AJD 14 Inch Expandable Graduated Emerald Rondel Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
. This **14‑inch expandable graduated emerald necklace** is a beautifully crafted piece designed to bring elegance and versatility to any jewelry collection. It features **grad...
Emerald
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
New 18.06 Carat Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is unbelievably gorgeous and has a fabulous design. It's truly a glamorous statement necklace. There are 86 oval emeralds on this necklace and they are coupled in two...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Onyx Fish Pensant with Diamond and Emerald Eyes, 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Triple Gem Fish Black Onyx, Diamond, Emerald & 14k Gold Double-sided carved fish with a 2mm gold bezeled diamond eye on one side and a 1.5mm gold bezeled emerald eye on the oth...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Turquoise Fish Pendant with Diamond, Emerald & 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Perfect Poisson Pendant Turquoise, Emerald, Diamond & 14k Gold Carved turquoise fish with 2mm round diamond eye bezeled in gold and an emerald cut emerald and gold ring bail. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$938Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Blue Topaz Double Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
The vibrant center stone is framed by an inner halo of brilliant white diamonds, followed by a striking outer halo of deep blue accent stones for a sophisticated contrast. Elegantly ...
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
DISCO Pendant, Citrine with Emerald, Diamonds and 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
DISCO Pendant Citrine, Zambian Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold Citrine (3/4" width) bezeled in gold with a stunning Zambian Jardin emerald atop and gold bail. This is a one-of-a-...
Diamond, Emerald, Citrine, 14k Gold
Australian Opal Shell Pendant with Emerald & 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Australian Opal Shell Pendant Australian Boulder Opal, Zambian Emerald & 14k Gold Carved Australian Boulder Opal with center 4mm square emerald. This one-of-a-kind pendant me...
Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold
Australian Opal Shell Pendant with Diamond, Emerald & 14k Gold (double rainbow)
Located in New York, NY
Australian Opal Shell Pendant Australian Boulder Opal, Zambian Emerald, Diamond & 14k Gold Carved Australian Boulder Opal with 2.2mm round diamond with a stunning 6x3.5mm emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
14k Gold Australian Opal Necklace with Columbian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Opal Necklace Australian Boulder Opal, Colombian Emeralds, Diamonds & 14k Gold 16” 14k gold paperclip chain with Australian Opal center pendant. The Opal measures 1” in width a...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage Mid-Century 18K Gold Double-Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace, Circa 1950s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant mid-century vintage double-strand Akoya cultured pearl necklace distinguished by an exceptional hand-fabricated diamond and natural emerald clasp in 18 karat gold. Compos...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Australian Opal Shell Pendant with Diamond, Emerald & 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Australian Opal Shell Pendant (medium) Australian Boulder Opal, Zambian Emerald, Diamond & 14k Gold Carved Australian Boulder Opal with 2mm round diamond with an 7x5mm emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Aquamarines, Emeralds & Yellow Diamonds Link Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Aquamarines & Emeralds Necklace set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarines is 142.71 carats. The wei...
Aquamarine, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,125Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Diamond Necklace & Earring Suite 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Diamond Necklace & Earring Suite 18K Gold & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural diamond and gem necklace Beautiful Natural Emeralds 50,60 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$10,800Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bochic Orient 250 Carat Diamond & Zambian Emerald Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond & Emerald Necklace 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Approximately 191 Carats of Natural Emeralds & Diamonds Natural Emeralds — 243.84...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$7,215Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Italian Fire Opal, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond, Emerald, Opal & Sapphire Necklace 18K Gold & Silver Choker Necklace Gemstones Natural Fire Opal — 33.60 Carats Natural Sri...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal
14k Gold Flora Pendant, Lapis Flower with Emerald Center, USA
Located in New York, NY
FLORA Pendant Lapis, Emerald and 14k Gold Carved lapis flower (35mm diameter) with a stunning center 10x8mm oval emerald bezeled in gold. The gold bail can accommodate a chain up t...
