Lush Greens: Emerald Jewelry

Emerald Gemstone Jewelry

Emeralds are the jewels of royalty. These deeply saturated green gemstones have been used in artistic designs for thousands of years. They are meant to symbolize love, longing, beauty, and safe travels for those given as gifts.

Significance of the Emerald

Emerald is the birthstone of May and associated with several ancient figures in both history and mythology. The emerald often represents the goddess Venus because of her power in the realms of love and beauty. Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 2000 B.C., and Cleopatra's collection was one of the most extensive in the world. It is also said that emeralds were her favorite gemstone.

Ross-Simons' Emerald Jewelry

Emeralds are one of the rarest and most expensive gemstones in the world. Cuts of high quality become even more expensive than diamonds because of their rich color and rarity in the natural world. Our selection of emerald rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches are all set in fine sterling silver or gold and are designed to suit a variety of personal styles.

We also include rough-cut emeralds in our collection to offer a more affordable option for shoppers. These unpolished emeralds have the same rich, saturated hues but are not as clear as our more elusive classic cut emeralds. As the carat weight, uniformity of color, and translucency increase, the rarity and price of emeralds will too. However, we strive to create lasting pieces that you can feel proud to wear every single day.

Caring For Your Ross-Simons Jewelry

Because emeralds are relatively hard on the Mohs scale, they are durable for everyday use. However, they should not be submerged in water for too long or worn during strenuous activity, including exercise. To clean your emerald, wash gently with soap and warm water and dry before placing it in a Ross-Simons jewelry box.