Marcus Tempus
A beautiful emerald, framed to let the colour do the talking.
At the centre of this pendant sits a vivid pear-cut emerald, chosen for its rich green colour and natural character. A halo of round brilliant diamonds surrounds the stone, while further diamonds continue along the bail, adding light and elegance without taking attention away from the emerald itself.
Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, the warmth of the metal gives the green even more depth and creates a beautifully classic contrast against the diamonds.
Part of our House of Gemstones collection, this is the kind of piece we love most — a strong coloured gemstone, thoughtfully framed and designed to be worn for years rather than saved for special occasions.
The pear shape gives the emerald a wonderfully elegant presence.
We love the way the diamond halo follows its outline, creating brightness around the stone while keeping the centre colour firmly in focus. The diamond-set bail is a lovely finishing touch too, giving the pendant sparkle from top to bottom.
The House of Gemstones
Emerald has been admired for thousands of years for its unmistakable green colour, rarity and connection with renewal, hope and growth.
Fine emeralds balance strong colour with life and transparency, while their natural internal features give each gemstone an individual character.
Nature’s Artistry
Emerald is the green variety of beryl, coloured principally by chromium, vanadium or a combination of both.Clean emerald gently with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth or brush. Avoid sudden temperature changes, harsh chemicals and hard impacts.
Understanding Emerald Colour
Soft and bright with an airy character, often showing excellent transparency.
A balanced medium green with lively colour and broad appeal.
Cool, vivid green with a subtle blue component, often highly prized.
Rich and saturated, ideally retaining enough light return to remain lively.
Origins and Character
Famous for vivid green to slightly bluish-green emeralds with exceptional colour.
Often known for cooler bluish-green tones, strong saturation and good transparency.
Produces emeralds across a wide range of shades, frequently with attractive brightness.
Sandawana emeralds are renowned for intense colour, often in smaller sizes.
A modern source producing emeralds with varied green tones and distinctive internal character.
A Garden Within the Gem
Emeralds commonly contain internal features such as fine fractures, crystals, veils and growth structures. Collectively, these are often described by the French word jardin, meaning garden.
These natural features help gemologists understand how an emerald formed and can contribute to its individual identity. The goal is not always perfect clarity, but a beautiful balance of colour, transparency and character.
Understanding Treatment
Because emeralds often contain surface-reaching fractures, colourless oil or resin may be used to make those features less visible. This is a long-established and widely accepted practice when properly disclosed.
Only a small degree of clarity enhancement is present.
A more noticeable level of enhancement is present within surface-reaching features.
A substantial degree of clarity enhancement is present and may affect value.
Heat, solvents and aggressive cleaning may disturb some clarity-enhancing substances.
Marcus Tempus Gemstone Selection
We select emeralds for colour, life, transparency, durability and individual character. We also consider the type and extent of any clarity enhancement so each stone can be presented honestly and matched to an appropriate setting.
Marcus Tempus Bespoke
Emerald jewellery can be created around your preferred shade, gemstone shape and precious metal. Where the design allows, we can discuss origin, treatment level and complementary diamonds or coloured gemstones.
Availability varies according to colour, origin, treatment, shape, size and stone dimensions. Natural inclusions are expected in emerald, and some stones may require protective setting styles.
Enquire About Bespoke Options →Emerald Questions
Emerald is coloured principally by chromium, vanadium or a combination of both.
It can be worn regularly with care, but it is more vulnerable to knocks than sapphire or diamond.
Emeralds commonly form with fractures, crystals and growth features known collectively as jardin.
Many are clarity enhanced with colourless oil or resin to reduce the visibility of fractures.
Usually not. Ultrasonic and steam cleaning may affect fractures or clarity-enhancing substances.
Yes. Emerald is the traditional birthstone for May.
