7 Most Expensive Emerald Gemstone Rings

Emerald gemstone rings are some of the most pricey jewelry in the market, sometimes even more expensive than diamond rings.

Emerald gemstones are flashy green stones many jewelers love to embed into metal bands to give them an extra oomph that catches many eyes. They’re suitable for presents, engagement rings, personal ring collections, and even wedding rings.

Emerald gemstones are quite appealing to the eyes and their owners for many reasons. One of them is for their aesthetic appeal, of course. But did you know emerald rings used to be popular pieces of jewelry because of their anti-inflammatory effects?

7 Most Expensive Emerald Gemstone Rings

We’ve listed 7 of the most expensive emerald gemstone rings below and what they are worth.

1. The Rockefeller Emerald

This very popular emerald ring was sold by Christie’s in 2018 for $5,511,500. It was owned as a brooch by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.’s wife, in 1930. When she passed away, David Rockefeller, her son, had jewelers mount the impressive 18.04-carat emerald on a ring.

At $5,511,500, the Rockefeller emerald ring remains the most expensive and highest price ever that an emerald ever sold for. The ring is made of a platinum gold band, and the single stone is mounted atop on prongs.

2. The Afghan Emerald

In 2015, this exceptional emerald ring sold for HK$17,560,000. The emerald was obtained from one of the rare mines of the world found in Panjshir Valley, near Kabul, Afghanistan.

It’s made of a unique full-round silver band, with a huge 10.11 ct emerald ring set in the middle. It’s worth $225,000 per carat and is known as the most expensive emerald gemstone gotten from Afghanistan.

3. Magnificent Unnamed Emerald and Diamond Ring

This 61.35 carat diamond was sold for $4.6 million at Sotheby's in New York in 2013. The diamond was square-cut and set in a ring surrounded by marquise and pear-cut diamonds weighing 17 carats.

The ring band was made of beautiful yellow gold, and the emerald was said to be of Colombian origin. It only required minor clarity enhancement.

4. The Dupont Emerald

This gemstone was hidden in a drawer for nearly 49 years, insured for only $25,000. It was owned by Jessie Dupont, an arts patron who died in the 1970s.

When she died, she left her 9.11 ct diamond ring to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, where it remained until 2019. It was eventually auctioned off and sold for $1.65 million.

5. The Stotesbury Emerald

This emerald ring is so famous that it was owned by three American collectors: Evelyn Walsh McLean, May Bonfils Stanton, and Eva Stotesbury. It is 34 carats in weight.

This stunning ring features a massive hexagon-shaped emerald stone set in a platinum gold band. The gem is surrounded on all sides by tiny pear-shaped diamonds.

It was auctioned off for $1 million at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels.

6. The Chalk Emerald

Although this emerald ring with diamonds is not up for sale but resides in a museum. This masterpiece is one of the most expensive you can find in the world. It’s a 61-stoned ring made of two beautiful types of stones, emerald, and diamonds.

The Chalk Emerald originally weighed 38.4 ct until it was later recut and set in a platinum and gold ring surrounded by 60 pear-shaped diamonds. The diamonds total 15 ct. This extraordinary piece is currently seated in the Gem Gallery at the National Museum of Natural History, weighing 37.8 ct.

7. Green Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring

This $316,100 worth ring is one you’ll love. Its band is made of beautiful, pure platinum and 18k yellow gold. It has a large chunk of Colombian green emerald seated on top of the band and is flanked on either side by 2-color trapezoid-shaped diamond stones.

This emerald ring has its emerald stone weighing 14.88ct. Its blend of 3 awe-inspiring gemstones and a lovely colored band makes this ring worth every dollar. You can find it currently for sale at Leibish.