This contemporary bracelet was recently created utilizing the same style and materials from the treasures of Tutankhamun. This bracelet features a scarab in the center,  More »

This contemporary bracelet was recently created utilizing the same style and materials from the treasures of Tutankhamun. This bracelet features a scarab in the center, flanked by serpents, terminating in lotus blossoms. The gold is inlaid with precious stones, namely lapis lazuli, turquoise, and carnelian. The timeless beauty of this bracelet reveals that the design, although thousands of years old, is still as fresh and stylish as it was in the time of the pharaohs. Although the original was intended to adorn the king throughout the afterlife, this modern creation will make whoever wears it today feel like royalty while simultaneously evoking the majesty of Ancient Egypt. - (FJ.7218)Origin: Egypt Circa: 21 st Century AD Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Style: Tutankhamun Medium: Gold, Lapis Lazuli   « Less

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so-called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the Old and New Worlds, a stone  More »

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so-called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the Old and New Worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone’s intense green beauty. The famous queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the Red Sea coast in the First Century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds were found in the buried Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum that probably came originally from Egypt. In Mesoamerica, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, most particularly the Incas who worshipped them as sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of Royalty, or in some cases were traded farther East to the Persian and Indian courts. Today, the major source for emeralds is South America and especially Colombia, where mines first worked by the Pre- Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has always made it a valuable and potent talisman. It is said to cure diseases of the eye, free the body from poisons, arrest physical decay of all sorts, stop dysentery, facilitate childbirth and end attacks of epilepsy. The bright velvety green of this gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been through the ages. - (FJ.2019)Origin: Russia Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Siberian Emerald Ring Medium: Emerald, Gold   « Less

This genuine Colombian cabochan emerald, weighing 9 carats, has been mounted in an 18 karat gold ring. A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the  More »

This genuine Colombian cabochan emerald, weighing 9 carats, has been mounted in an 18 karat gold ring. A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so-called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the Old and New Worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone’s intense green beauty. The famous queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the Red Sea coast in the First Century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds were found in the buried Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum that probably came originally from Egypt. In Mesoamerica, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, most particularly the Incas who worshipped them as sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of Royalty, or in some cases were traded farther East to the Persian and Indian courts. Today, the major source for emeralds is South America and especially Colombia, where mines first worked by the Pre- Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has always made it a valuable and potent talisman. It is said to cure diseases of the eye, free the body from poisons, arrest physical decay of all sorts, stop dysentery, facilitate childbirth and end attacks of epilepsy. The bright velvety green of this gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been through the ages. - (FJ.2575)Origin: Colombia Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Emerald Rings Medium: Emerald and Gold   « Less

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is the rarest of the so-called precious gems. It has been mined since Antiquity in both the Old and New Worlds. Queen  More »

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is the rarest of the so-called precious gems. It has been mined since Antiquity in both the Old and New Worlds. Queen Cleopatra of Egypt had mines near Zabara on the Red Sea Coast, and wore emeralds herself or gave them as gifts to friends. In ancient America, emeralds were treasured by native cultures, particularly the Inca, who worshiped them as sacred. As a talisman, emerald is said to cure diseases of the eye, to free the body from poisons, and to arrest physical decay. It enhances dreams and meditation, and increases spiritual awareness. Its green beauty makes it as prized today as it has always been through history. - (FJ.3190)Origin: Brazil Collection: Brazilian Emerald Medium: Emerald/Gold   « Less

Highly prized for its gorgeous green color, the emerald was also esteemed in ancient times for its curative properties. It was thought beneficial to the eyes, and used as a  More »

Highly prized for its gorgeous green color, the emerald was also esteemed in ancient times for its curative properties. It was thought beneficial to the eyes, and used as a talisman against evil spirits. Because of the gem's purity of color it was also believed to assist women in childbirth and seen as an emblem of chastity. In the New Testament the emerald is denoted as the fourth jewel in the foundation of the New Jerusalem wall (Rev.21:19). However, the beauty of the stone is what attracts our admiration and makes the wearing of the emerald something very special. - (FJ.3578)Origin: Colombia Collection: Emerald Ring Style: Cabochon Medium: Gold/Emerald   « Less

