Go Green – Wear A Vintage Emerald Ring

Although the Art Deco Age was actually a different time period that that of Art Deco vintage jewelry, the designs of the day took their cues from that era. A vintage emerald ring, with its bright bold color and large square or rectangular shape was a prized possession in the wild and wonderful 1920s.

An emerald of quality can sometimes be even more expensive than a diamond. Their value is somewhat determined by the number of “inclusions” or “jardins” that the emerald contains as these are what gives the stone its vibrant color. A deep green emerald with many “jardins” is worth quite a bit more than a paler stone with fewer of them. If you are hunting for a vintage emerald ring, this little tip will help you to determine if the price of the emerald corresponds to its depth of color.

The most beautiful emeralds come from Colombia and have set the standard for all emeralds. Even those that do not come directly from Colombia are often referred to as Colombian emeralds if they are of good quality. If you find a vintage emerald ring that is truly from Colombia, it could be another sign of its quality.

As with many gemstones, emeralds have some myth and mystery surrounding them. In ancient times it was believed that poor eyesight could be restored by gazing at an emerald. There are even stories that suggest people believed that wearing an emerald could heighten intelligence.

Many also believed that owning an emerald, although a sign of wealth in itself also meant a wealthier life for the future. Perhaps this view of the emerald explains why the color green has a universal connection to money.

If you were born in the month of May you can wear an emerald as your birthstone, and if you are so lucky as to have found a vintage emerald ring, perhaps all the truth about a wealthy and wise life will come true for you!