5ct Colombian Emerald

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 5ct colombian emerald for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and platinum — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 82 vintage or 67 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 5ct colombian emerald from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 5ct colombian emerald from Non Branded, Doris Panos and Gad & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and pear cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 5ct colombian emerald, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

Prices for a 5ct colombian emerald can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $360 and can go as high as $250,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $12,000.

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.