9.08Ct Emerald Cut Natural Green Emerald Solitaire Ring 18K Yellow Gold Claw Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking 9.08-carat emerald-cut emerald solitaire ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold. The emerald, measuring about 15 x 12 mm, is securely held in a classic multi-claw (prong) s...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Aquamarine, Emerald, Turquoise & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Aquamarine, Emeralds & Turquoise Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarine is 6.24 carats. The...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,072Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Panthere Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set 18K White Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Panthere Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K White Gold & Silver Fantastic Oriental-style ring inspired by CARTIER Iconic Neoclassical “Panthere” Collection ...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Platinum 0.66 ct Colombia Muzo Green Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI Platinum 0.66 ct Colombia Muzo Green Emerald Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural Muzo green Colombia emerald with great color and fire luster weighing 0.66 ct set on the PT...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Silver925 Natural Emerald Pearl Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Pearl, Emerald, Silver
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Band - 10k Oval .26ctw Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Date: April 16, 2026 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): ...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold & Emerald Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold.. Claw-set in a high setting with a large emerald-cut citrine gemstone. Simply a wonderful cocktail ring! Date: Late 20th Ce...
Citrine, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.5ctw Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: emerald, 1 emerald cut 7 x 5 mm approximately 1 total carat diamond, 12 round brilliant cut 2.2 mm approximately .50 total carats GH color/ SI1-I1 clarity Ring Size 5 Rise ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 3 Carats Natural Rose Cut Gray Diamonds - 1.30 Carat This Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,597 / item
Multicolor gemstone 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multicolor gemstone 14k gold ring. Gemstone Shaker ring. Rainbow gemstone under sapphire glass ring. Floating gemstone gold ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight:...
Agate, Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 11.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 1.00 Carat Natural...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K white Gold, natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 1.00 carats. The Emerald is completely nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond Bridal Band Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Bridal Band Ring in 14k White Gold This elegant bridal band ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a continuous row of prong-set emeralds alternating ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
3.92 carats, Emerald Sugarloaf, Chalcedony, Black Onyx & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind. Emerald, Chalcedony & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Sugarloaf is 3.92 ca...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
$1,050Sale Price|50% Off
ICA 18K Gold 0.86ct F1 Emerald & 0.20ct Brilliant Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Unique dressing wavy design ring with rare minor clarity enhanced oval emerald at the center and surrounded by high grade bright diamonds. PRICE NOT INCLUDING CUSTOMS DUTIES AND IMP...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
115 Carat Natural Amethyst Ball Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Cabs 14K Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Extremely Stylish and Unique Ring composed by a Natural Amethyst Sphere measuring 25 mm in diameter and weighing 115 Carats ,decorated with ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined three-stone ring centered by a natural Colombian emerald weighing 3.02 carats, accompanied by a GIA Emerald Origin Report. The emerald is cut in a classic oct...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Handcrafted 14KT Gold Multi-Gemstone Frog Statement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary statement ring is a masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship, featuring a whimsical frog silhouette entirely encrusted with a vibrant mosaic of natural gemstones. Th...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and unmistakably Italian creation from BULGARI, this striking ring embodies the bold color, architectural presence, and sculptural confidence that defined the maison’s hig...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring 0.7ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 800 Platinum Ø US6/ 4.8gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 800 Platinum alloy featuring natural emerald cut Emerald set in 18K Gold Bezel 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3.3mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct accented with two brilliant cut Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Kai Contemporary 14K Gold 2.00ct Lab-Grown Emerald East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A refined emerald ring featuring a 2.00 carat emerald-cut lab-grown emerald, set in a distinctive east-west orientation. The horizontal placement introduces a modern, architectural b...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 14K Gold Bezel Dome Ring Trillion Cabochon Colombian Emerald
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Elegance Crafted in the USA Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 14 Karat Yellow Gold Raised Bezel Dome Cocktail Ring, featuring a gem-quality, trillion-shaped...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Stunning emerald diamond ring 18KT Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning oval emerald 3 carats vibrant green color in 18KT yellow gold with 3 carats of white diamonds. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company pol...
Diamond, Emerald
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 4.69 ct Natural Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 4.69 ct Natural Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* This ring features a 4.69 carat natural vivid pink Tourmaline set on an 18K white gold band and acce...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby 12.00 Carat Natural Emerald 4.00 Carat Natural pink Tourmaline 3.00 Cara...
Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Natural Emerald Sapphire Diamond Halo 14k Gold Trilogy Cocktail Ring Size P/ 7.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This breath-taking 14ct yellow gold oval trilogy ring featuring one 2.15 carat oval faceted, natural vibrant Emerald and 4.13 carats of natural sapphires, surrounding by forty-eight ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with emerald up to 0.20ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.10ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25(54) detailed description: The top of the ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds. This ring was totally handmade by...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Set in 18K White Gold, Morganite, Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Emeralds Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 3.49 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,079Sale Price / item|40% Off
Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring. Buterfly gold ring!
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone. Butterfly design 14 kt gold ring with emerald and diamonds. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g. depends fro...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,378Sale Price|35% 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
Set in 18K Gold, carved natural Emerald, carved Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 18.31 carats. The Emerald is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1930 Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS8.25 /5.3gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and eight rose - cut Diamonds s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 4 Carats Natural Rose Cut Gray Diamonds - 1 Carat This Ring is ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
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
$7,440Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Emerald, Pink Sapphires & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 7.14 carats. The Emerald is completely nat...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 9 Carats Natural Rose Cut Gray Diamonds - 2 Carat This ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Turquoise & Rose cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Turquoise Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 3.18 carats. The Emerald is comp...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.25 Cttw Natural Diamond, Opal and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Victorian beauty exhibits the filigrees of antiquity. The setting is made of 925 sterling silver inlaid with 18K gold accents. An oval Ethiopian opal, it is prong-set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Emerald Vivid Green Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 47
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a fine vivid green emerald. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only us...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
H. Stern 18K White Gold Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and elegant ring by H. Stern, centered by a large emerald cut aquamarine of impressive scale and clarity. The aquamarine measures approximately 18.5 x 11.6 mm, correspond...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Emerald Shelly Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 5 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a natural round cut emerald, vivid bright green colour withsome small natural in...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,650Sale Price / item|44% Off
Mens, Unisex Ring with Genuine Emerald
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver Mens Ring with Emerald. Statement emerald ring. Gold signet ring for men with emerald. Emerald gold ring. Unisex ring with Emerald. Natural emerald ring. Everyday ring with e...
Emerald, Silver
Emma Chapman 9.85ct Rubellite Emerald 18k Gold Statement Ring, UK
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This stunning Rubellite Emerald 18k Gold Statement Ring, is one -of -a -kind and has been handmade in our workshops. It has a 9.85kt rubellite of exceptional colour and clarity, wh...
Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Platinum Baguette Emerald and Diamond Eternity Bands, 5.20 Carats, New
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
"Luxurious Platinum Baguette Emerald and Diamond Eternity Bands - 5.20 Carat Total" Elevate your elegance with our stunning pair of Platinum Baguette Emerald and Diamond Eternity Ban...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
10ct Gold 1970s Diamond Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 10ct Gold Circa 1970s Makers Mar S A This 10ct yellow gold vintage dearest acrostic ring is a true beauty. It features a daisy-...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold
$989Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural emerald Weight - approx 0.70 ct...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald & Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare yellow gold Cartier ring set with a top grade emerald with a deep green colour and excellent ova...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Shaped Emerald Baguette Round Diamond Ring in Vintage 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite cocktail ring, featuring a stunning emerald-shaped emerald weighing 0.75 carats. Set in luxurious 14 karat white gold, this vintage-i...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$105Sale Price / item|50% Off
Natural Emerald CZ Three Stone Style Ring Gift for Girlfriend in 925 Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Emerald CZ Three Stone Style Ring in 925 Silver. You shall need these statement ring to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic zirconia ston...
Emerald, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 18 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and powerful statement ring centered around a magnificent GIA-certified 18.47 carat emerald cut diamond, showcasing the timeless elegance and architectural beauty that defi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Ruby, Diamond, Emerald Reversible Band Size 6.5 Certified #25030
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Reversible Band Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- A beautifully crafted platinum band featuring a unique reversible design. One side showcases a conti...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
$1,095Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphirs & Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Orange Opal 9.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 3.00 Carats Natural Sapphires 3.0...
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
ICA Cert. 18K White Gold 0.73ct Octagonal Emerald & 0.53ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This elegant ring centers on a 0.73‑carat octagonal emerald, certified by the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA). Its lush green hue is beautifully complemented by insi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Columbian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Step cut Octagonal Emerald in this ring is a natural, non heat treated Columbian stone and measures 3.41ct. It is the most stunning green colour. Either side sits a trio of diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.04 ct Natural Vivid Green Zambian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.04 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.56 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds ha...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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