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 part composed by emeralds, rubies and sapphires surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important Cartier 9 carat Panthère 18K Ring Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Make an unforgettable statement with the fierce sophistication of the Panthère de Cartier ring. This exquisite piece brings the Maison’s emblematic animal to life in dazzling fashion...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
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
Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Antique ring with crown in White Gold/or Silver on 14K Green Gold band. No hallmarks. Made ca XIX - early XX century. The band was tested 14K Green Go...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, White Gold
$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
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
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cocktail Ring Natural Emerald Statement Ring Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
A striking expression of modern geometry and timeless craftsmanship, this 14K Yellow Gold emerald and sapphire ring is designed to command attention. Clean architectural lines are el...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$544,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Certified Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Certified Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring, AGL Report, 1.75 Total Carat Weight, Size 3.5 A truly exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. emeral...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Estate Platinum Cabochon Emerald Baguette Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully composed ballerina-style cocktail ring crafted in platinum and centered by a remarkable natural cabochon emerald displaying a richly saturated glowing green hue. Surrou...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
Antique Ring 0.6 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold ØUS6 / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds European Ring with curved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 5...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
$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
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
$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
Syna Yellow Gold Band with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.50 ct approx Emeralds 0.15 cts approx Ring size US 6.5, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order Elegantly crafted in 18 karat yel...
Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$5,250Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $10, 500 Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Emerald Diamond Ring Approx 2.35CTS
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT Gold Winston Style Glistening Fancy Green Fancy Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring!!!! Ring features an Outstanding Rar...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Marquise & Round Cut 1.2ct Natural Emerald Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring in 925 sterling silver, features a blend of 9 natural emeralds in marquise and round cuts, combining timeless and contemporary styles. Three marquise-cut emeralds 6...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerlads 12.00 Carat Natural Fire Opal 3.00 Carats Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carats Thi...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring hand- made ca. 1900s - 1920s in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with claw set natural Emerald stone emerald cut 3.25 mm x 2.75 mm / ca.0.15 ct accented two diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
CARTIER 18K White Gold and Diamond Panthère Head Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and iconic expression of Cartier’s most enduring emblem, this Panthère head ring is sculpted in 18k white gold and lavishly pavé-set with brilliant diamonds, creating a su...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,217Sale 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
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
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
$1,072Sale 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
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
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Baguette emerald half eternity silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette emerald half eternity ring silver, gold. Silver ring with emerald. Minimalist baguette emerald mens, unisex ring. Semi-eternity ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating o...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$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
$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
Mid Century Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant mid century emerald and diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold, centered by a richly colored natural emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carats within a sculptural as...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White 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
$1,088Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald Retro Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald Retro Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Zambian Emeralds 15.00 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection ar...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$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
1.32 Ct Zambian Emerald Flower Solitaire Ring 14K Gold Emerald Sapphire Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
Gracefully inspired by blooming florals, this 14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Blue Sapphire Designer Ring is a striking expression of elegance and craftsmanship. At its heart is ...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 3.99 carats Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Blue Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 3.99 carats. The Emerald i...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 2.14 carats natural Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 2.14 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø6US/ 1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with 3 natural stones : Red Ruby, Green Emerald and Blue Sapphire of old European diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.1 ct each . Total...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald 0.3ct Diamond solid 18K ØUS7.75/2.4gr
Located in SE
A German ring, Art- Deco period ca. 1920s - 1930s, hallmarked 18K . Metal is solid 18K White Gold. Openwork crown 15.5mm x 8.7mm x 4.5mm deep with natural princess cut Emerald 3.2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, Emeralds, Ceylon Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emeralds & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Pink Sapphire is 2.75 carats. The Pink...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.15ct Emerald & 1.27ctw Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite allure of our Ballerina Style Cocktail Ring, a stunning masterpiece crafted in luxurious platinum900. At its heart lies a captivating 2.15ctw emerald, radiatin...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
BULGARI 18K Two Tone Diamond and Emerald Serpenti Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic Bulgari Serpenti ring crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, designed as a stylized serpent coiling elegantly around the finger. The sc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby From Africa, Oval Cut 9 Carat Natural Green Emerald from Zambia, Round Cut N...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
$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
18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked London 1908 Engraved inside band 30.1.09 Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegan...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Natural real diamonds sterling silver emerald tourmaline cocktail ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- oxidized silver look Diamond- Natural rose cut diamonds Diamond origi...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Georgian Colombian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Georgian ring is dated 1820/1835 ca. Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt except the Diamond housing made of Silver as for the period. Ring boasts an amazing round design with a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ruby with Emerald Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.96 carats with Emerald 0.90 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$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
$956Sale 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...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Guild 18K 1.02 Ct Zambia Vibrant Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 1.02 Ct Zambia Vibrant Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vibrant vivid green emerald weighing 1.02 ct set on the 18K white ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 3.87ctw GIA Oval Emerald Baguette Ballerina Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - Clarity Enhanced F1- Zambia - 1.80ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete I...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 'Toi Et Moi' Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave By-Pass 'You and Me' Ring Containing One Pear-Shaped Diamond and One Pear-Shaped Emerald. Size - 5 French Assay Marks Signed - Cartier
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Stone, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central green stone surrounded by diamonds and emeralds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 8...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Contemporary Bezel Set Oval Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Ring in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This dainty oval cut emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring an oval emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm at the center. Accented by eight sparkling...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring of 18k and 15k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and evocative Georgian era ring, circa 1770–1790, designed as an elongated navette set with vibrant emeralds, bright white enamel, and centered with a pear shaped rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds five bright emeralds and a halo of sparkling diamonds. The emeralds measure approx 15pts and the diamond total is approx 60pts. Modelled in 8 carat go...
Diamond, Emerald, 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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