$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings 1.29 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 1.29 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10.92 Carats Zambian Emerald Oval Stone for fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
10.92 Carats Zambian Emerald Oval Stone for fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Weight: 10.92 Carats Siz : 4x6-6x8 MM Pieces: 13 Shape: Oval
Emerald
12.00 Cts Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These extraordinary earrings feature a perfectly matched pair of Natural Zambian Emeralds, each weighing a monumental 6 carats .
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
17.29 Carats Zambian Emerald Oval Stone for fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
17.29 Carats Zambian Emerald Oval Stone for fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Weight: 17.29 Carats Size: 4.5X6-5X6 MM Pieces: 28 Shape: Oval
Emerald
Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings 1.29 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 1.29 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings 1.29 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 1.29 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 1.27 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings 1.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 1.27 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18K Gold Necklace with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent Pendant necklace come in 18k gold with 13 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect oval cut cabochon, in vibrant green, and 1 pieces of Zambian Emerald on pendan...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 3.30 Carats Zambian Emeralds Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Zambian Emeralds and Diamonds earrings in a particular and refined design .
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold Emerald - 7.36 carats ( Natural ) Ruby - 0.94 Carat Diamond : 0.67 Carat Custom Services Available in Differe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Band in Solid 14K Gold – Round Accents – A Timeless jewelry
Located in Columbus, OH
Zambian emeralds are prized for their deep saturation and slightly cooler blue-green tone.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.78ct Zambian Emerald Bracelet on Miami Cuban Chain 14K Gold R2085
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A 14K gold Miami Cuban link chain bracelet with a stunning Zambian emerald pendant in the center ♥ The Miami Cuban link chain is 3.5mm wide ♥ The bracelet measures 6" in length + 1...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
25.53 Carats Zambian Emerald 3 Pieces Carved For Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
25.53 Carats Zambian Emerald 3 Pieces Carved For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Weight: 25.53 Carats Size: 17x11x5 To 17.5x13.5x5 MM Pieces: 25.53 Shape: Carved
Emerald
AIG Certified 6.00 Carat Zambian Emeralds Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Zambian Emeralds and Diamonds earrings , in contemporary design, so elegant and refined style .
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,699Sale Price|22% Off
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.00 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with natural Zambia Emerald in perfect oval cabochon cut of 7 Ct fine quality, amazing color , , and baguettes and round brilliant cut diamonds of 1,59 carats,F...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,408Sale Price|20% Off
6.95 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Discover Timeless Elegance with This Captivating 6.95-Carat Emerald Ring. This 6.95-carat Zambian emerald exudes a captivating charm that highlights its natural beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald & Diamonds 18k Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come in 18K gold with a pendant/brooch always in 18K gold ,come with a natural Zambian Emerald, in perfect emerald cut , of 7,50 carats, and dazzling natural diamonds of 3,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
A Round Zambian Emerald of 0.59-Carat
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
A round Zambian emerald of 0.59 carats — a shape far less commonly seen than classic octagons, making it a quietly distinctive choice.
Emerald
Platinum Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring 4.56ct Emerald Cut Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Exceptional Zambian emerald and diamond ring crafted in luxurious PT900 platinum, featuring a stunning 4.56 carat natural emerald cut Zambian emerald measuring approximately 11.1 x 8...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 1...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 18 karat yellow gold natural zambian emerald round diamond pendant necklace. Very good quality round zambian emerald is used in the pendant neckl...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 9.50 Ct Zambian Emerald 2.50 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Zambian Emerald pendant glows with an intense yet refined green, accentuated by diamond brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
ARAYIAN 4.51 carats Zambian Emerald Pear Shape Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold: 3.55 grams Emerald: 1 piece – 4.51 carats Diamond (pear-shaped): 6 pieces – 0.87 carats Featuring a 4.51-carat Zambian emerald, mounted in an elegant white gold setting and ac...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.00 Cts Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold with Zambian Emerald of 4,00 carats , in perfect pear shape, vibrant green color , and dazzling diamonds of 1,30 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Zambian Emerald and Diamond Earrings, 7.00 Ct
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Zambian Emeralds and Diamonds earrings, in adorable contemporary design, so modern and glamour.
