Description
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The name of the emerald probably comes from the Latin "Smaragdus", which in turn took this name from the Greek "Smaragdos". The emerald was first mined around 1300 BC in Egypt, which dominated the emerald trade in the Mediterranean region for a long time. Only with the conquest of South America by the Spaniards was their trading position broken, since there were also rich emerald deposits there.
The emerald is one of the most valuable gemstones and has always had a very high value in many cultures. The ancient Egyptians recognized early the healing powers of emerald, but especially its effect on the eyes. Pliny the Elder wrote about it in 77 AD: "If the eyes are weakened, they are strengthened again by looking at the emerald. The gentle green of the stone drives away dullness". Nero, for example, is said to have worn an emerald as a monocle to strengthen his eyes, and it is also said of Cleopatra that she supported her beauty and youth by wearing emeralds.
The emerald was already mentioned in the Bible and was considered in the Revelation of John as the fourth of the twelve foundation stones of the Jerusalem city wall.
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Size & Details
| Material: | One natural emerald in navette cut, approx. 2.40 ct, 12.61 x 6.93 x 4.96 mm 14 diamonds in 16/16 cut or brilliant cut, total 1.26 ct, G-H, vsi-pi White gold 750/000, equivalent to 18 carat |
| Hallmarks: | On the outside of the ring band the French hallmark for 750/000 white gold in the shape of an eagle's head and a sly maker's mark |
| Size: | Ring face about 1.2 x 2.4 cm |
| Ring size: | 55 (inside circumference in mm), corresponds to UK O½, US 7¼ Our goldsmith will be happy to change the size of this ring for you free of charge. You do not know your ring size? We have prepared a simple guide to measure your ring size, compare here! More information about the different ring sizes can be found here. If you have any questions, please call us or send us an email. |
| Weight: | 5.9 g |
| Condition: | Very good |
| Certificate: | Supplied with detailed appraisal from the German Gemstone Valuation Society dated February 24, 2022. Established replacement value: 8.370.- euros. |
| Item ID: | 21-1624 |
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