Colombian Emerald Cabochon
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Bangles
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century European Dome Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Swiss Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
Antique 1850s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Colombian Modern Dome Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Dome Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Colombian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modernist Dome Rings
Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modernist Dome Rings
Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modernist Dome Rings
Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
Vintage 1980s German Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century American Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
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Colombian Emerald Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Colombian Emerald Cabochon?
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.
- What is a cabochon emerald?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A cabochon emerald is a gemstone that has been cut and polished to feature a dome shape on top and a flat bottom. It is smooth and has no facets. Although faceted gemstones are quite popular, non-faceted gems are also in style. For example, cabochons are smoothly polished instead of faceted, and are usually oval-shaped. Many people love cabochons for their simplicity and elegance. Carved cabochons also make interesting pieces. For example, the cameo gemstone, which features a carved silhouette, has made a resurgence in recent years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage cabochon emerald jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Colombian emeralds are special because they are purer than the gemstones found in other countries. The lack of iron in their composition gives them a high degree of clarity and more vibrant color. On 1stDibs, find a range of Colombian emerald gemstone jewelry.