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
$536Sale Price / item|44% Off
Two-Sided Medusa Protection Amulet Pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Medusa Coin Necklace with Emerald Green Stone. Medusa Mythology Coin Necklace Pendant. Medusa Shield Amulet Necklace with Sword Motif. A striking two-sided Medusa protection amulet...
Emerald, Gold, Silver
Genuine Opal 10ct Diamond Ruby Emerald Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Ethiopian Opal pendant, beautifully crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold. The pendant showcases a natural pear-shaped Ethiopian ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Iberian Baroque Emerald and Silver-Gilt Pendant, 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
An exceptional 18th century Iberian emerald pendant, finely hand-fabricated in silver-topped gold and set with vibrant table- and step-cut emeralds. ...
Emerald, Gold, Silver
$6,253Sale Price / set|35% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Opal, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, Earrings Suite
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond, Emerald, Opal & Sapphire Necklace and Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Choker Necklace Gemstones Natural Fire Opal — 33.6...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 3.25 Carat Emerald & Diamond Scarf Necklace 17" - 34.72 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous. It is pre-owned but just like new. It's been very well-cared for. The scarf of the necklace is filled with 118 Brilliant cut Emeralds. The majorit...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Necklace with Emeralds and 14k Gold, Wear 17-19"
Located in New York, NY
Coral and Emerald Necklace By Jen Proudman Jewelry Natural Italian Coral, Emeralds and 14k Gold Wear this one-of-a-kind necklace 17-19”. This piece is part of our Sea & Shell...
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold
Leto Lama Certified 2 Ct Colombian Emerald Eye Wire Collar Torque Necklace
Located in London, GB
An everyday talisman with serious presence. The Emerald Eye Necklace features a softly sculpted “eye” pendant in textured yellow gold, finished with an organic, hand-worked surface t...
Emerald, 18k Gold
$7,774Sale Price|35% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Italian Fire Opal, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond, Emerald, Opal & Sapphire Necklace 18K Gold & Silver Choker Necklace Gemstones Natural Fire Opal — 215, 60 Carats Natural S...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal
Natural Emerald Gemstone Chain Necklace Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Emerald Gemstone Chain Necklace Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- NEMJ-676 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Net Weight - 3.36 Grams Diamond Weig...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Diamonds -...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Maharani Natural polki Diamonds gemstones solid gold foil temple necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
## This Maharani royal necklace set consists of Natural Polki Diamond & Gemstone in hallmarked solid Gold Foil Celebrate timeless Indian craftsmanship with this exquisite **Trad...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace & Earrings S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Certificate & Appraisal Available Upon Request...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
The pendant features a stylized, coiling snake motif. The entire body of the snake is covered in small, round, pavé-set diamonds that maximize sparkle. The snake's eyes are set with ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,930Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond & Emerald Necklace - 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond & Emerald Necklace 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Approximately 191 Carats of Natural Emeralds & Diamonds Natural Emeralds — 186 C...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Royal couture Natural Diamond navratna gemstones gold foil choker necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
## Traditional Real Gemstone & Natural Polki Diamond Choker Necklace Set Make a bold statement with this exquisite **Traditional Choker Necklace Set**, masterfully handcrafted with **natural Polki diamonds**, **solid gold foil work**, and an artistic arrangement of **real natural gemstones**. Inspired by royal Mughal and antique Indian jewelry...
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Coral, Diamond, Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Certificate & Appraisal Available Upon Request Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$11,900Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Taznaznite Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Certificate & Appraisal Available Upon Request...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Suite - 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Suite - 18 K Gold & Silver Drop Necklace & Earrings Natural Diamonds - 5.32 carats Brilliant shapes Natural Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Rhodochrosite Heart Pendant with Emerald & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Rhodochrosite Heart Pendant with Emerald & Diamonds Rhodochrosite, Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold Carved rhodochrosite heart (22mm diameter) with center gold bezeled round e...
