Edwardian Platinum Emerald & Diamond North/South Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Altrincham, GB
A stunning antique cluster ring dating from the Edwardian period. It rests North/South along the finger, with two diamond cluster points and a dreamy emerald centre. It displays a st...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
$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
10.02 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring – Internally Flawless, GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary and highly important diamond ring centered by a magnificent 10.02 carat emerald cut diamond of exceptional purity and presence. Certified by GIA as E Color and Inte...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
3.29 Carat Zambian Emerald Blue Sapphire Gemstone Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-5588 Gross Wt. :- 2.98 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 2.32 gm Natural Zambian Emerald & Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 3.29 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size availab...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama Colombian Muzo Emeralds and Diamonds Bezel Bubble Band 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
This delicate band is crafted in warm 18-carat yellow gold and set with alternating Colombian emeralds and diamonds, each stone individually bezel-set by hand. The emeralds reveal th...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$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
Yellow Gold Emerald Four-Stone Band - 14k Round .48ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$967Sale Price|25% Off
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
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Emerald & Diamond 7-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Emerald & Diamond 7-Stone Ring in Platinum Crafted in platinum, this authentic Mid-Century 7-stone ring showcases a vibrant 1.78 carat prong-set green emerald at its...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
IGI certified 1.04Ct Colombian Emerald Ring with Natural diamonds in Platinum
Located in Singapore, SG
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring – A Timeless Luxury Features : Main Gemstone - Colombian Emerald Total Carat Weight (1pc) -1.04 Ct Measurement of gemstone -6.14x5.97x4.22 mm...
Emerald, Platinum
$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
$15,295Sale Price|20% Off
Green Emerald Diamond Sapphire 3.42 Carat GIA Estate Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Russian Emerald Diamond Sapphire 3.42 Carat GIA Estate Ring 18K Yellow Gold. This estate ring features a natural Russian emerald center accented by diamonds and blue sapphires, craft...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 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
$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
14k Gold Black Onyx, Emerald & Diamonds Floral Ring, Size 4
Located in New York, NY
Pinky FLORA Ring Black Onyx, Emerald, Diamonds, 14k Gold Carved black onyx flower with center emerald and six 2mm round diamonds (one per petal) all bezeled in 14k gold. The solid...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 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
1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Vintage Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Gemstone....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Silvorra Art Deco Inspired Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This bold octagon cut emerald and diamond halo ring is handcrafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing an octagon cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm, with a total gemstone w...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silvorra Three Marquise Cut Emerald Gemstones & Diamond Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This graceful emerald and diamond ring features 0.89 carats of marquise cut emeralds set in 925 sterling silver. Showcasing three vibrant emeralds measuring approximately 2 x 5 mm, t...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silvorra Minimalist Mixed Cut Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 925 sterling silver, this refined emerald and diamond cluster ring showcases a modern composition of mixed cut emeralds, totalling 0.66 carats. Accented by a round diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum 1.96ctw Clean Bright Green Emerald w/ Round & Baguette Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Clean Bright Brilliant Green - 1.11ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,784 / item
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
Tiny Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: emerald, 1 square ec 2.25 mm diamond, 4 round brilliant cut 1.5 - 2 mm .07ctw JK color/ I1-2 clarity Ring Size: 5.25 Rise Off Of Finger: 2.6 mm Width: 3.6 mm Weight: 8 dw...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$760Sale Price / item|50% Off
6.48 Carat Green Emerald Eternity Unisex Band Ring for in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
6.48 Carat Green Emerald Eternity Band Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these eternity band to make a statement with your look. These eternity band create a sparkling, luxurio...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,070Sale Price / item|40% Off
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Emerald gold ring. Emerald diamond halo ring. Green gemstone ring. May birthstone ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size Ge...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18K Gold forest Green Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in US
An exquisite statement piece, this cocktail engagement ring is meticulously crafted in 18K gold. The design features a twin-set of vivid, oval-cut Colombian emeralds totaling 1.86 ca...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,468Sale Price|20% Off
Double Halo Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Double Halo Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this striking ring showcases a vivid green emerald weighing approximately 1.56 carats, secured ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
$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
