Vintage GIA 2.15 carat Colombian emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage emerald and diamond ring is a refined jewel from the 1980’s, crafted in warm 18k yellow gold with a richly colored Colombian emerald at its center. The design fe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,035Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds, Topaz & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds, Blue Topaz & Diamonds Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerlads 9.00 Carat Natural Blue Topaz 13.00 Carats Natural Diamonds 1.00...
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Silvorra 1.36 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking 1.36 carat emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring a vivid oval cut emerald measuring approximately 6 x 8 mm at the center. The richly hue...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$135Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Icy Swirl Enamel Unisex Dome Silver Ring in Emerald Cut Zircon Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Icy Swirl Enamel Unisex Dome Silver Ring in Emerald Cut Zircon Jewelry for Gift bold dome ring is crafted in luminous 925 sterling silver and features a smooth marbled enamel in...
Emerald, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Guild 18K 1.13 Ct Zambia Vibrant Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 1.13 Ct Zambia Vibrant Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vibrant vivid green emerald weighing 1.13 ct set on the 18K white gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$472Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Modernist Emerald and Ruby Channel-Set Statement Silver Christmas Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring showcases a bold band design richly set with natural emeralds and rubies. Vibrant green round emeralds are framed by rows of square- and round-...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Snake Ring Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald White Diamond Snake Ring 14k Gold Plated Ruby Coctail Ring Designer: J Dauphin Title: Eternal Renewal The Eternal Renewal Ring is a structural double-head serpent ring handc...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Certified Columbian Emerald Ring 2.30ctw Emerald 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
*DETAILS- -Gross weight- 1.710 gram ------------------------------------------------- - Gold Purity: 14k ( 585 ) (Hallmark) - Gold Color: Yellow -----------------------------------...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 19.56 carat Emerald Sugarloaf & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and special, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emeralds is 19.56 carats. The Emerald Sugarloaf are ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.56 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A refined and highly wearable emerald and diamond ring centered on a richly saturated Colombian emerald weighing approximately 3.56 carats, accompanied by a GIA Emerald Origin Report...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
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
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
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Emerald & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This stunning 18ct yellow gold ring features an exquisite five-stone design, showcasing square-cut natural emeralds beautiful...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold 3.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond 0.20 ct - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide ring size U.S...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,260Sale Price / item|30% Off
Modern Octagon Emerald Toi et Moi Bypass Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Toi et Moi ring featuring a 1 carat of octagon emerald set in 14K white gold. The gemstones measure approximately 4.78X6.5 mm, offering a fresh and refined look. The band is acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell Emerald Cut Diamond, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary example of collectible designer jewelry, this exceptional ring by Charles Krypell embodies the brand’s celebrated artistry, sculptural elegance, and commitment to ti...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald, Onyx and Diamonds in 14ct Yellow Gold , cocktail ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
A stunning art deco inspired ring in 14ct yellow gold, Onyx and Emerald , a beautiful ring for your special someone or for your own personal shopping. 14ct Yellow Gold Emerald: Col...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
4.73 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring GIA Flawless E Color
Located in Chicago, IL
Measuring an impressive 10.74 – 10.81 mm, the diamond displays extraordinary brilliance, transparency, and fire, representing the pinnacle of classic white diamond quality. Diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$960Sale Price|20% Off
80 Carat "Mattress" Style Quartz Cushion Rubies Emeralds Sapphires 14K Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Extremely Stylish and Unique Ring composed by a Natural Cushion Shape Quartz measuring 27 x 34 mm and weighing 80 Carats, decorated with 12 small round Rubies, Emeralds and Blue Sap...
Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
Ca. middle/late 18th. century ring, 14K Rose Gold band with a 'Giardinetto' (small garden) openwork crown with Silver and Yellow Gold top. Array of foiled back natural Emerald, natur...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,232Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this refined ring centers on a vivid oval emerald weighing approximately 0.50 carat. The emerald i...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 6 carat Natural Diamonds - 1 carat This Ring is from the...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,035Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerlads 12.00 Carat Natural Fire Opal 3.00 Carats Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carats Thi...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Cabochon is 3.92 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
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
$1,092Sale Price / item|30% Off
Stackable Natural Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring 1.59ct in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Half Band ring is features a 1.59 carat of natural emeralds set in 14K yellow gold. Each measuring approximately 3.91 x 2.93 mm, creating a rich and vibrant green look. ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Natural Emerald Cut and Diamond Halo Ring 18K
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elegant Zambian emerald and diamond halo ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring a vibrant emerald cut natural Zambian emerald measuring approximately 9.6 x 7.5 mm. The emera...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$135Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Marquise & Round Cut 1.2ct Natural Emerald Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring in 925 sterling silver, features a blend of 9 natural emeralds in marquise and round cuts, combining timeless and contemporary styles. Three marquise-cut emeralds 6...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and sol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$11,200Sale Price|30% Off
Lotus 18K 3.23 Ct Zambia Intense Green Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Lotus 18K 3.23 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* Lotus-certified natural intense green, Zambia emerald weighing 3.23 ct set on the 18K white gold band with na...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$281Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Inspired Emerald with Diamond Cluster Ring for Gifts
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring showcases a beautiful natural emerald measuring 6 x 8 mm, weighing 1.27 carats, and set as a single centerpiece in a...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$225Sale Price / item|50% Off
Stackable Sleek Emerald May Birthstone Half Band Ring for Women in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Sleek Emerald Half Band May Birthstone ring made in 925 sterling silver, This elegant band features 0.91 carats of natural emeralds in a sleek channel setting, The vibrant green...
