Green, the colour of meadows and summer glades is one of the most restful colours for the eye and gazing at an emerald, tsavorite or verdant tourmaline has a similar effect. Green stones have the power to assuage guilt, helpful in reducing anxiety and they also symbolise growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility.
This open ring from Gubelin, inspired by morning dew on a lily features the calming green of a beautiful tourmaline cabochon.
Emeralds, the green stone par excellence were first discovered in Egypt, long before the Spanish Conquistadores were won over by the mesmerising green stones from Colombia. Queen Cleopatra’s emerald mines may be depleted but the beautiful green stones that came from the desert between the Red Sea and the Nile were a symbol of the Greek queen who relished the glamour and power of these most precious stones of the Roman and Ptolamaic world. Our love of green stones has never waned and once Colombian emeralds seeped through the early trade routes, they became a favourite of the Mughals, entranced by the stone that so vividly captured the colour of Islam.
Set with a chrysoprase framed by delicate diamonds, this necklace from Ileana Makri features a long chain decorated with chrysoprase beads.
As well as emeralds, tsavorites, peridots, tourmalines and chrysoprase are other green gemstones that embody our desire for calm and protection. Here is a selection of jewels from around the world that will bring a soothing balm to both the wearer and admirer. This goes hand in hand with the trend for jewels with talismanic qualities of protection and amulet-like forms. Bring the two together and you have the winning combination for a year fraught with the Covid-19 pandemic and all the uncertainty it has unleashed.
Designed like a talisman or an amulet, the emerald Evil Eye ring from Shay will protect its wearer from any malevolent forces.
Bold and opulent ring from Rosa de la Cruz, hand carved in ebony and set with an impressive emerald cabochon.
Inonge Zita set up her company to create work for women gem cutters in her native Zambia. She also makes jewellery from Zambian gems such as these working with a master goldsmith in Denmark. The pear drops can be removed and the top part worn as studs and can be purchased separately or as a set.
If you like green these delicate earrings set with vivid tsavorites and diamonds are for you. These are designed by Raphaele Canot.
This chain ring from LA based Lizzie Mandler with a beautiful round-cut emerald looks like a miniature bracelet for your finger.
This emerald ring designed by Jade Jagger has a very organic feel thanks to the raw shape of stone and the fact that it is crafted by hand in Jaipur.
Lions became a key motif for Gucci when Alessandro Michele began designing collections for the Italian brand in 2015. This lion head ring with diamond eyes and a green diopside hidden inside its mouth will give strength, courage, power and wisdom to its wearer.
Ana Khouri crafted this intricate ring using Fairmined gold and round-cut emeralds with a total weight of 2.5 carats.
Set with chrysoprase discs decorated with round-cut diamonds, these earrings from Fernando Jorge are crafted in Italy.
Designed like a talisman or an amulet, the emerald Evil Eye ring from Shay will protect its wearer from any malevolent forces.
We like everything about this emerald choker from Shay. It combines simplicity, wahoo effect and perfect craftsmanship.
Set with a chrysoprase framed by delicate diamonds, this necklace from Ileana Makri features a long chain decorated with chrysoprase beads.
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