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Emerald Rings

The emerald is a member of what is called the "Big Three." Together, with rubies and sapphires, emeralds are one of the better-known colored stones. Like many gemstones known in ancient times, the emerald was believed to have special powers. It was supposed to cure cholera and malaria, relieve you from stress and eyestrain, as well as make you quick-witted and more intelligent.

Some of the oldest emerald mines can be found in Egypt, which continued to be an important producer until the 1700s. Today, the largest producer of emeralds is Colombia, yet smaller producers include Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Clarity is often a problem with emeralds, as they have inclusions that are even visible with the naked eye. Often, pieces like vintage emerald rings are treated to improve their clarity. Light and exposure to chemicals can affect such treatments, although most are quite stable. Whether you go for a treated emerald or not depends on whether you value the natural charm of those visible inclusions.


Quick Facts

  • The emerald was a favorite gemstone of Cleopatra, who used it in many of her royal jewelry
  • Emeralds, especially emerald rings, are often the gemstone of choice to celebrate 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries
  • When the Spanish conquered South-America in the 16th century, they valued gold and silver more than gemstones, and actually traded emeralds with the Indians for those precious metals. The Indians had already used emerald in their jewelry for over 500 years

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14k White Gold & Emerald Ring
Feb 20, 10:00 AM EST
14k White Gold & Emerald Ring
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $10,000
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14k White Gold Diamond & Emerald Ring
Feb 20, 10:00 AM EST
14k White Gold Diamond & Emerald Ring
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Est: $10- $10,000
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14k White Gold & Natural Emerald Ring
Feb 20, 10:00 AM EST
14k White Gold & Natural Emerald Ring
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Est: $10- $10,000
$6513 Bids
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18K Gold Italian Diamond Emerald Triangular Ring
by Hill Auction Gallery
Est: $100- $1,000
$42510 Bids
14k Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Panther Ladies Ring in the Style of Cartier
Mar 29, 12:00 PM EDT
14k Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Panther Ladies Ring in the Style of Cartier
by Hess Fine Art
Est: $750- $1,000
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Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Feb 25, 10:00 AM CST
Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring
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Est: $1,800- $2,200
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Emerald, Diamond and 14K Ring
Feb 19, 6:00 PM EST
Emerald, Diamond and 14K Ring
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Est: $200- $300
$1505 Bids
Platinum Colombian Emerald 1.00ct ring
Mar 02, 2:00 PM AEDT
Platinum Colombian Emerald 1.00ct ring
by Tuckerbox Auctions
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD2204 Bids
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14K GOLD 1 CARAT EMERALD RING 14K GOLD SIZE 7
Mar 16, 10:00 AM EDT
14K GOLD 1 CARAT EMERALD RING 14K GOLD SIZE 7
by Imperial Auction
Est: $600- $800
$404 Bids
GIA Natural 1.28CT Columbian Emerald Exquisite Color and Clarity 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Feb 22, 12:00 PM EST
GIA Natural 1.28CT Columbian Emerald Exquisite Color and Clarity 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
by Hess Fine Art
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$604 Bids
14K Yellow Gold, 8.16ct Emerald and Diamond, Filigree Cut Out Ring
Feb 23, 7:00 PM AEST
14K Yellow Gold, 8.16ct Emerald and Diamond, Filigree Cut Out Ring
by Jewellery Auctions Unlimited
Est: AUD2,075- AUD0
AUD1,0503 Bids
Platinum 4.35ctw Emerald and Diamond Ring
Mar 02, 10:00 AM CST
Platinum 4.35ctw Emerald and Diamond Ring
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$253 Bids
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
Mar 02, 10:00 AM CST
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$402 Bids
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Solitaire Ring
Mar 02, 10:00 AM CST
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Solitaire Ring
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$302 Bids
Emerald and 10K Rings
Feb 19, 6:00 PM EST
Emerald and 10K Rings
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Est: $200- $300
$1102 Bids
Joaillerie Bague en or blanc 18 carats sertie d'une émeraude de tail
Feb 19, 6:30 PM CET
Joaillerie Bague en or blanc 18 carats sertie d'une émeraude de tail
by Vanderkindere
Est: €300- €400
€2602 Bids
Ring with old cut diamonds, rubies and central emerald, Total weight: 9.6 g.
Feb 20, 2:30 PM CET
Ring with old cut diamonds, rubies and central emerald, Total weight: 9.6 g.
by Templum Fine Art Auctions
Est: €2,500- €3,500
€1,6002 Bids
14K White Gold, Emerald and Diamond, Halo Ring
Feb 23, 7:00 PM AEST
14K White Gold, Emerald and Diamond, Halo Ring
by Jewellery Auctions Unlimited
Est: AUD670- AUD0
AUD51 Bid

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