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Amanda’s Style File: Celebrate May Birthdays with Emeralds
May’s birthstone has those born in other months feeling green with envy.
Lily Gabriella Fine Jewellery “Spira” striped ring in 18-karat yellow gold with emeralds ($8,600)
Emeralds have a rich history that has captivated jewelry lovers for millennia. They have been favored by royalty the world over, from Indian maharajas to European aristocrats.
Whether seen in a historic royal collection or on today’s red carpets, emeralds continue to steal designers' hearts through the years, popping up in the best and brightest’s new collections.
Contemporary designers are creating glorious emerald jewelry that is fit for the kings and queens of our own lives. Prepare to fall in love with emeralds as you flip through this Amanda’s Style File and find pieces fit for dreams.
Ananya emerald ombré “Scatter” ear jackets with emeralds, tsavorites and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold ($17,320)
ARK Fine Jewelry 18-karat gold and emerald “Bliss” studs ($2,250)
Arman Sarkisyan 22-karat gold and oxidized silver “Emerald Starburst” ring with emeralds and diamonds ($5,250)
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Dima Jewellery small hoop earrings with emerald drops and diamonds ($2,250)
Eden Presley “Pop” earrings with emeralds and diamonds set in 14-karat yellow gold ($5,900)
Emily P. Wheeler 18-karat yellow gold “Line Ring” with emeralds ($2,350)
Fabergé “Essence” 18-karat rose gold and emerald surprise locket and ring featuring Gemfields Zambian emerald ($5,800)
Goshwara emerald hoops with diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold from the “G-One” collection (Price Upon Request)
Joshua J. 13.03-carat emerald ring with diamonds set in platinum ($94,461)
Kavant & Sharart “GeoArt Due TT” brushed ear jacket earrings with emeralds and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($9,240)
Le Vian ring featuring a 3.07-carat oval cut emerald, surrounded with diamonds and set in platinum (Price Upon Request)
Lily Gabriella Fine Jewellery “Spira” striped ring in 18-karat yellow gold with emeralds ($8,600)
Luvente 14-karat yellow gold and emerald earrings ($3,560)
Pamela Zamore octagon star pendant with emerald and diamond set in 18-karat yellow gold ($6,150)
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Shakti Ellenwood “Esma” emerald heart ring set in 18-karat yellow Fairtrade gold (£2,598 or approximately $3,612)
Suzanne Kalan 18-karat rose gold “Bold Fireworks Collection” emerald large butterfly ring ($12,000)
W. Rosado haute joaillerie emerald earrings with Tahitian pearls set in 18-karat black rhodium-plated gold ($47,800)
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