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
$10,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 19.97 carats natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Dome Rings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Cabochons is 19.97 carats. The Emeralds a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Angara 2.25CTW Emerald-Cut Morganite Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
June Birthstone Ring for Women:
Morganite is often associated with romance, compassion and warmth, will make a meaningful and sparkling gift for all your special ones. Exudi...
Morganite, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Silvorra Handmade Oval Emerald Leaf Motif Multi Stone Cluster Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This eye catching 2.12 carats emerald multi stone cluster ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring six vibrant oval cut emeralds measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm and 3 x 5 m...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby with Emerald Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.96 carats with Emerald 0.90 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$400Sale Price|50% Off
14K White Gold 0.30ct Oval Emerald & Brilliant White Quartz Wavy Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Classic design ring equipped with a wonderful east meets west green oval emerald with natural jardin and surrounded by 2 brilliantly decent grade white quartz. For those who have a s...
Emerald, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$575Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.60ct Squared Muti- Stones & 0.02ct Diamond Fine Vintage Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A gorgeous luxury Neo-vintage band ring that is both suitable for all sexes. This ring has beautiful highly saturated colors of 2 squared green emerald, 2 squared blue sapphires and ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central part composed by emeralds, rubies and sapphires surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
1.62 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 1.09 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and is surrounded by Natural Round Cut Diamonds that weighs 0.53 Carats. (Clarity: SI1, Color: F) The total carat weight of the ring is 1....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old Euro Aquamarine Engagement Ring. 5.30ct Aquamarine Emerald Cut Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Carat Weight: Approx 5.30 Carats Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Emeralds, Diamonds Accent Details: Carré Cut Emerald Halo, Diamond...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Emerald, Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1870 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian triple cluster ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showcases...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
NO OIL 4.6 Ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring — GRS Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and elegant ring centered by a vivid natural emerald weighing 4.69 carats, certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab as a natural emerald of Colombian origin with insignifican...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
BULGARI Colombian Emerald and Diamond Architectural Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold symphony of geometry and color, this striking 1985 Bvlgari creation embodies the house’s devotion to dramatic proportions and rich heritage. At its heart, a mesmerizing 11.54-...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7 #24430
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7 This elegant ring features ten round emeralds and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 6 mm. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Revival Gold Vintage Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Revival Diamond and Emerald Gold Navette Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Oval Emerald, surrounded by Diamonds and Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,784Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum 2.17ctw GIA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Bar Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Cut - Prong Set - Clean Medium Green Color - Clarity Enhanced F2- Colombian - 2.01ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,800Sale Price / item|40% Off
14k gold Mens, Unisex Ring with Genuine Emerald
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Emerald. Statement emerald ring. Gold signet ring for men with emerald. Emerald gold ring. Unisex ring with Emerald. Natu...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 13.56 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 13.56 carats. The Emerald is completely natura...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$11,200Sale Price|30% Off
Lotus 18K 3.60 Ct Zambia Intense Green Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Lotus 18K 3.60 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* Lotus-certified natural intense green, Zambia emerald weighing 3.60 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with n...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA 5.45 carat emerald diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco emerald and diamond cocktail ring is a captivating jewel from the 1930’s, crafted in platinum with a bold and elegant presence. Centered by a GIA-certified 5.45 carat e...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
$1,620Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Ring Size 6.5
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Handmade in the legendary diamond center of New York City, this extraordinary ring showcases the artistry and precision of fine jewelry craftsmanship. At its heart rests a vivid cabo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,600Sale Price|35% Off
IGI 18K 10.55 Ct Zambia Paraiba Color Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 10.55 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid bluish green, Zambia emerald weighing 10.55 ct set on the 18K white gold band w...
Diamond, Emerald, Beryl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$475Sale Price / item|50% Off
Baguette green and purple gems half eternity silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette lab emerald and lab amethyst 14k gold half eternity ring. 14k gold ring with purple and green gems. Minimalist baguette gems mens, unisex ring. Semi-eternity gold ring. Met...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Certified Natural Emerald Band White Gold Vermeil cocktail Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Natural emerald natural Diamond white gold Vermeil ring / Band consists of: Gross weight- 10.200grams Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 sterling silver Metal color- White gold Vermeil ...
Emerald, Gold Plate, White Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Ring 2.2ct Emerald 1.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Enamel Ø 5.5US/7.3gr
Located in SE
Old Bagues au Firmament Emerald and Diamonds and Enamel halo cluster ring. European or Russian. made ca.18th - 19th cent. It was in possession of some Russian family for 3 generation...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
$25,360Sale Price|20% Off
25.21 carats, natural Zambian Emerald sugarloaf & Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald sugarloaf is 25.21 carats. The Emerald is completely natural...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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