The Atocha Emeralds
Origin of name The Atocha Emeralds refer to the Emeralds originally of Muzo and Chivor origins in Colombia, which were […]
Emeralds, Famous Gemstones
Emeralds, Famous Gemstones
Ashok Kumar Sancheti’s Carved Emerald at the NMNH of the Smithsonian Institution
Origin of name The carved emerald representing the profile of a woman’s head, carved out of a natural emerald crystal
Famous Gemstones, topaz
“Lua de Maraba” Topaz
Origin of name “Lua de Maraba” in the Portuguese language means “The Moon of Maraba.” Maraba is one of the
Famous Gemstones, topaz
Topaz Amarelo (Yellow Topaz)
Origin of name “Amarelo” in the Portuguese language means “Yellow,” and therefore “Topaz Amarelo” simply means “Yellow Topaz.” This is
Famous Gemstones
El-Dorado Topaz
Origin of name The “El-Dorado Topaz” discovered in Minas Gerais in Brazil, seems to get its name from the legend
Famous Gemstones
Braganza “Diamond”
Origin of name The Braganza Diamond, previously thought to be a diamond but now considered to be a giant topaz
Famous Gemstones
Hall Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Origin of Name The Hall Sapphire and Diamond Necklace gets its name from the Late Mrs. Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall,
Famous Gemstones
Simon Patiño’s Magnificent Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Origin of Name The impressive emerald and diamond necklace was designed by Cartier London in 1937 after they had purchased
Famous Gemstones
Princess Faiza’s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Fringe Necklace
Lareef A. Samad – B.Sc (Hons) Origin of Name As the name indicates, the exquisite Art Deco emerald and diamond
Famous Gemstones
Julius Cohen Necklace – Bequest of Margaret McCormack Sokol to the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection
Origin of Name The Julius Cohen Necklace gets its name from the designers of this exquisitely crafted 18k yellow-gold and