Emerald Necklaces

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You should never put an emerald necklace, or any emerald jewelry, in an ultrasonic cleaner. Emeralds are too fragile for ultrasonic cleaners.

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.

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.

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.