Vintage White Jade Ring Sz 5 Gemstones Vine Leaves 18k Yellow Gold Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage white jade & gemstone ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 18k yellow gold. Pear shaped rubies and emeralds measure approx. 3mm x 2mm. Note: light surface abr...
Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Accent Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco ring is crafted in platinum and centered by a 0.30ct marquise-shaped old cut diamond. The geometric setting is accented with additional diamonds and emerald details, cr...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Semi-Eternity Ring with Emeralds and Amethysts
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold semi-eternity ring with natural emeralds and amethysts. May birthstone. February birthstone. Weight: 1.8 g. (depends from size) Gemstones: 1. Natural emeralds: Bag...
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Asscher cut emerald ring 14KT yellow gold modern design
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Incredible emerald ring with center rare asscher cut bluish green emerald 1.16 carats(6mm) in 14KT yellow gold. Size 9 and can be re-sized. The ring is made in modern chunky style wi...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 0.70ct Oval Emerald & 0.10ct Diamond East-West Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This 18k white gold band ring centers a vivid 0.70ct oval emerald, set east‑west in a clean four‑prong mount that emphasizes the stone’s length, saturation, and natural glow. The eme...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,200Sale Price|30% 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
Art Deco 1.67 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 1.47 carats total - transparent medium green Natural Colombian in origin and displaying moderate clarity enhancement (F2) Set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,199Sale Price / item|30% Off
Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald. Vintage inspired emerald ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with emerald side diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. Vintage style emerald ring. Marquise emerald ring. Emerald statement ring. Total weight 3 gr - depends from size y...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, natural Turquoise & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Turquoise Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 2.49 carats. The Emerald is co...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
19.84 Carats Vivid Green Emerald & 1.64 Carats Diamond Massive Engagement Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A true masterpiece of high jewelry. This jaw-dropping statement ring showcases a monumental 19.84-carat natural Zambian emerald, offering an elite tier of scale and prestige rarely s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
1.31 Ct Emerald Solitaire Bezel Set Band 14K Gold Zambian Emerald Classic Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
Timeless and sophisticated, this 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Band showcases a vivid 1.31 carat natural Zambian emerald, beautifully fashioned in a 6 x 8 mm oval cut and secured in a re...
Emerald, 14k 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
$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
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of sapphires and emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires and rubies. This elegant obj...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14K Gold Mens Ring with Emerald
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold mens ring with natural emerald. May birthstone. Unisex ring with emerald. 14k solid gold Total weight: 2.2 g. Depends from ring size. ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$8,512Sale Price|20% Off
Richard Krementz Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Richard Krementz Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this contemporary Richard Krementz ring featu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 21.06 carats Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Emeralds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Opal Cabochon is 21.06 carats. The Op...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
$1,950Sale Price|25% 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
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold 10.85 carats Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 10.85 carats. The Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 11 Carat Large rare Russian Emerald Ring 18ct Gold, Diamonds London 1975
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
The Royal Legacy of the Ural Mountains At the heart of this exceptional vintage cocktail ring lies an impressive 11.00 carat natural emerald, certified by Gemmological Certification...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
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
Vintage 3.01 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring GIA 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the unique design of this ring! Ring Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Head Width: 8mm Head Height: 7.5mm Shank Width: 2.8mm Weight: 7.0 Grams Finger Size: 7 Sizable Upon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 32.53 carat Tanzanite cabochon, Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tanzanite & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. the weight of the Tanzanite cabochon is 32.53 carats. The Tanzanite is responsibl...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$822Sale Price / item|40% Off
Purple and green gems Eternity 14k gold Ring Band
Located in Istanbul, TR
Purple and green gems Eternity 14k gold Ring Band. Lab Amethyst and Emerald eternity ring. Metal type: 14 kt solid gold Weight: 2.80 g depends from size Gemstones: Lab emerald - r...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 3.6 Carat Emerald Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A clear and crystalline 7 x 10 mm "emerald cut" faceted Zambian emerald sits vertically within an artisan crafted high-karat setting surrounded by geometrical stacked "jawan" granula...
Emerald, Diamond, 22k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby and Rubellite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Blue Sapphi...
