Colombian Opal
2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Titanium
2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Black Opal, 18k...
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 22k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Colombian Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.