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
Art-Deco Designed Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds in Platinum cocktail ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Platinum ladies ring featuring bezel set centre emerald cut natural Columbian emerald surrounded by 32 claw set natural single cut diamonds and 12 channel set natural fancy rectangul...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold 8.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold entourage ring set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond 0.40 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 4.75 - EU 15.5 (48) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.2 cm w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Size 6
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Platinum Purity: PT900 Ring Size: 6 Weight: 5.1 Grams Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Center Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Center Stone Weight: 0.58 Carat Accent St...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
18K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Emerald Wedding Band Ring, Size 7
Located in San Francisco, CA
I just love this Stunning Emerald Ring Wedding Band. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the design features GORGEOUS natural Pear Cut Emerald set opposite each other! There are 6 Emeralds, ...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 18K 7.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 7.00 Ct Natural Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 7.00 ct set on the 18K white gold band with natural F-G,...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$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
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian 3.54ct Emerald & Trillion Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features a 3.54ct GIA certified Colombian Emerald, accented by approximately 1ctw of trillion cut diamonds (Color H-I,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 19.97 carats natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Dome Rings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Cabochons is 19.97 carats. The Emeralds a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$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
Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Magnificent ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$13,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) and Pear cut White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A striking Natural Untreated Ruby and White Diamond Band Ring crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing an artistic arrangement of vivid step-cut natural rubies accented by brilliant whi...
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
Graff 4.25 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond & Natural Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
By Graff
Located in Chicago, IL
A masterpiece of exceptional rarity and elegance, this authentic Graff engagement ring features a magnificent 3.89-carat emerald-cut natural diamond set in an exquisite combination o...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
$1,144Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Blue Sapphire - 16 Carat Natural Emeralds - 4 carat This Rin...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$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
$1,232Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this refined ring centers on a vivid oval emerald weighing approximately 0.50 carat. The emerald i...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
$76,800Sale Price|20% Off
7.18 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring – CD Dunaigre Certified, Mino
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary Colombian emerald of exceptional size, vivid color, and remarkable transparency, showcased in an elegant platinum setting. The centerpiece of this exceptional ring ...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
$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
$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
$1,925Sale Price / item|44% Off
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:...
Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst, Aga...
1990's 3.36 CTW No-Oil Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing 1.30 carats - transparent deep green Natural Zambian in origin with no indications of oil or clarity enhancement Prong set in gold basket an...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Handmade Round Cut Emerald Multi Stone Half Eternity Band in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 0.97 carat emerald band ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring nine vibrant round cut emeralds in mixed sizes arranged across a refined half eternity design. ...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring with emerald, sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamond 18k gold 12.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring with emerald, sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.15 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 10 - EU. 20(62) detailed description: the top of the ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sophia D. Platinum 5.01CT Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with Emerald Halo
By Sophia D
Located in Greenwich, CT
This exquisite and colorful Sophia D. diamond ring centers on a large cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond with a warm bodycolor, set in an 18-karat yellow gold bezel mount that visually...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Faceted emerald silver ring, 5.5 size
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted emerald silver ring sku816 Size: 4.4 x 3.1 mm Weight: 8.10 Ct Ring size: 5.5
Emerald, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rubies Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The combined weight of the Emeralds is 5.01. The...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$22,360Sale Price|20% Off
DAVID WEBB South-Seas Pearl Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Emeralds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
A south-seas pearl cocktail ring designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring created in New York City at the atelier of David Webb, circa 1975. This bold and su...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Go...
Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Emerald and Diamonds Halo type Ring made in Europe ca.1920s -1930s. Metal of band in solid 18K Gold, crown in Silver. Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
C1780 18K Multi- Stone Giardinetti Ring w/ Rubies Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late 18th century giardinetti ring, other wise known as "little garden" ring artfully set in silver and 18K gold. Giardinetti rings were first crafted in the 17th century when there ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$207Sale Price / item|50% Off
Emerald Diamond Birthstone Engagement Ring for Her Gift in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Birthstone Engagement Ring for Women in sterling silver featuring natural emerald of 2.42 carat and diamonds of 0.20 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with e...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7 #24430
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7 This elegant ring features ten round emeralds and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 6 mm. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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 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
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
Mid Century French Style Moonstone Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
A refined mid century ring inspired by the elegance of French Belle Époque and Art Deco design. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, the ring is centered by two luminous cabochon moonstones displaying soft blue adularescence, framed by calibre cut emeralds and diamond accents within an elongated openwork setting. The composition balances fluid curves with geometric structure, creating a design that feels both architectural and restrained. Fine milgrain detailing and pierced gallery work throughout the mounting reflect the careful craftsmanship associated with Continental jewelry...
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural ruby Bubbles 6 carats Origin - Africa Yellow natural sapphire Orange natural sa...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Stylish emerald & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s)
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish emerald & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Emerald cut emerald measures 6.5mm (estimated at 1.24 carats). 14 round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,866Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Modern Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$11,200Sale Price|30% Off
Lotus 18K 3.60 Ct Zambia Intense Green Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Lotus 18K 3.60 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* Lotus-certified natural intense green, Zambia emerald weighing 3.60 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with n...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Edwardian 3.95ct Colombian Emerald & 3.15ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
- Edwardian antique emerald & diamond Toi et Moi ring - 3.95ct cushion-shape Colombian emerald - 3.15ct Old Mine-cut diamond - Antique Edwardian, circa 1901-1914 - 18K yellow g...
Emerald, Diamond, 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
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
$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
Cartier 1980s Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A timeless vintage creation from Cartier, this 1980s ring showcases refined luxury and bold design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features a vivid cabochon-cut emerald weighing appr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
0.90 Carat Zambian Emerald Solitaire Ring Blue Sapphire Accents in 14K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Solitaire Ring, Emerald Engagement Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring, Natural Blue Sapphire Accent Ring** Elegant and timeless, this handcrafted solitaire ring sh...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Exceptional 14.11 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable statement of elegance and rarity, this extraordinary ring showcases a breathtaking 14.11 carat Emerald Cut Diamond, certified by GIA as F Color, VS2 Clarity. The diamond...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
18CT Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
A beautiful cocktail ring, perfect for your special events, a perfect birthday gift for your special lady. Make a statement where-ever you go with an Imperial creation. Emerald cut...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Five Stone Emerald Ring in 18k White Gold by Maria Jose Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Five Stone Emerald Ring in 18k White Gold by Maria Jose Jewelry. Dimensions: Ring size 6. Materials: 18kt White Gold, 2.41 Carat Center Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald, 1.24 Carats tot...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Waterfall Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Waterfall Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a cascading cluster of prong-set round emeralds accented by near-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Sugarloaf Emerald, carved Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rubies Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Sugarloaf is 25.58 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 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
$466Sale Price / item|50% Off
Baguette green and purple gems half eternity silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette lab emerald and lab amethyst 14k gold half eternity ring. 14k gold ring with purple and green gems. Minimalist baguette gems mens, unisex ring. Semi-eternity gold ring. Met...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Cartier Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Daphne Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Diamond And Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Signet Ring. 18k yellow gold Cartier ring set with a beautiful 3.5mm centre diamond with F/G Colour and VVS clar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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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