Emerald-cut Emerald Necklace

Regular price $215.00 USD
Metal: Sterling silver
Handmade in CO
Ethically Sourced
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Details

A 5x3mm lab-grown emerald set in the emerald cut on a fine 18" cable chain, handcrafted in recycled 14K yellow, white, or rose gold or sterling silver in the USA. May's birthstone in its namesake silhouette — vivid, meaningful, and made for daily wear.

  • Stone: Lab-grown emerald, 5x3mm emerald cut
  • Chain: 18", fine cable, 14K gold or sterling silver
  • Made: By hand in the USA
Erin Gallagher Jewelry gift-ready eco-friendly packaging box with pouch, tissue, and notecard
Handcrafted jewelry packaged in eco-friendly box, gift bag with tissue and polishing cloth.

Gift-Ready Packaging

Each piece arrives ready to give. No extra wrapping, no last-minute errands, all eco-friendly.

What's Included:

  • Signature jewelry box
  • Soft travel pouch for safekeeping
  • Gift bag + coordinating tissue
  • Blank notecard for your message
  • Polishing cloth for everyday care
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Quality Guarantee

1-year warranty and lifetime repair service.
(because we're that certain our jewelry's got staying power.)

100% Hand-made in the US

We handcraft each and every element of our pieces in the United States of America.

Responsibly Sourced & Manufactured

We are committed to sustainably sourcing our precious metals + stones.

METALS

Every piece is handcrafted with 100% recycled 14-18ct gold and solid sterling silver, reducing CO2 emissions by over 60%

GEMS

Our gemstones are sourced from all over the world by erin gallagher personally. Our suppliers are certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council and work to stringent social, ethical and environmental standards.

DIAMONDS

Each diamond is assessed for cut, clarity, color and carat and is hand set. Our diamonds are conflict-free and adhere to the
Kimberley Process and the World Diamond Council's System of Warranties.

Carbon-neutral shipping on all orders
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Some stones need no introduction.

Emerald is one of them.

This necklace features a 5x3mm lab-grown emerald in the emerald cut — May's birthstone, set in its namesake silhouette — on a fine 18" cable chain in recycled 14K gold or sterling silver. The cut was chosen for what it does to the stone: long, step-cut facets create a window into the emerald's color rather than performing on its surface. Rich, grounded, luminous.

Handmade in the USA. Arrives gift-ready. The kind of piece that becomes part of the daily ritual.

Why You'll Love It

  • The emerald cut shows the stone's color at its deepest and most honest — a direct line to what makes emerald extraordinary
  • Lab-grown emerald delivers the same vivid green as mined, with greater clarity and no mining footprint
  • Four metal options — yellow, white, rose gold, or sterling silver — let you match or contrast with your existing stack
  • Delicate enough to layer, distinctive enough to wear alone
  • A meaningful May birthday gift, a self-purchase for a milestone, or a talisman of renewal and love
  • Handcrafted in the USA from recycled metals, ships in eco-friendly gift packaging with polishing cloth

The Full Story

The word "emerald" comes from the Greek "smaragdos" — green gem. Before there were precise gemological categories, there was just that: vivid, living green. Emerald has been associated with growth, love, and clarity of vision for as long as humans have been wearing jewelry.

Setting this stone in its namesake cut is a quiet piece of symmetry that jewelry people will recognize immediately. The emerald cut — step-cut facets running in long parallel planes — was actually developed for emeralds specifically, because the step cut was gentler on the natural cleavage planes of the stone. It's a cut designed around the stone's character, and it shows the color better than any other.

The 5x3mm size was chosen because it has presence on the chain without overwhelming it. This is a pendant you notice — the emerald-cut stone is visible and legible from across the room — but it wears as part of your everyday look rather than a statement you have to dress around.

Lab-grown emerald for consistency of color and sustainability of source. Four metals for flexibility. Made by hand in the USA.

Necklace Details

  • Stone: Lab-grown emerald, 5x3mm emerald cut
  • Chain: 18" fine cable, spring-ring clasp
  • Metal: 14K yellow, white, or rose gold; sterling silver (all recycled)
  • Made: By hand in the USA
  • Packaging: Gift-ready with polishing cloth and travel pouch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a real emerald?

Yes — lab-grown emerald is chemically identical to mined emerald. The difference is origin, not quality. Lab-grown means more consistent color and greater clarity than many natural stones at this price point.

Can I wear it every day?

Yes. The bezel and prong settings used protect the stone from the sides, and emerald holds up well to normal daily wear. We recommend removing fine jewelry during high-impact activity.

How long until it ships?

Each piece is made for you. Please allow 10 business days unless your item is already in stock.

Is it returnable?

Non-custom orders are returnable within 10 days of delivery.