Emeralds have been captivating our attention for thousands of years and are prized for their rich color, making them the most vibrant of all the green gemstones[1]. Famous emerald jewelry pieces come from various regions and have been owned by celebrities, royalty, and historical figures. Here are some notable examples:
- Chalk Emerald: This 37.8-carat emerald is considered one of the finest emeralds in the world due to its outstanding clarity and velvety rich green color. It is set in a platinum and gold ring designed by Harry Winston Inc., surrounded by 60 pear-shaped diamonds totaling 15 carats[1].
- Stotesbury Emerald: This legendary 34-carat emerald was owned by three distinguished American collectors: Evelyn Walsh McLean, May Bofils Stanton, and Eva Stotesbury[1].
- Seringapatam Jewels: This collection of emerald jewelry features a necklace, a brooch, a bracelet, and a pair of drop earrings, all crafted from emeralds, diamonds, platinum, and gold. The emeralds were given to British Major-General George Harris after his victory at the Battle of Seringapatam in India in 1799[2].
- Elizabeth Taylor’s Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch: Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor received this emerald and diamond pendant/brooch from her future husband, Richard Burton, during the shooting of the movie Cleopatra[3].
- Cleopatra’s Emerald Collection: The first known emerald mines were in Egypt, dating from at least 330 BC into the 1700s. Cleopatra was known to have a passion for emerald and used it in her royal adornments[4].
- Mogul Mughal Emerald: This 217.80-carat emerald is one of the largest emeralds ever recorded and is engraved with Islamic prayers on one side and a floral pattern on the other[3].
- The Cambridge Emeralds: These emeralds were won in a lottery for charity by Augusta and her husband Prince Adolphus, the Duke of Cambridge, during a travel stop in Frankfurt. The gemstones were presented as about 30-40 stunning cabochon emeralds[5].
- Halle Berry’s Emerald Engagement Ring: The square cut, 4-carat emerald engagement ring given to Halle Berry contains Phoenician codes rumored to represent the couple’s relationship, making it a one-of-a-kind, priceless symbol of love[6].
These are just a few examples of famous emerald jewelry pieces from different regions. The vibrant green color and rarity of emeralds have made them a popular choice for jewelry throughout history, and they continue to captivate people today.
Citations:
[1] https://galeriemagazine.com/worlds-most-famous-emerald-jewels/
[2] https://www.diamondstuds.com/news/historys-most-famous-emerald-gems/amp
[3] https://blog.gemsny.com/notable-collections-emeralds/
[4] https://www.gia.edu/emerald-history-lore
[5] https://emeralds.com/education/famous-emeralds/
[6] https://evagemsandjewels.com/blogs/insights/celebrity-engagement-rings-with-coloured-gems
