 4.80 carats of
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
Art Nouveau Ruby Blue Sapphire Emerald Coral Peridot Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Beads. This Bracelet has 0.25 Carats of Rubies This Bracelet has 1.40 Carats of Emeralds This Bracelet
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, ...
Vintage 14kt Gold & Silver Shell Pendant with Diamonds & Ruby, Italy
Located in Marcianise, IT
karat yellow gold and 800 silver, embellished with rose-cut diamonds, a ruby, a cabochon emerald, and a
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
South-Sea Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Handcraft Bird Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
diamonds,ruby,emeralds,opal and sapphires. Bird total weight 23.70 grams Emeralds,rubies and sapphires
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,898Sale Price|20% Off
1.02 Carat Emerald White Diamond Rock Crystal Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Old European Diamond Green Emeralds 1.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
old cut diamond center and spring green calibre cut emerald accents! Highlights: - 1.89ct EGL-USA
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$30,379Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 7.10 Carat Emerald 7.40 Carat White Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut and Princess Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has a 7.10 Carats Colombia Natural Emerald
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,797Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Sapphire Aquamarine Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 040 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 3.00 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue...
Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful cross pendant in 9 karat yellow gold and silver studded with blue sapphires and emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcraft Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Ruby Swan Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
pink opal,diamonds,emeralds,sapphires and ruby. Brooch total weight 57 grams Diamonds weight 1.51
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,322Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Emerald 0.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.60 Carats Natural Oval Cut Emerald. This Ring is available
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Italian 33.80 Ct Natural Citrine Black Enamel 18 KT Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
of 7inches wrist Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: Italian Gems: 1 emerald
Citrine, Enamel
$2,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Emeralds. This Pendant has 0.70 Carats of Blue Sapphires. This Pendant is available also in 9
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$1,898Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.11 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has also Enamel
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...
Multicolor Bracelet with Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
round faceted emeralds. The total weight of precious stones of brilliant color and crystalline texture
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, S...
Multicolor Bracelet with Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
round faceted emeralds. The total weight of precious stones of brilliant color and crystalline texture
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, S...
Multicolor Bracelet with Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
round faceted emeralds. The total weight of precious stones of brilliant color and crystalline texture
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, S...
$2,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Yellow Sapphire Ruby Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Rubies These Earrings have 0.40 Carats
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
$2,088Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.12
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
Basket Brooch Diamonds Sapphire Ruby Emerald Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of faceted rubies, emeralds, blue, yellow and pink sapphires, and diamonds. All colored stones are of
White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl,...
$2,848Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
Rose Cut Diamonds Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
emerald, a sapphire, and a ruby - capture the essence of natural beauty and nobility. Each drop is chosen
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Heart Cut Emerald & White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold solitaire ring centering an
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
South-Sea Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Italian master goldsmiths and they are in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.75 ct Emeralds, Rubies and
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
$1,898Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Amethyst Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.08 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.25 Carats of Emeralds. These
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...
$2,848Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Aquamarine Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.25 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.80 Carats of Emeralds. These
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...
Diamonds, Emerald, Onyx, Coral Flower, Pearl, White Gold Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by diamonds, there is and coral flower with emerald in the middle place on onyx disk surrounded by
Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,607Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 3.60 Carats of Oval Cut Emeralds. This Ring has Onyx. This Ring is
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,708Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.36 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...
$2,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Citrine Topaz Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have also
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwa...
$8,544Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau 3.70 Carat White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold "Tiger" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.20 Carats of Emeralds. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Ct 8, 26 of Burma Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire, Colombia Emerald and Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
emerald ct 1,35 and diamonds round brilliant cut ct 1,32 F/VS-VVS. Handmade Jewels. Top quality.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
South-Sea Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,325Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Agate Amethyst Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.50 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. These
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA CERTIFIED Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 6.58 Ctw In Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with GIA certified Emerald and diamonds. This is a gorgeous contemporary ring
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Large Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant hand-blown Murano glass centerpiece in a rich emerald tone, formed with a wide, gently
Murano Glass
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.82 Carat No Heat Yellow Sapphire Marquise Diamond Emerald Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 18k Gold Ring Featuring GIA-Certified Sapphire with Marquise Diamonds and Round Emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sybarite Sceptre Ring in Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds, Emeralds & Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Sceptre ring is fit for a queen. Blackened Gold (18ct) 3.70 g Black Diamonds 1.60 ct Emeralds
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,708Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have Pearls. With these earrings, Luigi Ferrara wanted to pay homage to the Roman
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,139Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emerald and Ruby. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires and Emeralds or Rubies and Blue
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
2000s Gucci Emerald Green Leather Jackie 1961 2 -Way Bag
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
Gucci Jackie 1961 2-way bag made of green emerald leather with gold toned hardware. The bag can be
$1,710Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Drop "Bird" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
$4,367Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14...
$1,708Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.55 Carats of White Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.40 Carat of Emeralds. These
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Pink Coral, Onyx, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Necklac
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, emeralds rubies and sapphires. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in
Coral, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$3,987Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Red Mediterranean Coral White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.10 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. This Ring
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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.