Colombian Emerald Cabochon
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dome Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century North American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Colombian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
Late 20th Century Colombian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Beryl, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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.