Emerald Jewelry

The emerald is an ancient gemstone with a long and storied history. It was a favorite stone of Egyptian pharaohs, who associated the emerald with rebirth and fertility for its rich green tones. Today, its color continues to symbolize renewal and growth. Other lore surrounding the emerald says that the stone can enable more eloquent speech and enhance the wearer's intelligence and wit.

There are a few sure signs that your emerald jewelry is real. First is from the signature green color, which can range in hue from yellow-green to blue-green. Most emeralds are also not completely clear but instead have inclusions known as "jardin" that add to their beauty and uniqueness. Additionally, when held up to the light, a genuine emerald will lightly shine, but it won't exhibit the sparkling rainbow flashes known as "fire." If you want to be certain that your fine jewelry has real emeralds, then all you have to do is purchase from an established and reputable jeweler like Blue Nile.

The emerald is a fairly durable gemstone at a 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Though not easily scratched, it can be susceptible to chipping. Any type of emerald jewelry can be worn every day as long as it's worn with care, but your best options are pieces like emerald earrings or necklaces that aren't exposed to a lot of wear and tear. It is a good idea to remove emerald rings and bracelets before tackling an activity with your hands.

With impressive color, unique style and notable durability, emerald green jewelry makes an excellent gift. Choose standalone pieces like necklaces or rings with this iconic gem or opt for complete emerald jewelry sets. Emerald is an incredibly popular birthstone, making platinum, silver and gold jewelry with this gem a leading choice.

Jewelry with emeralds requires special care. You can gently wipe your emerald clean with a moist cloth, but you should avoid more intense cleaning methods. Do not use steam cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners on real emerald jewelry. Visit our gemstone care and cleaning guide to learn more.

Though diamond jewelry is the most popular, emeralds represent one of our leading gemstone jewelry designs. Emerald earrings are great styles for any occasion, while emerald bracelets and emerald necklaces are pieces often worn on special occasions. The birthstone meanings and added symbolism, history, and style of emerald makes this gem a leading choice for colorful on-trend jewelry.

We offer green gemstone jewelry for every budget and style. Choose from men’s jewelry featuring this verdant stone, women’s styles, gender neutral designs, and even custom jewelry with emeralds. Our real emerald jewelry is available in sterling silver, rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold.

Some emeralds receive enhancements to improve their clarity and color. Visit our guide to gemstone enhancements to learn more.

When shopping for platinum, gold or silver emerald jewelry, it’s important to keep gemstone color in mind above all else. A well-saturated emerald will stand out in any setting. As with all jewelry, it’s also important to buy from jewelry stores that you trust. Visit our guide to gemstone jewelry for more tips.

Yes, emerald is the birthstone for May. This makes emerald green jewelry a popular gift to celebrate May birthdays or special occasions.

Jewelry-quality emeralds have been found in Colombia, Zambia, Madagascar, Canada, and Russia.