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Panjshir Emerald

2.80 Carat Panjshir Emerald
2.80 Carat Panjshir Emerald

2.80 Carat Panjshir Emerald

Located in Bangkok, TH

A stunning 2.80 Carat Emerald stone that is a gorgeous shade of vivid green and is a Panjshir

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

19.75 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads Bracelets Jewelry Natural Gemstone
19.75 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads Bracelets Jewelry Natural Gemstone

19.75 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads Bracelets Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

19.75 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads Bracelets Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

16.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
16.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

16.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

16.40Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

19.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
19.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

19.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

19.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

342.09 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
342.09 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

342.09 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

342.09 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

17.05 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
17.05 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

17.05 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

17.05 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

65.30 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
65.30 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

65.30 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

65.30 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

198.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
198.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

198.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

198.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

2.12 Carat Natural Emerald-cut Panjshir Emeralds
2.12 Carat Natural Emerald-cut Panjshir Emeralds

2.12 Carat Natural Emerald-cut Panjshir Emeralds

Located in Bangkok, TH

These stunning Emerald gemstones weigh a total of 2.12 Carat and are Panjshir Emeralds. They're

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

GIA Certified 21 Carat Panjshir Emerald and Diamond Double Pavé Ring
GIA Certified 21 Carat Panjshir Emerald and Diamond Double Pavé Ring

GIA Certified 21 Carat Panjshir Emerald and Diamond Double Pavé Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

GIA Certified 21 Carat Panjshir Emerald and Diamond Double Pavé Ring An extraordinary treasure of

Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Énigma】Crown Radiance — Panjshir Emerald & Diamond Lace Bracelet
【Énigma】Crown Radiance — Panjshir Emerald & Diamond Lace Bracelet

【Énigma】Crown Radiance — Panjshir Emerald & Diamond Lace Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

white gold and weighing 17g, this statement piece features 7.63 carats of vivid green Panjshir emeralds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Cut Ring in Platinum by Merkaba Beverly Hills
1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Cut Ring in Platinum by Merkaba Beverly Hills

1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Cut Ring in Platinum by Merkaba Beverly Hills

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A collector grade three stone platinum ring centered on a rare 1.47 carat Panjshir Valley emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Certified 2.56 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan
Certified 2.56 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan

Certified 2.56 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Loose Emerald Weight: 2.56 Carats Dimension: 8.7 x 6.4 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Panjshir, Afghanistan Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

1.55 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan

1.55 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Loose Emerald Weight: 1.55 Carats Dimension: 8.7 x 7 x 5 Mm Origin: Panjshir, Afghanistan Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald, Other

Emerald Diamond Pendant 3 Ct 0.41 Ct White Gold Panjshir Afghanistan Great Color
Emerald Diamond Pendant 3 Ct 0.41 Ct White Gold Panjshir Afghanistan Great Color

Emerald Diamond Pendant 3 Ct 0.41 Ct White Gold Panjshir Afghanistan Great Color

Located in Viena, Viena

estimated value approx. 9.550,-- euros real emeralds make you happy, here a noble pendant

Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Green Natural Emerald Ring Loose Gemstone 1.70 Ct Emerald Cut for Jewelry
Vivid Green Natural Emerald Ring Loose Gemstone 1.70 Ct Emerald Cut for Jewelry

Vivid Green Natural Emerald Ring Loose Gemstone 1.70 Ct Emerald Cut for Jewelry

Located in Peshawar, PK

Panjshir Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Emerald ⚖️ WEIGHT: 1.70 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Natural Green Emerald Round Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver
Natural Green Emerald Round Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver

Natural Green Emerald Round Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver

Located in Peshawar, PK

statement piece that feels both classic and refined. Sourced from Panjshir, Afghanistan, the emerald is 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver
Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver

Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver

Located in Peshawar, PK

statement piece that feels both classic and refined. Sourced from Panjshir, Afghanistan the emerald is 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Green Emerald Square Cut Silver Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver
Natural Green Emerald Square Cut Silver Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver

Natural Green Emerald Square Cut Silver Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver

Located in Peshawar, PK

classic and refined. Sourced from Panjshir, Afghanistan, the emerald is 100% natural and untreated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Afghanistan(Panjshir) 1.13 Ct Vivid Green Premium Grade Emerald Guild Certified
Afghanistan(Panjshir) 1.13 Ct Vivid Green Premium Grade Emerald Guild Certified

Afghanistan(Panjshir) 1.13 Ct Vivid Green Premium Grade Emerald Guild Certified

Located in บางรัก, TH

ITEM DESCRIPTION:  Gem type : Natural Emerald Origin: Afghanistan (Panjshir) Treatment: Minor Oil

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Earrings
Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Earrings

Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Earrings

Located in Calgary, CA

0.17TC panjshir emerald and 32 diamond cut white zircon. Since 1979, KORITE has been the home of

Category

2010s Canadian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Pendant
Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Pendant

Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Pendant

Located in Calgary, CA

0.55TC panjshir emerald and 8 diamond cut white zircon. Chain included. Since 1979, KORITE has been the

Category

2010s Canadian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Ring
Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Ring

Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Ring

Located in Calgary, CA

0.40CT panjshir emeralds and 8 diamond cut white zircon. Since 1979, KORITE has been the home of

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2010s Canadian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Ring
Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Ring

Weinman Charlotte Sterling Silver Emerald A Grade Ring

Located in Calgary, CA

0.40CT panjshir emeralds and 8 diamond cut white zircon. Since 1979, KORITE has been the home of

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2010s Canadian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Panjshir Emerald and Diamond Ring
Panjshir Emerald and Diamond Ring

Panjshir Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A rare emerald, from the Panjshir valley in Afghanistan, and diamond ring in yellow and white gold

Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold

6.27ct pear Panjshir Emerald & OMC Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
6.27ct pear Panjshir Emerald & OMC Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

6.27ct pear Panjshir Emerald & OMC Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

emerald originates from the beautiful Panjshir Mines. The color of the emerald resembles that of Colombia

Category

Antique 16th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Panjshir Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact panjshir emerald you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and silver. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect panjshir emerald may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 carat and 2 carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a panjshir emerald has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels and Merkaba are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and octagon cut alternatives. Most of our panjshir emerald for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Panjshir Emerald?

Prices for a panjshir emerald can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $431 and can go as high as $95,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,602.

The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design

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.