Emerald Muzo
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Alexandrite, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Beryl, Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Emerald Muzo For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Emerald Muzo?
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.
- Are Muzo emeralds rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Muzo emeralds are rare. Mined from the Muzo area of Columbia, Muzo emeralds are known for their bold, green hue and utmost quality, making them a popular choice for jewelry collectors. You’ll find a selection of authentic Muzo emerald jewelry pieces on 1stDibs.