Diamond, Emerald
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Ct Zambian Emerald Solitaire Ring Women 14K Gold Emerald Sapphire Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald & Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring Celebrate timeless elegance with this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald Solitaire Ring, featur...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CDC Certified 3.05 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
CDC Certified Oval Zambian Emerald weighing 3.05 carats Measuring (11.81x8.73x4.78) mm Two trapezoid diamonds weighing .37 carats Set in platinum
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
$17,208Sale Price / set|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Tanzanite Diamond Statement Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Deira, AE
The design showcases richly saturated Zambian emeralds paired with captivating violet-blue tanzanites, arranged in a sophisticated cascading composition.
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,183Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 8.50 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Zambian Emerald and Diamonds ring, in contemporary design , so elegant and refined style.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.81 ct oval Natural Zambian Emerald
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stone Type: Natural Zambian Emerald Weight: 1.81 Carat Cut/Shape: Faceted Oval Color: Deep Vivid Green with subtle bluish undertones (Classic Zambian Profile) Clarity: Transluce...
Emerald
AIG Certified 3.49 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Zambian Emerald and Diamonds ring in contemporary design, a timeless and eternal beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
34.38ct Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace 18K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
High-quality Zambian emeralds known for their rich green hue and exceptional clarity, expertly cut into elegant pear shapes.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Minimal Studs Studded With Diamonds Made in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details: 18KT Gold Weight: 2.31 grams Diamond Details: Diamond Weight: 0.24 carats Emerald Details: Zambian Emerald Weight: 1.10 carats Product Features: Style: Stud Earring...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.27 Carats Zambian Emerald Round Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.27 Carats Zambian Emerald Round Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Weight: 4.27 Carats Size: 10 MM Quantity: 1 Pieces Shape: Round
Emerald, Other
5.02 Carat Zambian Emerald And Diamond Ring In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This Zambian emerald and diamond ring will be an excellent addition to your gemstone jewelry collection!
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
20.00 Ct Zambian Emerald & 1.40ct Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning pendant come in 18k gold with lustrous one piece of Zambian Emerald of 20 carats , in drop/cabochon shape , vibrant color , and two pieces of Zambian Emeralds of 3,40 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$35,584Sale Price|20% Off
Luxury Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace HRD Certified 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This exquisite necklace features an impressive 19.96 carats of natural Zambian emeralds, set in luxurious 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Gold Chandelier Earrings with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18K gold with 4 pieces of rare Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect cabochon cut ,vibrant green color, and dazzling natural Diamonds of 1,15 carats, F color VS clari...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k 750 White Gold Zambian Emerald and Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Of Diamonds: 110 - 2: - Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald - Stone Weight: 2.69 Ct - Stone Color: Green – Excellent Quality - Stone Shape: Pear Shape - No.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.63ct Zambian Emerald & 0.84ct Diamond Two-Tone 18k Gold Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
This three-stone ring features a large, 4.63ct octagonal emerald-cut natural Zambian Emerald as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified Natural Zambian Emerald Necklace And Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Featuring all natural untreated Zambian Emeralds. Main stone of the chain: 25 emeralds totaling approximately 65.07 carats Main stone of earrings: 2 emeralds totaling approximately ...
Emerald
18K Gold Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18K gold with 4 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect pear cut, , of 10,00 carats , spectacular vibrant green, and dazzling Natural Diamonds of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.56 Carats Zambian Emerald Cushion Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.56 Carats Zambian Emerald Cushion Cut Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Weight: 3.56 Carats Size: 7.5x7.5x5 Pieces: 2 Shape: Cushion
Emerald
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.