School is back in session—time for a mini history lesson! 📚 In his literary work, Natural History, Pliny the Elder declared of the emerald, “Nothing greens greener.” These gorgeous, lushly hued gems, were first mined over 3000 years ago in Egypt and were highly favored by Queen Cleopatra. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The most famous member of the beryl family of minerals, emeralds were once believed to cure disease and even to reveal the truth or falseness of a lover’s oath. Beautiful and handy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In 1538, the Spanish discovered emerald mines in the Mizo area of what is now Colombia, and some of the finest emeralds—like the ones in these dazzling earrings—hail from the mines of that South American country. Surrounded by super-sparkling, icy-white old mine-cut diamonds, these stunning Edwardian jewels are ready for their next chapter in history. Aren’t they breathtaking?! Comment what mini #jewelryhistory lesson you’d like next! #historylesson #muzoemeralds #emeraldearrings #edwardianjewelry #antiquejewelryaddiction #langantiques #sanfranciscohistory