Colombian Emerald Cabochon
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Cufflinks
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
Vintage 1910s Colombian Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Sapphire, Tourmalin...
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Victorian Dome Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Band Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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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.








