Cats Eye Emerald
Mid-20th Century Retro Three-Stone Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hessonite, Gol...
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
1990s Drop Necklaces
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Asian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Y...
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...
Late 20th Century Indian Hoop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Zircon, 22k...
Antique Mid-19th Century Three-Stone Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Bracelets
Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...
20th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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How Much is a Cats Eye Emerald?
The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). 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 numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
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 jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
- Is a cat s eye stone rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the cat’s eye chrysoberyl gem is extremely rare. The highly sought after stone is only found in a few deposits in the world. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is cat’s eye a real stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, cat's eye is a real stone. Its scientific name is cymophane. Cat's eye is part of the chrysoberyl family of minerals, which also includes alexandrite. The stone is a greenish-yellow color and shows off a luminescent band that resembles the way a cat's eyes shine in the dark. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cat's eye jewelry.