EMERALDS

The vibrant green colour of emeralds has made it one of the most prized gemstones in history. Fine emerald jewellery was sometimes considered even more valuable than its purely diamond counterpart due to its often striking appearance, rarity, and clarity.

Another gemstone associated with divinity, it was linked to the Greek goddess of love, Venus. She was the most beloved and desired of all gods. The stone was considered a symbol of love and hope through her.

For the ancient Egyptians, emeralds were a sign of fertility and longevity. They were thought to be a gift from Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom and the moon. Cleopatra was known to wear emerald jewellery when meeting foreign dignitaries. Emeralds were believed to convey an impression of power and wealth.

Though not considered as passionate and bold as the fiery red of rubies, emeralds do give a sense of subdued vivacity thanks to their cool blue undertones. Throughout history, these gemstones have been associated with feelings of peace, balance, and wisdom. With colouring that strongly reflects nature, it has also been considered a symbol of renewal and healing.

It is very difficult to find these stones in fine and extra-fine quality. This rarity is part of the reason for the high value of emeralds, and consequently, luxury emerald jewellery. These stones can be found in a colour range of yellow-green to blue-green.

At the House of Mahallati, we source for only the highest quality of Colombian emeralds. These South American gemstones are considered the most valuable and beautiful because of their warm and rich pure green colouring. Their clarity and vivid hues make them ideal for settings in diamond emerald jewellery pieces. The combination of these gemstones makes for the perfect pairing. We offer an amazing array of emerald jewellery sets for your consideration at our stores and online.