Art Deco 950 Platinum 2.40 Carat Emerald 2.10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco cluster ring crafted in 950 platinum. Circa 1930. The piece features: - 1 emerald, square step cut, 2.40ct, vslbG 4/4, P2 - 12 diamonds, old European cut, TW 2....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Double Panthere Lakarda 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Panthere Lakarda 18k Gold and Diamond Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight 8 CTS, E Color, VVS1 Clarity. 2 emerald eyes. 2 black onyx noses. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 7.18 carats, natural Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The combined weight of the Emeralds is 7.18 carats. The Emeralds are comp...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Oval Shape Ruby 8.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 2.00 Carats Natural Blue...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 9ct Gold Emerald and Diamond Square Cluster Ring, Hallmarked London 1997
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald Cluster Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1997 Makers Mark V & Co This exquisite 9ct gold vintage cluster ring showcases a striking square design, featuring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a total of 30pts worth of emeralds and approx 18pts of diamonds. All modelled in 9carat gold with decorative shoulders and band. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 C...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Steven Battelle 2.3 Carats Emerald Cabochon 22K Gold/Sterling Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A vibrant 7 x9 mm oval cabochon emerald rests in an artisan crafted handmade high-karat gold horizontal cupped mount surrounded by sandlike "pasir" granulation in a wonderful setting...
Emerald, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Aquamarine Sapphire Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking expression of vintage elegance, this Aquamarine, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring captures timeless sophistication. A captivating emerald-cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,182Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presenting our Art Deco GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring, a masterpiece that embodies elegance and sophistication. This remarkable ring features a GI...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece. The gemstones are arranged in the order of diamond, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring of 18k and 15k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and evocative Georgian era ring, circa 1770–1790, designed as an elongated navette set with vibrant emeralds, bright white enamel, and centered with a pear shaped rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,435Sale Price / item|55% Off
Snake design 14k gold engagement Emerald ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake design 14k gold engagement ring. Marquise emerald gold ring. Open ended, adjustable emerald ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - e...
Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, classic three stone emerald and diamond 18K yellow and white gold ring 20th Century Emeralds: bright green, lively, the center emerald approximately 1 TCW and the two flan...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
CARTIER 18K White Gold and Diamond Panthère Head Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and iconic expression of Cartier’s most enduring emblem, this Panthère head ring is sculpted in 18k white gold and lavishly pavé-set with brilliant diamonds, creating a su...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$900Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.32ct Muti-Stones & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Vintage Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking celebration of color and craftsmanship, this 18k white gold band showcases a harmonious trio of precious gemstones—oval‑cut blue sapphires, vivid rubies, and a lush green ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This design draws inspiration from the feats of ancient Roman architecture: the enduring lines of the Appian Way, the harmonious arches of the Roman Forum, and the majestic dome of t...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style Calibrated Emerald & Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald Target Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 This stunning target ring is designed in a deco style and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The centrepiece is a natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 4.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct of vivid Green...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Colombian Emerald Cabochon Mens Ring with Diamond Accents - Size 11.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a Platinum Colombian Emerald Men's Ring with Diamond Accents. The Emerald is a Top Quality Natural Colombian Emerald with Minor Clarity Enhancements, as is Industry Standard....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Ring, signed G. R. Addis, Australia, circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A fine Australian goldfields period ring, signed G. R. Addis, crafted in yellow gold. The ring is designed with a central emerald-cut emerald of vibrant green colour, flanked by old ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$717Sale Price / item|40% Off
Baguette Emerald 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald engagement ring. Baguette emerald ring. Emerald gold ring. Emerald vintage style ring. Natural emerald ring. Classic emerald ring. May birthstone emerald ring. Wedding gold r...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Leto Lama IGI Certified 4.26 Cts Emerald with diamonds engagement cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
A one-of-a-kind cocktail or alternative engagement ring showcasing a striking 4.26-carat bluish-green Zambian emerald, IGI certified. The centre stone is secured with eight claws, c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 4.98 Carat Colombian Emerald French Cut Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to offer this vintage beauty!! She exhibits a lovely green and unique french cut accents. Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Height: 7mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Guild 18K 2.99 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 2.99 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.99 ct set on the 18K white gold band with n...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Guild 18K 3.15 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 3.15 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vivid green emerald weighing 3.15 ct set on the 18K white gold band with n...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1980s Emerald & Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1980 Step into elegance with this exquisite vintage cluster ring from the 1980s. At its centre, it boasts a beautifully crafted recta...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 14K 3.53 Ct Natural Colombia Color Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 3.53 Ct Natural Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural intense bluish-green emerald weighing 3.53 ct set on a 14K white gold luxury table de...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Platinum Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald-Eyed Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An icon of Cartier’s legendary design, this captivating Panther ring embodies both strength and elegance. Fashioned in platinum, the sculptural form is fully set with a dazzling arra...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Oval Shape Blue Sapphire 8.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 2.00 Carats Nat...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Double Emerald Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold and unmistakably sculptural creation from BULGARI, this striking bypass ring embodies the house’s distinctive dialogue between strength and sensuality. Crafted in a harmonious...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
BULGARI 18K Two Tone Diamond and Emerald Serpenti Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic Bulgari Serpenti ring crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, designed as a stylized serpent coiling elegantly around the finger. The sc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 3.45 Ct 18K Yellow Gold Natural Brazil No Oiled Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 3.45 Ct 18K Yellow Gold Natural Brazil No Oiled Emerald Engagement Ring* GIA-certified natural Brazil no oiled vivid bluish green Emerald as the center stone weighing 3.45 ct ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI 14K 5.02 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 5.02 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 5.02 ct set on a 14K yellow gold Art Deco desig...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$526Sale Price / item|44% Off
Baguette emerald half eternity silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette emerald half eternity ring silver, gold. Silver ring with emerald. Minimalist baguette emerald mens, unisex ring. Semi-eternity ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating o...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,399Sale Price / item|55% Off
Pear emerald drop bow ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bow ring with emerald pave in 14k gold. Ribbon Ring. Bow ring. Ribbon wedding ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - emerald 6x4 mm, pear br...
Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Guild 18K 1.15 Ct Zambia Vibrant Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 1.15 Ct Zambia Vibrant Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vibrant vivid green emerald weighing 1.15 ct set on the 18K white ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Certified 7.38 Carat Muzo Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Centered on a remarkable 7.38 carat certified Colombian Muzo emerald, this exceptional ring is conceived in the tradition of the world’s great collector jewels. Originating from the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 0.35 Carat Emerald 0.30 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features: - 3 emeralds, step cut, TW 0.35ct, vslbG 5/5, SI-P1 - 14 diamonds, old mine cut, TW 0.30ct, R...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Silvorra Multi Colour Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Dome Silver Ring For Her
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring brings together natural emerald, ruby, and blue sapphire in a bold, colorful design. A 6x4.5 mm oval emerald sits at the center, framed by 2x2 ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18ct White Gold 1940’s Emerald Cut, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald Cluster Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage cluster ring. Set with a gorgeous, emerald cut, natural emerald centre stone & surrounded by a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with the carved band and shoulders. Top parts of openwork crown in White Gold or Platinum holding bezel set natural Emerald stone and twenty diamonds, both of old ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Silvorra Art Deco Emerald Center Silver Ring with Blue Sapphire Scalloped Band
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring centers a bold 9x7 mm natural oval emerald, framed by intricately set blue sapphires along the shoulders for a rich, regal contrast. The emeral...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silvorra Classic 925 Silver Cocktail Band with Emerald & Sapphires Ring for Her
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary 925 sterling silver ring pairs a vivid octagon-cut natural emerald with rich blue sapphires for a sleek, tailored look. The 7x5 mm emerald is framed on each side by...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ring natural 10ct Emerald 1.28 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS4 / 6.3gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1930s -1940s, likely German Ring. No hallmarks 18K, metal tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Bezel set nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, 1950s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1950s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1950s is a true vintage beauty. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Silvorra Minimalist Octagon Cut Emerald Bezel Ring in Sterling Silver for Women
Located in New York, NY
This refined ring features a striking octagon cut emerald totaling 0.92 carats, set in a sleek bezel setting and crafted in 925 sterling silver. The emerald measures 5 × 7 mm and dis...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
BULGARI Amethyst, Emerald & Diamond ‘Carré’ Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This jewel from the 1970s demands attention and celebrates the extraordinary, embodying high drama with a touch of Roman flair. Carré Collection captivates with unapologetic glamour....
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,250Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.20ct Oval Emerald & 0.12ct Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Bright grassy green, emerald Zambia of fine quality with natural inclusions and from every angle is spectacular. The diamonds accents are bright. A very popular design and timeless. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Silvorra Designer 925 Silver Emerald & Sapphire Tier Ring for Christmas Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring pairs vivid natural emeralds with cool blue sapphires in a modern, geometric design. Four square 2.5x2.5 mm emeralds form a bold central cluste...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Guild 18K 1.97 Ct Zambia Vibrant Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 1.97 Ct Zambia Vibrant Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vibrant vivid green emerald weighing 1.97 ct set on the 18K white gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silvorra Timeless Green Emerald Half-Eternity Band in Diamond Silver Ring Gifts
Located in New York, NY
This refined 925 sterling silver band ring features a sleek channel-set row of natural square 2.5x2.5 mm emeralds, framed on each side by sparkling 1.5x1.5 mm square diamonds for a s...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Ring with open - work crown with top part in Silver set with bezel set princess cut natural Emerald and Diamonds. Custom ordered, hand - made / purchase...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified Natural Emerald &Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Colombian Emerald and diamond three stone Ring This Colombian emerald has a beautiful combination of color and tone. The emerald is 70% primary green color with a medium inte...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$400Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Handcrafted Channel Set Emerald & Diamond Crossover Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary 925 sterling silver ring showcases a sleek crossover design, beautifully accented with vivid natural emeralds and sparkling diamonds. Channel-set square emeralds 1....
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian 950 Platinum ~2 Carat Central Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian engagement ring crafted in 950 platinum. The piece features old cut diamonds (central ~2ct) and step cut emeralds. Circa 1900. Signed with “PT 950” Weight: 3....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Silvorra 925 Silver 2.75 Carat Emerald & Ruby Wide Band Ring for Christmas
Located in New York, NY
This bold 925 sterling silver ring features a luxurious band design richly accented with natural emeralds and rubies. At the center, vertical channels of square-cut 1.5x1.5 mm emeral...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
18ct Yellow Gold, London Hallmarked Edwardian 5 Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1909 This exquisite gypsy ring is made of 18ct yellow gold. It features a stunning emerald at the centre, flank...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,599Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Ring Diamond Halo Setting 3.2 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 2.46 Carats Diamond = 0.74 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Custom sizing a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald & Seed Pearl Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald & Seed Pearl Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold. A very beautiful example of a Period Victorian ring from the late 19th c. This charming Victorian cluster...
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Do you have your heart set on a vintage emerald ring? That’s not surprising — emerald engagement rings, antique emerald cocktail rings and other rings 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.
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.
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