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
Art-Deco Style Cross Shaped Design Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Style Cross Shaped Design Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring. This stunning cocktail ring shines with an undeniable opulence mounted in 950 platinum. The pierce decor...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
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
Ring with emerald up to 5.00ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 4.00ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central emerald up to 5.00ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 4.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) detailed description: The top of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Victorian Emerald, Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous daisy cluster ring holds four emeralds, four rubies and a pearl. Modelled in 15 carat gold. The emeralds measure 6pts each and the rubies are 3pts each. Ring Size: O ...
Emerald, Ruby, Pearl, Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Emerald Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Emerald 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning multi tone gold ring set with a fine vivid green emerald. Jewellery houses like Cartier onl...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Three Carved Lapis Lazuli Beads Emerald Round Cabs 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and Classic Cocktail Ring composed of 3 engraved spheres of Lapis Lazuli of 12 mm. in diameter surmounted by 3 small Emerald cabochons set in yellow gold bezels,all set on a 3...
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous cluster ring taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been focally set with an oval-shaped emerald at the centre boasting a vibrant green hue. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.31 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.31 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring A classic setting holding a Natural Emerald that weighs 0.76 carats. Surrounded by Natural Round Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K 1.23 CTW Diamond and Emerald Swirl cocktail Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
A captivating vintage 18K yellow gold cocktail ring showcasing a 0.43 carat round brilliant-cut diamond at its center, graded G–H color and VS1–VS2 clarity. The center stone is beaut...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.36 Carat Oval Emerald Eternity Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Covington, LA
Details: Twenty oval emeralds weighing approximately 3.36 carats total Crafted in 14K yellow gold Ring size 6½ Style: Oval emerald eternity band A continuous row of vivid oval emera...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,208Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Ruby 12.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 2.00 Carat Natural ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Continental Art Deco Retro Emerald Diamond Tank Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking Continental Art Deco tank style ring crafted in 18 karat gold, centered by an emerald cut natural emerald measuring approximately 3/8 inch by 1/4 inch, framed within an ar...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
$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
Antique German Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald 0.3ct Diamond solid 18K ØUS7.75/2.4gr
Located in SE
A German ring, Art- Deco period ca. 1920s - 1930s, hallmarked 18K . Metal is solid 18K White Gold. Openwork crown 15.5mm x 8.7mm x 4.5mm deep with natural princess cut Emerald 3.2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Full Band Ring Jewelry US 7
Located in Jaipur, IN
14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Natural Zambian Emerald Gemstone Full Eternity Band Ring Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-1044-EM Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight -...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$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
$2,256Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Double Halo Ring in 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring features a 0.2 carat pear-shaped emerald set in 18k white gold. The emerald measuring 3.2 x 5 mm, secured in a classic prong setting. The center stone is surrounde...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$550Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.62ct Oval Emerald & 0.06ct Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Classic and timeless design ring equipped with green oval emerald with natural inclusions and 2 brilliantly decent grade diamonds. For those who have a soft spot for pretty emeralds ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Ring. Diamond French Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"**Other Details:** Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 3.28 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Accent Stones: Sapphire, Diamond Accent Sapphire Cut: French Cut Tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 12.28 Ct Emerald Cut Full Eternity Band Ring, Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Twelve Carats of the Earth's Most Coveted Green — Emerald-Cut Emerald Full Eternity Band in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- RIMJ-770 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ge...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|40% Off
Mens, Unisex Ring with Genuine Emerald
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, Gold Mens Ring with Emerald. Statement emerald ring. Silver, Gold signet ring for men with emerald. Emerald ring. Unisex ring with Emerald...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified THE CROWN JEWEL: A LEGENDARY 8.01 CARAT FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND
Located in Chicago, IL
An unparalleled testament to nature's artistry, this extraordinary ring centers on a magnificent 8.01-carat Square Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond. The gem's vibrant, sunny hue is i...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Antique ring with crown in White Gold/or Silver on 14K Green Gold band. No hallmarks. Made ca XIX - early XX century. The band was tested 14K Green Go...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,746Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.65ct Emerald, Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
This 1.65ct emerald ring celebrates the beauty of nature in its most opulent form, showcasing a vibrant green emerald whose natural jardin — those delicate, garden‑like inclusions — ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$933Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal & Emerald Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal & Emerlad Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Opal 8 Carat Natural Emeralds from Zambia 7 Carat Natural Round Diamonds 1 Cara...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
1937 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds Ring made in 1937. The crown is composite with the top parts in Silver, all other parts are solid 18K Yellow Gold. Natural emerald cut Emerald stone of vibrant Green 5.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep /0.5 ct accented with 6 old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct each. Diamonds with backs closed and foiled under. The Crown is 12 mm x 10 mm x 4 mm x deep. Size: Ø US 7.75 / 17.97 / sizable ring. Weight: 3.75 grams. Swedish ring...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Gemstone REGARD Ring of 12k Gold, circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A charming and historically significant ring dating to 1860, set with a sequence of gemstones spelling the acrostic word “REGARD”: Ruby (R), Emerald (E), Garnet (G), Amethyst (A), Ru...
Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Gold
Victorian emerald diamond 14k yellow gold 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring is a beautiful jewel from the 1890’s, combining rich color, antique sparkle, and timeless symmetry. The design features 3 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,925Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald ring in 14 karat gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald ring in 14 karat gold. Emerald gold ring. Octagon emerald ring. May birthstone emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Emerald cut engagement ring. Real emerald ring. Vintage ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.40 CT Natural Emerald Bezel-Set Cushion Signet Ring for Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
Restraint as the highest luxury — this 14K solid yellow gold cushion signet ring sets a natural emerald-cut emerald in a flush bezel within a polished gold face of architectural auth...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat G Color Pear Diamond & 2.7 carat GRS Certified Emerald Twin Ring Unique
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An absolute showstopper for the high-end collector. This avant-garde Toi et Moi (Twin) ring beautifully pairs two investment-grade masterpieces into one stunning architectural design...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
$3,412Sale Price|35% Off
2.86 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 2.86 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Cocktail Ring is a breathtaking masterpiece of fine jewelry, inspired by the organic poetry of blooming nature. The focal p...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.1ct Natural Zambian Emerald Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold by Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This clean, modern 18 karat yellow gold ring by Eytan Brandes features a vibrant bezel-set emerald. The step-cut emerald is from Zambia, treated only with oil (as most emeralds ar...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring Sapphire Emerald Ruby Serpent Jewelry J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring White Sapphire Ouroboros Emerald Ruby Victorian Style Serpent Jewelry Designer: J DAUPHIN DESCRIPTION: The "Eternal Renewal" ring from the Eternal Renewal collection is ...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant ring features a rich oval amethyst, expertly set with detailed milgrain craftsmanship for a vintage touch. Surrounding the center stone is a sparkling halo of round diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$297Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Emerald and Diamond Halo Split Shank Bypass Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This refined emerald and diamond open bypass ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver. Featuring a vivid oval cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm alongside a delicate round em...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA 2.50 Ct L VVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum 18K Gold 6.5
Located in Media, PA
Superb Custom-Made 3.10 TCW Elongated Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring Up for sale is a breathtaking, brand-new, and completely unworn custom-crafted diamond estate-style ring. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
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
Vintage 14ct Rose Gold 1960’s Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1960’s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring. Set with a natural, oval, cabochon emerald mounted in 14ct rose gold. Features a lov...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose 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
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Emerald Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.40 Ct Zambian Emerald with DiamondRing
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Statement Ring, Unique Designer Jewelry** Showcasing the timeless beauty of a vivid natural Zambian emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$360Sale Price / item|50% Off
Natural Diamond Emerald Flower By Pass Ring in 925 Silver Luxury Jewelry Gift
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Emerald Flower By Pass Ring in sterling silver featuring natural emerald of 5 carat and diamonds of 0.05 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
4.60 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 14K Gold Emerald 3 Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Natural Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring – 4.60 Carat Oval Emerald Statement Ring Make an unforgettable statement with this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Three ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$205Sale Price / item|50% Off
Sterling Silver Genuine Emerald By Pass Ring with Diamonds Gift for Wife
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald By Pass Ring for Her in sterling silver featuring natural emerald of 2.25 carat and diamonds of 0.12 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Desi...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald solid 18K Rose Gold Ø4US / 2.88 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with band in solid 18K Rose Gold with claw set natural bright Green Emerald 5.5 mm x 4 mm / ca. 0.45 ct with open back . Set of Swedish hallmarks, 18K , date combination not ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
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
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 Signed Mast...
Fire Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
$230Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Vivid Geometric Emerald & Diamond Ring for Women in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This dainty emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring a vivid octagon cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm at the center. The richly hued gemstone...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari Cabochon Certified Emerald and Diamond “Trombino” Ring, Rome, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Bvlgari Cabochon Emerald and Diamond “Trombino” Ring, Rome, 1970s A striking and highly collectible Bvlgari “Trombino” ring from the 1970s, m...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Platinum 0.59 ct Colombia Emerald Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI Platinum 0.59 ct Colombia Emerald Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural intense green Colombia emerald with great color and fire luster weighing 0.59 ct...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ancient Roman Coin Ruby & Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A refined and substantial 18K yellow gold coin ring, centered by an ancient-style coin displaying a richly darkened patina and classical profile detail. The mounting has a bold, col...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Retro Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 5 Carats Natural Emeralds - 5 Carat This Ring is from the "Capri" traveling coll...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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
Skull Crest Ring Signet Emerald Memento Mori Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Emerald Skull Crest Signet Ring 14K Gold Plated Memento Mori Jewelry Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, this structural signet ring centers on a sculp...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Topaz, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by a frame of diamonds,emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Colombian 20 Carat Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary example of Van Cleef & Arpels' legendary craftsmanship, this exceptional vintage ring from the 1960s showcases a magnificent 16-carat Colombian emerald of remark...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby "Kissing" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold and natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 7.25 carats. The Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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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