Emeralds have long been credited with mythical powers and prized by connoisseurs. Emeralds were mined near the Red Sea during the time of Cleopatra, when the ancients believed the magnificent green stones could be used to quell ocean storms, prevent evil spells and endow their owners with supernatural powers.
The Colombian emerald is regarded by experts as the ultimate in quality and color. In fact, the world’s largest emerald crystal, at 7052 carats, was discovered in 1969 in the Cruces Mines in Gachala, Colombia. Although Colombia remains the world’s largest supplier of the fascinating green gems, which get their color from chromium, many emeralds on the market today come from Russia, Africa and Brazil.
One of the world’s most noteworthy emeralds is a 168 carat rarity donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1931 by the Mackay family of the Comstock Lode silver fortune.
According to ancient belief, an emerald will protect its wearers from illness and enable them to predict the future.
For those willing to tempt fate with these magnificent stones look no further than the treasured offerings from our fine collection of oval, emerald-cut and heart-shaped cuts. A truly magical quality surrounds any gift that includes one of these rare gems.
Below is a small sample of some of our fine emerald products.
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Emerald Ring Beautiful ladys 18kt yellow and white gold handmade diamond and emerald ring. Has a centre bezel set heart shaped faceted natural emerald gauging approx. 8.7mm by 7.5mm by 5.4mm and weighs by electronic diamond scale 1.63cts. It is a medium green color with a very good color rating. Bead set in the white gold are a total of 63 full cut brilliant diamonds weighing by electronic diamond scale 1.28cts. total. Average color - F, average clarity - VS-SI. |
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Emerald Ring
Ladys 18kt yellow and white gold diamond and emerald ring. The centre contains a pear shaped natural emerald weighing approx. by gauge 1.80cts with 4 full cut brilliant diamonds set in the shoulders |
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Emerald Earrings 18kt gold diamond and emerald earrings. Each earring contains a centre emerald mixed cut natural colombian emerald each weighing approx. by gauge 2.00cts. Surrounding the centre emeralds set in 18kt yellow gold are 8 for a total of 16 full cut brilliant diamonds |
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Emerald Pendant 18kt gold diamond and emerald pendant. The pendant contains a beautiful emerald cut natural colombian emerald weighing approx. by gauge 3.50cts. The centre emerald is surrounded by 18 full cut brilliant diamonds |
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Emerald Pendant Ladys 18kt yellow and white gold diamond and emerald collar necklace. Has a rounded zig zag pattern in the front. Forming the zig zag are bead set a total of 187 full cut brilliant diamonds weighing approx. by gauge 3.25cts total. Average color-G, average clarity-VS-SI. In the centre of the 5 zig zags are 5 octagon emerald cut faceted natural emeralds weighing approx. by gauge as follows: 1.51ct, 2.05ct, 2.13ct, 2.21ct and 9.82cts. Total weight of the necklace is 93.1 grams. |
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