$9,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond and Oval Emerald Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning oval emerald and pave diamond earrings are set in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$277Sale Price / set|50% Off
1.42 Carat Vintage Inspired Oval Emerald Earrings with Pave Diamond Halo Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Designed with oval, round cut emerald with diamonds making everyday earrings in sterling silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
.90 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright green oval emerald earrings with a halo of full cut diamonds around each emeralds, in 14k yellow gold baskets. 2 oval green emeralds, MI approx. .90cts 24 round brilliant c...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval 1.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
These stunning Colombian emerald Stud earrings have been crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.56ct Oval Colombian Emerald Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
18k earrings with 2 oval-shaped Colombian emeralds weighing Approx. 2.20 carats and 28 round Colombian emeralds weighing 1.36 carats.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.00ct Oval Cut Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Timeless Stud Earrings Natural Light-Medium Green Colombian Emerald BIG Oval Cut Total Weight Approx. 6.00 Carats Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian Emeralds Shape or Cut: Oval ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
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
1.20 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Elongate Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stylish everyday natural Colombian emerald elongate stud earrings 18K Yellow gold Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Elongate Emerald Cut Average Color/C...
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Colombian Emerald Dangle Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
18 karat earrings with two oval cut rubies, total weight 2.90 carats (treated, heated, and filled).
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, and Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning one-of-a-kind 3.85 carat stud earrings featuring two blue oval royal blue sapphires, and round cut Colombian Emeralds.
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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
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
19.36 Carat Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Chandeliers Earrings One of a Kind
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Primary Stones : Colombian Emeralds Average Color/Clarity : Intense Medium Green Color/ Clarity VS Total Weight Emerald : 9.61 Carats Second Stone : Burma Ruby Average Color/Clarity ...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum 18K Antique Style Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A stunning antique-inspired scroll style earrings made in 18K yellow gold and platinum and set with two oval natural Colombian emeralds 4.0 carats (each emerald is 2.00 carats) frame...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
14.98 Carats Yellow, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Drop 18k Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A stunning pair with beautiful quality sapphires, and diamond emerald drop dangle earrings! The earrings have a total weight of 9.10 carats of 2 carved leaf motifs: sapphire(5.10ct)...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
Oval Emerald & Diamond Cluster Earring
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Earrings contain 2 fine oval emeralds, 2.38tcw and 16 round brilliant diamonds surrounding center stones, 3.12tcw.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Austrian 1.20 Carat Colombian Emerald 2.60 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These oval cut emerald cluster earrings combine vibrancy with timeless elegance, making them ideal for gifting or personal enjoyment.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
3.90tcw 18K Oval Bezel Set Emerald Stud Earrings Oval Emerald Anniversary Studs
Located in Jupiter, FL
These 18K gold stud earrings are handmade by our expert jeweler and sparkle with an approx total weight of 3.90 carats of natural Colombian emeralds.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald & Diamond Oval Floral Disc Earrings
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These elegant Oval Floral Disc Earrings by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California feature dazzling emeralds and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Emerald and Diamond Floral Stud Earrings, 18k
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Oval Emeralds and Diamonds Floral Stud Earrings set in18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.05tcw 14K Oval Cabochon Emerald Butterfly Dangle Earrings Prong Set Green oval
Located in Jupiter, FL
Add a touch of whimsical elegance to your ensemble with these captivating emerald butterfly dangle earrings. Each earring showcases half of a gold butterfly, adorned with oval-cut ca...
Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Gold 10.90tcw Oval Cut Emerald Cabochon Stud Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a beautiful set of large rare oval cut cabochon emerald studs in fine 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Drop Earrings 1.50 Ct Oval Emerald DangleEarring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald Drop Earrings – 1.50 Carat A refined expression of elegance, these drop earrings showcase the timeless beauty of natural Zambian emeralds, ce...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.31tcw 14K Oval Emerald & Diamond Halo Earrings Dark Green Emerald Prong Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your elegance with our exquisite emerald and diamond stud earrings. Featuring 1.96-carats of alluring oval cut emeralds from the renowned origin of Zambia, their medium dark ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Natural Oval & Round Cut Emerald Stud Earrings Petite Green Emerald Studs
Located in Jupiter, FL
Each stud elegantly presents an oval-cut emerald set east to west in a four-prong setting, complemented by a dazzling round-cut emerald accent at the top, these earrings are a true t...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$4,500 / set
Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 1.48 carats emerald and .75 carats of glimmering diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWEL...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.97 Carat Emerald "Oval-Cut" Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Experience the timeless allure of our 18 Karat Gold 1.97 Carat Emerald ""Oval-Cut"" Stud Earrings, meticulously crafted to enchant.
Emerald, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Zambian Emeralds Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold 8.62 carats oval zambian emeralds hoop earrings. This enchanting lush green zambian emeralds full hoop earring is impressive.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemistry 14K White Gold Oval Emerald Lever Back Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Gemistry 14K White Gold Oval Gemstone Lever Back Drop Earrings are the perfect blend of luxury and simplicity.