Rubelite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.707 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.71 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds h...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Emerald Cocktail Ring With Diamonds In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold, this luxurious cocktail ring showcases a central emerald-cut natural emerald, framed by trillion-cut side diamonds and a heavily pave-set diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped 1920s Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Stamped A beautifully preserved circa 1920s emerald and diamond ring, crafted in platinum with an 18ct gold shank. The vibrant gre...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Guild 18K 3.15 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 3.15 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vivid green emerald weighing 3.15 ct set on the 18K white gold band with n...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Half Band 14k Yellow Gold Designer Fine Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Prong Set Natural Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Fine Ring Jewelry. Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-877 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Weight - 3.95 Carat Gross Wei...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Emearld Gemstone Band Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Square Emerald Eternity Band featuring a bold geometric design with independent gemstone frames. Details:- Item Code :- RIMJ-1080 EM Material - 14K S...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by details studded with diamonds and emeralds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6 / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old European Diamond cluster Ring with carved shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with Silver clusters on top of the crown holding nine rose...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald & Opal Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Emerald & Opal Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of...
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Colombian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Mid 19th Century
Located in London, England
This Mid 19th Century Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring centres on a beautifully vibrant emerald, certified as natural beryl of Colombian origin and of minor oil. The stone h...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18k Yellow Matte Gold 12.74 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Matte Yellow Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emeralds is 12.04 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Ring/Engagement Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Gemstone: 1.35 cttw Natural Diamond Old European Cut Center stone 1.05 cttw G-H color, VS2-SI1 clarity Side stones 0.30 cttw Emerald Size: 6.75 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,560Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 2.72 carats, natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 2.72 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Emerald Stack 18k Tri-Color Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Emerald Stack Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Gemstones: Natural emerald Design: Three stacked wire bands with bezel-set emerald Front Meas...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring Serpent Emerald Ruby Eyes Gold Wrap Cocktail
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Emerald Ruby Eyes Gold Wrap Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, coiling around the finger in a wrap ba...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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
Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by emeralds. All around, diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. This elegant object combines ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2.58 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 0.82 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Extra Fine Colombian Emerald Ring . Size 4.25 2.58 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 0.82 Ct of two Trillion Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold Extreme Fine quality of the Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Gold Snake Ring Aquamarine Emerald Victorian Serpent Wrap Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Snake Ring Aquamarine Emerald Victorian Serpent Wrap Ring Designer J DAUPHIN The "Gypsy Wisdom" Serpent Ring is a sculptural wrap piece handcrafted in solid 14k gold. A central ...
Emerald, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Carre Emerald Halo Platinum Ring H VS2
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Cut:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Leto Lama IGI Certified 1.3 Ct Emerald Butterfly Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A celebration of freedom, transformation, and unapologetic glamour. This one-of-a-kind butterfly ring is handcrafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, centred by a blusih green emerald-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Seed Pearl Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Victorian emerald and seed pearl ring is a romantic antique design from the 1880’s, featuring 4 round cut emeralds weighing approximately 0.50 carat in total. The emera...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1ct Octagon Emerald Solitaire East-West Ring with Diamond Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This East-West band ring features a 1 ct octagon-cut emerald, set in 14k yellow gold. The emerald measures 6.4 × 5 mm and is securely held in a classic prong setting. Set horizontall...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky ring is gorgeous and holds a gorgeous bright emerald and sparkling rose cut diamonds. The emerald measures approx 1 carat and the diamond halo total is approx 42pts. Ther...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
Italian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
A refined Italian vintage ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centered around a vibrant Emerald cabochon weighing approximately 2.20 carats. The emerald displays a rich, saturated green...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow 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
$312,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.01 Carat G VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional statement ring showcasing a magnificent 8.01 carat natural Emerald Cut diamond, certified by the Gemological Institute of America. The center diamond is graded G color...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$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
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring 0.65 Carat Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance with this sophisticated platinum three-stone ring, showcasing a vibrant 0.65-carat natural emerald at its center, beautifully accented by 0.25 carats of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural 3.96 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Natural 3.96 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring A beautiful classic setting holding a natural Emerald that weighs 1.72 Carats. The emerald is a natural gre...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Snake Cocktail Ring Aquamarine Emerald Ruby Gold Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Cocktail Ring Aquamarine Emerald Ruby Gold Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Cocktail Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, worked as a double headed se...
Ruby, Emerald, Aquamarine, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
GIA Cert. 5.49 Emerald Platinum Yellow Gold Ring White Diamonds F/VVS Ring
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
With this unique Emerald ring you will never be overdressed and still it will never be an Understatement. The unique Zambian Emerald with an octag...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 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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