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Emerald Necklaces
Gorgeous green emerald pendants and necklaces are the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. Celebrate a May birthday or any special occasion with an emerald necklace.
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Set in gold, silver or other high-quality metals, our emerald necklaces are crafted to bring endless style. They highlight the beauty of this classic gemstone, which is the birthstone for May. Choose an emerald necklace in gold, silver or platinum. These popular gemstones add a unique green color that makes them easy to style or gift.
Women's and men’s emerald necklaces represent growth, renewal and rebirth. This gemstone is celebrated for its symbolism and its style. As part of the beryl family, emerald comes in shades of blue-green and yellow-green. It's a relatively durable gem, especially when set in protective designs like necklaces. You can wear an emerald necklace for any occasion.
White gold and yellow gold are the most popular options for emerald necklaces. They bring style and strength that helps these gemstone shine. Choose a solitaire emerald pendant necklace, a halo design with diamonds or an emerald tennis necklace. We also offer custom options where you can choose the exact emerald you’d like for your necklace.
Emerald necklaces are perfect for stacking, solo styling or gifting. Shine in an emerald pendant necklace, glow in an emerald eternity necklace or give the gift of these popular necklaces.
FAQs about Emerald Necklaces
Are emeralds expensive?
Emeralds are rare gemstones that grow rapidly in price with gem size. Jewelry-quality emeralds are rare, and larger gemstones are especially valued. We offer high-quality emerald necklaces in a variety of styles to fit many budgets.
The vivid green stones belong to a family of gems called beryl, which can be found around the globe. Despite the wide reach of the stones, they are not common, hence their price.
Luckily, we offer emerald necklaces for a wide range of budgets. Our necklaces include small pendants, larger eternity styles and even necklaces featuring emeralds set alongside diamonds.
How much do emeralds cost?
Green-hued gems set into emerald pendant necklaces can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. We offer emerald necklaces in a wide range of price points, making it easy to find the perfect green emerald necklace for your budget.
What is the meaning of an emerald?
Emeralds have been valued for thousands of years, with ancient civilizations seeking the stone for its brilliant hue and calming quality. It has been thought to influence love, longevity, and truth and in modern times is often recognized as the May birthstone.
How do you tell if an emerald is real?
All emeralds that we carry are authentic, so if you've purchased an emerald necklace through us, your gem is absolutely real. If you're wondering about a piece of jewelry you already own, the best way to find out if it's real is to take it to your trusted local jeweler. Inclusions, color zoning and jewelry setting type are all techniques experts can use to assess the authenticity of an emerald necklace.
Another defining factor of true emeralds is that unlike diamonds and peridots, emeralds don't refract a fiery light. Instead, an authentic emerald will shine with a low glow.
Are custom emerald necklaces available?
At Blue Nile, we make it easy to design custom emerald pendant necklaces. You can choose the exact necklace setting and emerald gemstone you’d like featured in your jewelry. Visit our custom pendant designer tool to get started.
Does Blue Nile sell real emerald necklaces?
Yes, we only sell genuine emerald pendants and necklaces. Many of our emeralds are expertly treated to enhance their long-term stability and beauty, but we always work with authentic emeralds. You can learn more about the history and processes of gemstone treatments to discover what makes these techniques the standard for emerald necklaces.
Is this jewelry popular?
Yes, emerald necklaces are some of the most popular pieces of birthstone jewelry we offer at Blue Nile. These gorgeous green gemstones are the May birthstone, showcasing birthdays and special events from this sunny month. An emerald pendant is also great to wear for fans of the gem’s unique color. Visit our emerald guide to learn more about what makes necklaces with this gorgeous gem a popular choice.
What designs are available?
We offer a wide variety of emerald stone necklaces in styles for every taste and budget. Our emerald pendant necklaces are our most popular style, but tennis necklaces with emeralds are also a leading pick. Choose from trendy completed designs such as standalone emerald pendants, emeralds with diamond halos or two-tone necklace styles. We offer men’s and women’s emerald necklaces in gold and silver.
Do emerald stone necklaces make good gifts?
Yes, silver and gold emerald necklaces make excellent gifts for any occasion. Celebrate a graduation with a stylish silver emerald necklace, showcase a May birthday with an emerald necklace in gold or treat your loved one to a green stone necklace just because.
What are tips for buying emerald necklaces?
When shopping for emerald necklaces, it’s important to choose jewelry stores you trust. Focus on jewelers offering high-quality emeralds and consider the wearer’s preferred necklace length. You can visit our gemstone guide and necklace guide to find expert tips for choosing emerald necklaces.
Can you put an emerald necklace in an ultrasonic cleaner?
You should never put an emerald necklace, or any emerald jewelry, in an ultrasonic cleaner. Emeralds are too fragile for ultrasonic cleaners.
What is the best way to care for emerald necklaces?
Silver and gold emerald jewelry is best cleaned with a soft cloth. You can wipe your emerald necklace clean with a moist cloth, and you should immediately dry the jewelry after. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners, sudden temperature changes, or exposure to chemicals like hairsprays and cosmetics.
How do you style an emerald pendant?
You can style your emerald pendant however you’d like! Women's silver and gold emerald necklaces are stylish on their own, but they’re also a colorful choice for necklace layering.
Emerald pendants in gold are best matched with similar jewelry in matching metals, such as gold emerald rings and emerald earrings.
Which necklace length is best?
Most emerald necklaces for women are 18 inches long, comfortably fitting most wearers. We also offer shorter emerald necklaces and longer styles, it all depends on your jewelry preferences. Visit our jewelry education guides to learn more about popular necklace lengths.
What is the symbolism of an emerald necklace?
Emerald necklaces symbolize style, strength, renewal, and truth. They can also represent the month of May, as emerald is May’s birthstone.
How to care for an emerald necklace?
Avoid ultrasonic cleaning or steam cleaning. You can clean an emerald necklace by wiping it lightly with a polishing cloth or moist cloth. Do not use chemicals to clean your emerald necklaces. Get the full gemstone care tips to keep an emerald necklace in shape.
What are the different types of emerald necklaces?
At Blue Nile, we offer a variety of emerald necklaces for men, women and any fans of this green gemstone. Choose from pendants, tennis styles and unique custom designs. The different types of emerald necklace include solitaire emerald pendants, emerald and diamond pendants, eternity emerald tennis necklaces, bar set emerald designs, and unique layering styles.
Can you wear emeralds every day?
With a little extra care, you can wear emerald necklaces daily. Avoid sudden temperature changes or exposure to chemicals like cosmetics and treated water. Protective designs like bezel setting or halos can add extra security to help keep emeralds at their best.
