The Most Expensive Emerald Jewelry Ever Sold

Out of all the four precious gemstones, the emerald has gained an exclusive place in our hearts and minds. Emerald comes from the mineral beryl and was discovered in the Mount Smaragdus region in Egypt in as early as 1500 BCE. Since then it has been discovered all around the world in countries such as Columbia, India, Austria, Brazil, etc. The word emerald has been derived from the Latin word esmaralda/esmaraldus, which means green gem. Scoring as high as 7.5 to 8 out of 10 on the Mohs scales of hardness, emerald can be used in everyday jewelry.
There are many pieces of jewelry that are known to the world because of their stunning craftsmanship or exorbitant price point due to the size of gemstones featured in the jewelry. The Rockefeller emerald sold to Harry Winston is the world’s second most expensive emerald jewelry sold at a whopping $5,511,500. If the Rockefeller Emerald is the second most expensive then which is the first?

Image: Elizabeth taylor’s jewelry
Elizabeth Taylor’s love affair is set in stone, literally! With an affection for emerald and Bvlgari jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor’s emerald brooch with diamonds on the side, and pendant earrings along with many more magnificent pieces were sold for a total of $100 million.
Elizabeth Taylor - The Golden Globe and Academy Award winner was not only an amazing actress but also had a fabulous taste in jewelry. The rarest of the gemstones like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds from the most iconic jewelers piqued her interest. Don’t we all have a favorite brand? Elizabeth had a special place in her heart for the Italian brand Bvlgari. Her Husband Richard Burton during an interview exclaimed that the only Italian Elizabeth Taylor knew was Bvlgari.

With a love affair in full bloom between Elizabeth and ‘Cleopatra’ co-star Richard Burton, she was showered with magnificent gifts from her favorite Maison- Bvlgari. Taylor, however, was a true jewelry aficionado not only was she drawn to the sparkling gems but she appreciated the craftsmanship too. From her emerald engagement ring, popularly known as the Taylor Burton fiancée ring, the masterpiece with diamonds, to the emerald necklace she wore for her wedding, Taylor’s preference in jewelry is clearly evident.  

In 2011, after Elizabeth Taylor’s death, all her beloved jewelry were auctioned. The auction received a huge response! All of her jewelry was bought in this auction!  The 23.46 carat emerald and diamond pendant brooch from Bvlgari is one of the most expensive emeralds sold at any auction. The emerald brooch is extravagant and it claimed a whopping $6,578,500. We are as astonished as you are but sure emerald brooch’s beauty is definitely priceless!
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