Vintage 2.70 carat emerald diamond 14k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Vintage necklace centers on an oval cut emerald weighing 2.70 carats, its deep, verdant green glowing with the lush intensity emeralds are so treasured for.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.20ct Diamond and Emerald 18 Carat White Gold Oval Pendant
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This delicate 18 carat white gold pendant is beautifully designed as an oval claw set with 23 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.20ct in total. A vibrant oval shape...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.2 Carat Oval Emerald Pendant with 0.40 ct Diamond Halo ref917
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Radiant and refined, this exquisite pendant showcases a vivid 8x6mm oval-cut emerald surrounded by a shimmering halo of graduated brilliant-cut diamonds. The lush green of the emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$21,860Sale Price|20% Off
19.10ct Emerald & Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful emerald and diamond necklace. 19.10 carats total gemstone weight. 9 oval shaped emeralds, 6.53 carats, apx F2. 805 round and baguette cut diamonds, approximately G/H colo...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified Vivid Green Over 20 Carat Colombian Emerald Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From well known dealer and wholesaler Emilio Jewelry located in New York City, A truly spectacular Colombian oval emerald is the focal point of this necklace.
Emerald
14 Karat 1.00 Carat Oval-Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This exquisite 14 karat yellow gold pendant showcases a stunning 1.00 carat natural Colombian emerald, expertly cut to oval dimensions of 8 x 5.71 x 3.60mm. The vibrant stone display...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,088Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald and Diamond Floral Halo Necklace in Platinum- GIA no 5231644838
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald and Diamond Floral Halo Necklace in Platinum- GIA no 5231644838 A striking contemporary platinum necklace centered with an approximately 6.58-carat prong-set oval-cut green ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Green Oval Shape Emerald & Diamond Art Deco 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An attractive Art Deco style emerald and diamond pendant in milgrain setting centered by an approximately 0.5 carat oval cut emerald adorned by additional French cut emerald flanked ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 8.66 ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite piece features 23 oval-cut green emeralds totaling 8.66 carats, beautifully complemented by 737 round-cut white diamonds totaling 5.15 carats, graded F/G color and VS1...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Emerald Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A magnificent antique style yellow gold pendant, this natural Ethiopian opal pendant has natural emerald and diamonds accents. The oval shaped opal weight of 7.94 carats and is prong...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.84tcw 14K Natural Oval Emerald & Round Diamond Brooch Medium Green Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our exquisite Natural Emerald & Diamond Brooch, a harmonious blend of nature's beauty and unparalleled craftsmanship. Adorned with six mesmerizing oval-cut Za...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Unique Oval Emerald Brilliant Diamond Pendant 18K Yellow Gold IGI Certified
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Natural Zambian Em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.63ct Natural Emerald Diamonds Necklace 14kt gold 11253*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural emerald necklace 4.63ct. Natural emerald & 2.76ct diamonds necklace. Vivid green, excellent luster clean clarity and transparent Report 2225834336 12.54 x 9...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
1.88-Carat 14K Emerald Solitaire Oval Cut 6-Prong Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic and unique emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat .65 Carat Oval-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This elegant 14 karat yellow gold pendant showcases a genuine Colombian emerald weighing approximately 0.30 carat, complemented by three accent diamonds totaling 0.15 carat in SI1 cl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.91 Carat Oval Green Emerald & Diamond Pendant 14K White Gold Elegant & Timeles
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Alternating Tennis Necklace. Natural Stones. 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking statement of elegance and craftsmanship, this stunning necklace showcases alternating oval-cut emeralds totaling approximately 13.50 carats, paired with brilliant roun...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$7,232Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 4.78ct Zambian Emerald & 2.95ct Diamond Station Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Discover the delicate harmony of this station necklace by Spectrum. A masterclass in refined minimalism, this 16-inch piece features a deliberate, rhythmic arrangement of 4.78 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$10,500 / item
Cameo Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. This beautiful cameo pendant necklace is set with 58.16 carats cameo shell, .16 carats emerald, .97 carats pearl and .50 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also ava...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Grima Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Gold Necklace, 1980s.
