#russian emerald

[thejewellerybox]

Ural emerald pendant by Alexey Denisov-Uralsky, Russian, 1914-17

'The present pendant, featuring a rare and exceptionally large Russian emerald from the Ural region, exemplifies Denisov-Uralsky's interest in Russia's native precious stones. The emerald is set in gold and platinum by the Sixth Jewelry Artel of St. Petersburg, and it can be dated to the period of 1914-1917...' ($225,000, 1stdibs)

[multicolourgems]

Although no new emerald deposits have been officially worked since 1945, Russian emeralds are still famous for their exceptional shades and crystal lucidity, like these remarkably clean, untreated, and oil free gems.