$1,492Sale Price|25% Off
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
14.8 Ct Colombian Emerald & Trillion Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary and highly impressive Colombian emerald statement ring showcasing a vivid natural emerald weighing approximately 13.85 carats, elegantly flanked by two trillion-cut ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 14.11 ct Colombian Emerald diamond cocktail ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This 18K two-tone gold ring is built around a 14.22-carat octagonal step-cut emerald from Colombia, set in yellow gold claws against a white gold mount. The stone has the kind of lif...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$315Sale Price / item|50% Off
4.80 Carat Emerald Stackable Eternity Unisex Band in Silver Ring for Gifts
Located in New York, NY
4.80 Carat Emerald Stackable Eternity Band Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these eternity band to make a statement with your look. These eternity band create a sparkling, lux...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Emerald is set within a white coral cabochon in this archaic style ring. The oval shaped emerald (origin: Zambia) is of exceptional color, cut and quality. The gem is bezel set atop a fine creamy white coral cabochon (origin: Japan). The ring is further embellished with two white diamonds. The coral is set in a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold archaic style mounting. The design for this ring was influenced by archaic Viking jewelry...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
21.34 carat Colombian Emerald Trilliant Diamond Ring in Platinum Signed Graff
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Emerald 21.34 ct, 2 Trilliant approx 2.00cts. PV Diamonds approx 7.00cts Color/Clarity: Colombia Minor; G-H VVS-VS Certifications: SSEF Size: 6.25 Creator: Graff Metal:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 3.99 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern stye, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 3.99 carats. the Emerald is completely nat...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$528Sale Price|20% Off
Natural real uncut diamonds sterling silver emerald statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
$742Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 2,50 Carats Natural Rose Cut Gray Diamonds - 1.30 Carat This Ring is fr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,848Sale Price / item|30% Off
VR Jewels 14K Yellow Gold 1ct Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three-stone ring features a 1 carat octagon-cut emerald and diamond, set in 14K yellow gold. The emerald measuring about 7 x 5 mm, set in a secure prong setting. It is flanked b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 15.94 carats, Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the odd shaped Emerald Cabochon is 10.12 carats. The weight of the carved Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
$904Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features 0.27 carats total weight of vivid emeralds alternating with round diamonds totaling 0.22...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.72 Carats Exotic Deep Green Emerald & Diamond ''Vines'' Climber 18K Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This breathtaking 2.72 Carats Exotic Deep Green Emerald & Diamond 'Vines' Climber 18K Ring is a captivating celebration of nature's elegance, masterfully designed as a climbing or wr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
5.02 Carat Colombian Emerald, Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bucharest, Romania
5.02 carat Colombian emerald ring featuring an extraordinary center stone with a coveted “vivid green” hue and exceptional presence. This remarkable emerald is beautifully complement...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the artistry of Van Cleef & Arpels with this exquisite 18K Yellow Gold gemstone ring, a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and sophistication. Expertly crafted...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Vintage Acrostic 'DEAREST' Ring 9K Gold English Hallmarked
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Acrostic 'DEAREST' Ring 9K Gold English Hallmarked This vintage acrostic ring is made in 9k yellow gold and set with a vibrant sequence of gemstones spelling “DEAREST.” Eac...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow...
GIA Certified Natural Columbian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified Natural Columbian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring GIA report number: 2231868942 Emerald: 8.91 x 8.14 x 5.66mm (approx. 2.75 carats) natural Columbian emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond 0.40carat G-H-VS. Emerald Round -0.70 carat. 14K Yellow Gold 4.30 Grams, Finger Size 6.75 all natural stones
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,568 / 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...
Emerald with Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.20 carats with Pink Sapphire 2.29 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.97 grams "We first opened doors i...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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
$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
GIA 14K 3.15 ct Vivid Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 14K 3.15 ct Natural Pink Rubellite Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* GIA-certified 3.15 ct natural vivid pink Rubellite Tourmaline set on a 14K white gold band and accented wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 3.66 carats Morganite & Emerald cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 3.66 carats. The combined Diamonds wei...
Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold
1960 Armenian Ring 14K Gold natural 6ct Emerald 0.85ct Diamonds ØUS10/ 5.5gr
Located in SE
Beautiful 583 Gold, Silver, Emerald and Diamonds Halo Ring. Metal is solid 14k/ 583 Yellow Gold with clusters in white Gold featuring bezel set natural untreated Emerald cabochon cut...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$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
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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