Vermeil Emerald Necklaces

The emerald has symbolized hope, renewal, and wisdom since ancient times, making it a meaningful choice for a necklace. As the birthstone for May, it also evokes fertility and harmony. Worn as a vermeil necklace, it combines these symbolic virtues with the warm glow of gold, creating jewellery of deep sentimental value, ideal for celebrating a birth, a new beginning, or simply as a personal talisman.

A natural emerald typically displays fine visible inclusions called a "jardin," which attest to its authenticity. At Mayuri, all our emeralds are natural and AAA quality, certified for their intense color and clarity. Our stones come primarily from Zambia and are naturally oiled according to traditional jewellery practice to preserve their brilliance, a standard treatment that does not alter their mineral nature.

The emerald and diamond pairing is a timeless classic in fine jewellery, with the deep green of the emerald enhancing the brilliance of diamonds. On a vermeil necklace, this combination creates a luxurious effect while remaining accessible. You can also layer your emerald vermeil necklace with a diamond necklace for a modern, sophisticated style, or choose a Mayuri creation that already combines both stones.

The emeralds in our Mayuri vermeil necklaces come primarily from Zambia, renowned for its stones of intense, luminous green. Colombia and Brazil are also celebrated historic sources of exceptional quality emeralds. Upon request, Mayuri can source Colombian or Brazilian emeralds for your bespoke creations, offering you access to the most prestigious origins.

The emerald is the official birthstone for May, making an emerald vermeil necklace a deeply meaningful birth gift. This piece combines strong symbolism with accessible luxury, ideal for celebrating a birth, birthday, or any special occasion linked to this month. The sentimental value of such a gift makes it a treasure to pass down through generations.

An emerald vermeil necklace offers the aesthetic of 18k gold at a more accessible price, with sterling silver covered by a minimum 5-micron gold layer. Solid gold guarantees maximum durability and allows for engraving and personalization, which are not available with vermeil. Vermeil is perfectly suited for elegant everyday jewellery with proper care, while solid gold represents a lasting investment for heirloom pieces.

The standard length of 16.5 inches with a 1.2-inch extension suits most body types for an emerald pendant, sitting just above the collarbone. For a more modern choker style, opt for 15 to 15.7 inches, while a length of 17.7 to 19.7 inches creates a more delicate, elongated effect. Mayuri offers custom lengths to perfectly adapt your necklace to your style and body type.

Combining multiple green gemstones creates a sophisticated monochromatic effect, very on-trend in contemporary jewellery. You can layer your emerald vermeil necklace with creations in peridot, jade, or green tourmaline for harmonious styling. Vary the shades of green and chain lengths for an elegant, personal result while maintaining the chromatic consistency that defines this trend.

The emerald is an iconic stone of vintage and Art Deco styles, particularly prized in the 1920s and 1930s for its intense color. A vintage-style emerald vermeil necklace often features geometric settings, halos of white stones, or characteristic floral motifs. This timeless design adapts perfectly to current trends that revive retro aesthetics in fine jewellery.

Mayuri is committed to responsible jewellery with more than 80% recycled metals and traceable gold from ethical sources. Vermeil offers a more accessible alternative to solid gold while preserving the luxurious aesthetic, reducing environmental impact. Our workshops are small-scale or RJC-certified, guaranteeing ethical practices from gemstone extraction to the final creation of your necklace.

While the emerald is less traditional than a diamond for engagements, it is growing in popularity for its unique color and strong symbolism of hope and renewal. An emerald vermeil necklace makes an alternative, personal engagement gift, perfect to accompany a ring rather than replace it. For an engagement piece intended as an heirloom, however, Mayuri recommends solid gold for its maximum durability.

Emerald and green sapphire offer two different expressions of green in jewellery: emerald displays a pure, intense green with characteristic natural inclusions, while green sapphire shows a tone often more bluish and superior hardness (9/10 Mohs versus 7.5 to 8/10). On a vermeil necklace, emerald brings traditional nobility and more deeply rooted symbolism, while green sapphire offers an original alternative with greater resistance to everyday wear.