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Monday, April 26, 2010
The Maximilian Emerald is one of the largest and rarest emerald weighing 21.04-carat, emerald-cut, deep grass-green stone, with good clarity and transparency, and like all natural emeralds contains some inclusions.
Origin of Name
The "Maximilian Emerald Ring" gets its name from one of its owners, an ill-fated archduke of Austria Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph whose misguided attempt to rule Mexico ended in his assassination in 1864.
Current location of the gemstone
The emerald was set on a ring for Emperor Maximilian Joseph, but after his death changed hands and eventually came into the possession of Marjorie M. Post. It was donated to the National Museum of Natural History of the Smithsonian Institution by her in 1964. The emerald’s present setting by Cartier is enhanced by six baguette diamonds.
Emerald & Angara
Angara, the online jewelry store it promoting emeralds this month as it is the birthstone of May, irresistible discounts are offered on this website.