Exquisite Siberian cabachon emerald weighing 18.74 carats set in a ring of 18 karat gold. A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is the rarest of the so-called  More »

Exquisite Siberian cabachon emerald weighing 18.74 carats set in a ring of 18 karat gold. A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is the rarest of the so-called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without a flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone’s intense green beauty. The famous queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the red sea coast in the first century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds were found in the buried roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which probably came originally from Egypt. In Meso America, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, most particularly the Incas who worshiped them as sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of courts. Today, the major source for emeralds is South America and especially Colombia, where mines first worked by the Pre-Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has always made it a valuable and potent talisman. It is said to cure diseases of the eye, free the body from poisons, arrest physical decay of all sorts, stop dysentery, facilitate childbirth and end attacks of epilepsy. The bright green of this gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been throughout the ages. - (FJ.5053)Origin: Siberia/ Russia Collection: Gem Stone Rings Medium: Emerald/Gold   « Less

Esteemed from ancient times the emerald appears in the Bible as a stone in the breastplate of judgment. (Exodus 28: 18). As with other precious gems the emerald was thought  More »

Esteemed from ancient times the emerald appears in the Bible as a stone in the breastplate of judgment. (Exodus 28: 18). As with other precious gems the emerald was thought to have many curative properties-- including being good for eyesight, to drive off evil spirits, assist women in childbirth and help maintain the chastity of the wearer. In Upper Egypt a mine was in operation as early as 1650 B.C., with Greeks working the mines at the time of Alexander the Great: the same ones to yield magnificent emeralds for Cleopatra. This cabochon emerald ring is in keeping with the splendors of those ancient times, as elegant today as it would have been for monarchs who once ruled the world. - (FJ.5380)Origin: Colombia Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Cabochon Medium: Emerald, Gold   « Less

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone  More »

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone's intense green beauty. The famous queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the red sea coast in the first century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds were found in the buried roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which probably came originally from Egypt. In Meso-America, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, most particularly the Incas who worshiped them as sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of royalty, or in some cases were traded farther east to the Persian and Indian courts. Today, the major source for emeralds is South America and especially Colombia, where mines first worked by the Pre-Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has always made it a valuable and potent talisman. It is said to cure diseases of the eye, free the body from poisons, arrest physical decay of all sorts, stop dysentery, facilitate childbirth and end attacks of epilepsy. The bright velvety green of this gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been through the ages. - (FJ.5584)Origin: Brazil Collection: Emerald Rings Medium: Emerald/Gold   « Less

The green of an emerald is incomparable. The depth of its color is so vibrant and rich various ancient cultures used the stone to symbolize spring, and also as the earth's  More »

The green of an emerald is incomparable. The depth of its color is so vibrant and rich various ancient cultures used the stone to symbolize spring, and also as the earth's guardian of generation and ripening. Emeralds were the favorite gem of the love goddess Venus because they were believed to strengthen a lover's passion. This very beautiful ring contains a pear shaped emerald at it's 'heart', encircled by many smaller emeralds and diamonds like admirers around a princess. There is a magical element in the design, as if it were not made by hand but sprung from nature as a rare phenomenon. When considering the work an expert gem cutter, jeweler and nature went through to create this ring, it can be considered a phenomenon indeed! - (FJ.5745)Origin: Brazil, South Africa Collection: Gem Stone Rings Style: Emerald Rings Medium: Emerald, Diamond   « Less

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone  More »

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is a rare of the so called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone's intense green beauty. Queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the red sea coast in the first century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds (which had probably been exported from Egypt) were found in the buried roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. In Meso-America, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, particularly the Incas, to whom they were sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of royalty or were traded with Persian and Indian courts. Today, the major source of emeralds is South America, especially Columbia, where mines first worked by Pre-Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has al ways made it a valuable and potent talisman, and the bright velvety green of the gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been through the ages. - (FJ.5878)Origin: Columbia Collection: Modern Jewelry Medium: Emerald and Gold   « Less