By Andrew Grima
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Andrew Grima ruby, emerald and diamond gold necklace. We just adore this descreet and elegant necklace. Confident without overstating. Playful and still serious. Width ca 3.5 - 5....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an elegant Emerald and Diamond Necklace, handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Athens, Greece.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30tcw Natural Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Accent White Gold Pendant 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning, oval natural emerald necklace in fine 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,574Sale Price|20% Off
1.2Ct Zambian Emerald Pendant with Attached Chain in Solid 14K Gold, Oval 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elevate your elegance with this stunning 1.2 carat Zambian emerald pendant necklace. The vibrant oval emerald, measuring 8x6mm, is expertly set in solid 14K white gold, creating a ti...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Kurt Wayne Oval Emerald Pendant with Diamond Halo in 18K Yellow Gold
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and sophisticated piece that brings together vibrant color and classic elegance—perfect for everyday luxury or special occasions. Key Details - Oval emerald, 0.56 carat ...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
22.66 Carat Oval Sapphire and Emerald-Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K White
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary tennis necklace presents a seamless line of elegance, featuring alternating oval-cut royal blue sapphires and emerald-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.25 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds c...
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.84tcw Natural Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Double Halo Pendant Gold 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald and diamond pendant. This lovely piece showcases a 2.19-carat, natural Zambian emerald with a gorgeous medium bluish-green color, and great characteristics. Secure...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
3.29 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds c...
Emerald, 14k Gold
4.03 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
4.43 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
4.69 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
4.17 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.57 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
4.12 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds c...
Emerald, 14k Gold
3.3 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds c...
Emerald, 14k Gold
3.62 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
5.09 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
3.53 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.67 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
3.91 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
4.44 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
4.55 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
4.1 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.48 Ct Weight Oval Shaped Green Color IGITL Certified Emerald Gemstone Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
"Did you know that emeralds are even rarer than diamonds? Emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. The world’s best emeralds ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$2,748Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Oval Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in Deira, Dubai
18 Karat White Gold Oval Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Cluster Pendant features a vibrant oval cut emerald at the center, surrounding the main gemstone is a halo of brilliant round cu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.0 Carat Colombian Emerald Solitaire Oval Six Claw Prong Modern Pendant 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a stunning, Colombian emerald, oval cut pendant. The gemstone carries 3.0 carats of natural, spring-green emerald. The stone also displays very good luster, with gorgeous...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
5.7 Carat Colombian Emerald Oval Cut Bezel Set Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined solitaire pendant featuring a natural Colombian emerald weighing 5.75 carats, set in 18K yellow gold. The emerald is cut in an elegant oval shape and displays a rich green...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.20ct Emerald Half Moon Pendant 14K Gold Oval Bezel Textured Finish Charm
Located in Jupiter, FL
Embrace the mystical allure of our Emerald Crescent Moon Pendant, an ethereal creation featuring a captivating oval emerald that glows with a deep-green hue, like a jewel plucked fro...
Emerald, 14k Gold
1.48tcw 14K Medium Dark Oval Emerald & Intertwining Diamond Halo Versatile Penda
Located in Jupiter, FL
This piece features a remarkable natural oval cut emerald and a unique diamond halo design. The center gemstone has a medium green color with very good clarity and luster. Petite bri...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,090Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.63 Carat Oval Cut Everyday Emerald Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent lo...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emerald and White Diamond Cluster Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cluster style necklace a with 1.86 ct. emerald oval and 7.50 ct. of good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds and marquise shapes.
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Resplendent 9.40ct Emerald and 6.07ct Diamond Double Row Halo Collar Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Necklace (Collar necklace) Metal: 18K White Gold Necklace length: 40 cm Necklace width: 2.0 cm Clasp type: Integrated box clasp Setting style: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.33 Carats Emerald and White Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Emerald Gemstone: 1.18 Carats 25 White Diamonds: 0.15 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 6.10 Grams
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Emerald, White Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Halo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18K white gold, this pendant showcases a 0.46 carat, oval cut green emerald at the center. The colorful center stone is brought to life by 0.20 carats of round cut white diam...
Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold
2.18 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Style Pendant Necklace
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Pendent and necklace featuring 2.18 Carat stunning natural Oval Cut Emerald.
Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.53 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of 6x4 mm Oval-cut Emerald (1 pcs) 0.53 carat and Round-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 15" 14k WG 4.06 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DETAILS Stone: Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald, Diamond Species & Variety: Natural Beryl/Emerald Stone Cut: Oval Stone Color: Green Transparency: Transparent Saturation: M...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.13 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Marquise Emeralds 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Pendant. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Pendant. The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cut Prong Setting of Genuine ...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$155Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Motif Pendant with Natural Oval Cut Emerald
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant in 925 sterling silver showcases 5 natural emeralds, each crafted in a classic 6x4 mm oval cut. With a combined gemstone weight of 2.54 carats, the vivid green e...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
5.36tcw 14K White Gold Men's Oval Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Rich Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our striking Men's Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant, designed to make a bold statement. The focal point is a remarkable 4.24-carat oval cut emerald of fine quality, boast...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.