There are few gems with a history as long and illustrious as the emerald. Throughout centuries, emeralds have been prized and worn by royalty and celebrities — from Cleopatra, Alexander the Great and Charlemagne to Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jackie O. Their lush, verdant hue possesses a unique charm that calls to mind the emergence of an early spring....read more
There are few gems with a history as long and illustrious as the emerald. Throughout centuries, emeralds have been prized and worn by royalty and celebrities — from Cleopatra, Alexander the Great and Charlemagne to Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jackie O. Their lush, verdant hue possesses a unique charm that calls to mind the emergence of an early spring. Beauty aside, emeralds are 20 times rarer than diamonds — a true treasure to behold. And while, historically, Colombia has been the premier source of emeralds, the more recent discovery of cleaner, brighter emeralds in Zambia has jewelers turning to these comparatively more affordable gems to create the spectacular green effect that only these stones can provide. Here we’ve paired glorious Zambian emeralds with glittering diamonds set in gleaming 14k yellow gold. Take home these legends of the jewelry world today.