Diamond, Emerald, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold
$6,435Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Diamond Necklace & Earring Suite 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Diamond Necklace & Earring Suite 18K Gold & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural diamond and gem necklace Beautiful Natural Emeralds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Skull Necklace Emerald Memento Mori Medal Pendant Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Gold Plated Necklace Memento Mori Medal Emerald Skull Pendant Designer J DAUPHIN The Memento Mori Medal Necklace is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k gold-plated ...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Brass, 14k Gold
Emerald Ombre Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Emerald, graduated from deep green through pale mint to nearly clear. 18K gold beads spaced through the strand mark the shifts in color. The ombré is the structure; the gold punctuat...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$1,045Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Halo 925 Silver Paperclip Chain Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This Statement 6.30 carat octagon cut emerald and diamond pendant necklace is crafted in 925 sterling silver. This pendant measures approximately 11 x 13 mm with the center stone bei...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970's Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Frog Pendant in Yellow Gold + Gemstone Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This adorable, detailed frog or toad is covered in nice quality emeralds and clean white diamonds. Originally a brooch, and probably dating from the 1960s or 1970s, we swapped out t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Spinel, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SOL NECKLACE, Lapis, Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold on a Paperclip Chain
Located in New York, NY
SOL Necklace Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Diamonds, 14k Gold The S O L line was developed around the idea of honoring oneself and living a life that lights you up. The sun is a powerful ...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Birthstone May Emerald Ombre Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Emerald, graduated from deep green through pale mint to nearly clear. One 18K gold bead marks the transition, nothing more. The ombré does the work. Emerald beads, 3mm x 4mm (India)...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
Crescent Moon Necklace Silver Star Lariat Celestial Emerald Ruby Tanzanite
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace Star Lariat Celestial Emerald Ruby Tanzanite Sterling Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Crescent Moon Necklace is an oxidized sterling silver snake and ball cha...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Certificate & Appraisal Available Upon Request...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$642Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Natural Octagon Emerald Pendant Necklace with Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
This refined pendant necklace showcases a striking 2.6 carat octagon cut emerald made in 925 sterling silver. Measuring 6 x 11 mm, the center stone is beautifully framed by a delicat...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lapis Collar Necklace with Stunning and Emeralds and 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
CLEO Necklace Lapis, Emeralds & 14k Gold The mini version of our Cleopatra Necklace in lapis with three stunning emeralds. What is the difference between a choker and a coll...
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Genuine Diamond Solid 14k Gold Natural Emerald Gemstone Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Gold Natural Emerald Gemstone Pendant Fine Jewelry Genuine Diamond Pendant Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1862 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gold Weight - 5.89 Grams Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mughal Natural uncut polki Diamonds gemstones hallmarked gold foil necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
Mughal Gold foil Navratna gemstone Necklace Set with Natural Gemstones, Diamond Polki & Pearl Drops Celebrate the grandeur of royal Indian craftsmanship with this exquisite Mugh...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Certified 7.96 Carat Zambian Heart-Shaped Emerald Diamond Halo Necklace 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
A truly exceptional gemstone, this necklace showcases a certified 7.96 carat heart-shaped Zambian emerald of remarkable quality. Accompanied by a C. Dunaigre Switzerland Gemstone Rep...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald & Diamond Drop Necklace in 850 Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Drop Necklace in 850 Platinum This emerald and diamond necklace is crafted in 850 platinum and features a pear-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.70 carat. T...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rhodochrosite Beaded Rondelle Necklace with Emeralds, Spinel & 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rhodochrosite Fringe Necklace Rhodochrosite, Emeralds, Pink Spinel & 14k Gold Rhodochrosite rondelle beads, 10mm, with a gorgeous pink and green fringe of gems: three emerald ...
Emerald, Spinel, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold
Edwardian Style Emerald and Diamond Pendant & Chain
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Style Emerald and Diamond Pendant & Chain. A bright neon green and lovely .85 carat emerald (7mmX3.65mm), set in a yellow gold bezel and surrounded by a round frame of Swiss-cut 12 diamonds. Total diamond weight - .60 carat (color I/J; clarity VS/SI1). Hand fabricated in platinum over 18K gold tested, Chain is added and fabricated later in 18K white Gold hallmarked 750; with small 4 emeralds and 4 diamonds; length measures 52cm. Edwardian Style (1901-1914). Measures: Chain length 20 1/2 inches...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Triple Gem Fish Pendant, Lapis, Diamond, Emerald & 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Triple Gem Fish Pendant Lapis, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold Carved lapis fish, just over an inch in length, with double-sided gem eyes: one side is a 2mm di...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14k Gold Moonstone Shell Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone Shell Pendant Moonstone, Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold One of a kind Pendant. Carved moonstone shell (15mm diameter) with gold bezeled diamond and a marquis emerald atop ...