Emerald, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Emerald & Diamond Lariat Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Matched Emeralds Matched Ovals (1.70 Carats Total) Each earring displays two matched oval emeralds, carefully selected for their harmonious size, hue, and clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Natural Emerald 5x3 MM Oval Classic Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your elegance with our 14K Gold Brazilian Emerald 5x3 Oval Classic Hoop Earrings with an easy to use lock system.
Emerald, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Zambian Oval Emerald Diamond Stud Earring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold zambian oval emerald oval diamond stud earrings. This exclusive diamond emerald studs are exemplary.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.75 Carat Bright Green Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Green oval emeralds with a halo of round full cut diamonds, in 18k white gold. 28 round full cut diamonds, approx. total weight .56cts, G, VS 2 oval top fine bright gem green oval ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$7,260Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Oval and Diamond Earring in 18K White Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Earring features 1.27 cts diamond and 2.33 cts emerald in 18k white gold. The Earring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their conte...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
8.35ct Natural Oval Emeralds Diamond Dangle Earrings 18kt Halo Cluster
Located in New York, NY
Halo cluster dangle earrings 8.35 carat natural oval cut emeralds. Full cut brilliant clean clarity and transparent 12.6 x 9.4mm 12.6 x 9mm 3.5 carat round brilliant cut natural...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.49tcw 18K Fine Quality Emerald Cut & Oval Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
A gorgeous, and fine-quality pair of natural emerald dangle earrings with diamond accents. Both pairs of emerald cut and oval cut emeralds all have remarkable characteristics, such a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Emerald Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat white gold, these stud earrings are hand set with .72 carats emerald and .44 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest coll...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.83 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.83 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18K White Gold Emeralds Weight: 2.83 Carats (Oval Cut) Diamonds Weight: 0.48 Carats Classic and timeless, these 18K white gold ea...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 2.15ct Oval Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & 0.20ct Diamond Latch Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, these 18k yellow gold latch‑back earrings showcase a harmonious trio of oval‑cut sapphires, rubies, and emeralds totaling 2.15 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Zambian Emerald Earrings SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEE-113017 Gross Wt. :- 6.00 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 5.29 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.55 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) Natural Zambia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Zambian Emerald Earrings SI/H Diamond Earring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEE-113019 Gross Wt. :- 2.94 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.63 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.33 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) Natural Zambia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning Oval Cut Emerald Earrings Surrounded by Brilliant Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 14K White Gold Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Lever-Back Earrings A breathtaking display of timeless elegance and vibrant color, these exquisite earrings feature two o...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Burma Natural Blue Sapphires Oval Cut Studs 18K Gold or Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
STUNNING 4.85 Carat Natural Burma Royal Blue Sapphires oval cut 9.70mm x7.00mm four prong studs in 18K yellow gold. (Could be changed to your preferred metal). Perfect gift for any w...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$412Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Oval Emerald Statement Stud Earrings with Diamond Teardrop
Located in New York, NY
These dazzling floral inspired 4.22 carat emerald and diamond stud earrings are crafted in 925 sterling silver and feature eight oval shaped natural emeralds measuring approximately ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$422Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Vintage Style Oval Emerald & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 3.55 carat emerald and diamond floral cluster stud earrings are crafted in 925 sterling silver and feature oval cut emeralds arranged in a graceful clustered silhouette.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gemistry 14K White Gold Oval Emerald and White Topaz Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
• 14K White Gold frame; oval-cut prong-set Ruby at the base; prong-set round White Topaz on top; post and nut closures • Measurements: 3mm x 9mm x 3.5mm; gemstones 2.54 cttw • Genuin...
Topaz, Emerald, White Gold
3.80 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 3.80 carats emerald and 1.25 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collecti...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1.1 Carat Emerald Diamond 10 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 10 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 1.1 carats emerald and .27 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
3.15 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 3.15 carats emerald and 2.40 carats of glimmering diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWE...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
5.23 cts tw Oval Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Earrings
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oval emerald, fancy vivid yellow and colorless round brilliant diamond double halo earrings.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Earring Enhancers - 14k Oval 2.50ctw Flowers Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 2.50ctw Cut: Oval Color: Green Total Carats: 2.50ctw Style: Earring Enhancer Stud Jac...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.82tcw Dark Green Large Zambian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Oval Cut Dangle Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed are fine, ONE OF A KIND set of rare emerald and oval-cut, emeralds with very good transparency, accented by a simple four-prong gold mount, allowing for the emeralds to be ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with 54 Emerald cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 5.50 carats. 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inch, 3 mm thickness
Diamond, 14k Gold
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Oval And Diamond Round Earring In 18K White Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Earring features 0.62 cts diamond and 2.95 cts emerald in 18k white gold. The Earring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their conte...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
14K White Gold 5x3 MM Oval Green Emerald Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the splendor of these resplendent stud earrings, each adorned with a natural, oval-cut green emerald, elegantly cradled in the cool embrace of 14K white gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.0tcw Natural Bluish-Green Oval Cut Emerald Floral Gold Dangles Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning pair of emerald and diamond, dangle earrings. Two gorgeous Zambian emerald-oval cuts totaling a full 2.0 carats, accented by rose golden details in a drop & d...
Emerald, Gold, 14k 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.
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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