Russian Emerald
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dome Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Russian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald
2010s Russian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Crystal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald
2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Russian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Russian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Asian Vanity Items
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Link Bracelets
Emerald
Early 20th Century Russian Lever-Back Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
Emerald
Antique 1890s Russian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Russian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American More Objets d Art and Vertu
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Aquamarine
Early 20th Century Russian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Emerald
Mid-20th Century Russian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Russian Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Retro Solitaire Rings
Emerald
Early 20th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
Antique 1870s Russian Napoleon III Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Cluster Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Emerald
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Russian Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Russian 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.