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace with in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Octagon Cut Emerald Everyday Chain Necklace in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant necklace features 1 octagon cut emerald totaling 1.87 carats, set in 14k yellow gold. The emerald measures approximately 6.9 x 9.2 mm, securely enclosed in a bezel sett...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Epic Australian Opal Starfish Pendant with Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Epic Australian Opal Starfish Pendant (large) Australian Boulder Opal, Zambian Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold Carved Australian Boulder Opal with center 6mm round emerald bezeled...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Evil Eye Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Lapis Lazuli 13 carats approx. Emerald 0.07 carat approx. Diamonds 0.03 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited Edition Crafted from 18 karat yel...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18" Emerald Necklace & Shell Pendant with Madeira Citrine & Emerald Fringe, 14k
Located in New York, NY
Epic Shell Pendant on an 18" emerald Beaded Necklace Shell, Madeira Citrine, Zambian Emeralds and 14k Gold By Jen Proudman Jewelry One-of-a-kind Shell pendant, 2” in length and 1....
Citrine, Emerald, 14k Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Italian Fire Opal, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond, Emerald, Opal & Sapphire Necklace 18K Gold & Silver Choker Necklace Gemstones Natural Fire Opal — 33.60 Carats Natural Sri...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal
Do you have your heart set on a vintage emerald necklace? That’s not surprising — Art Deco emerald necklaces, emerald chokers and other necklaces set with the vibrant stone are sophisticated and glamorous, and that verdant color, and the cachet of wielding a gem beloved and worn by so many queens and princesses (hello, Cleopatra!), could seduce anyone.
Dorothy may have worn ruby slippers, but it was the Emerald City that she was trying to get to. Upon her arrival, she was advised to wear green-tinted eyeglasses to protect her eyes from all the “brightness and glory” in L. Frank Baum’s book The Wizard of Oz. Jewelry lovers born in May can wear their beautiful birthstone, distinguished by its rich green color, on their way to see the Wizard or any other magical place.
While emeralds graced the engagement rings of style icons Wallis Simpson and Jackie Kennedy — and emeralds and yellow diamonds are adding boldness to today’s engagement rings — perhaps no one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra).
During the December 2011 auction of Taylor’s jewels that was held at Christie’s, there was a suite of emerald jewels that had been by Bulgari and gifted to the actress by Richard Burton to commemorate their engagement (no celebrity, or civilian for that matter, can rival Taylor in her fervor for Bvlgari). The suite consisted of an emerald and diamond ring, an emerald and flower diamond brooch, an emerald and diamond necklace, an emerald and diamond pendant brooch, a pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants and an emerald and diamond bracelet.
Softer stones — those that score 7 or lower on the Mohs Hardness Scale — are traditionally cut into cabochons since scratches tend to be less noticeable on a cab’s convex surface than on the flat planes of a faceted cut. Emeralds, which register around 7.5 or 8, are commonly cut as cabochons, although the highest-quality examples are often faceted. Thanks to its depth, a cabochon cut can intensify the hue of a colored stone like an emerald, sapphire or ruby. Actress Marlene Dietrich favored cabochon emerald jewelry created by such houses as Paul Flato and Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin. She wore the pieces in press photos, as well as in films like Desire.
New York–based jewelry designer Nina Runsdorf, whose mother and grandmother both had emerald engagement rings, suggests that the stone’s color might appeal to those with an affinity for nature. “My parents left the city when I was 14 and raised us on a farm in upstate New York, so my mother’s love of nature was very strong,” she says. “I think emeralds reminded her of the wild grass and trees.”
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 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 legendary jewelry house.
Find a range of antique and vintage emerald necklaces on 1stDibs.
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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.
