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15 Elegant Emerald Necklace Curation Ideas For Women 

By  Emily Konatella

LAST UPDATED - December 11, 2023

You don't need to have a May birthday to add one of these stunning emerald necklaces to your jewelry collection. Though today, it's best known for being the May birthstone, emeralds are steeped with deeper mystical meaning.

The green gemstone represented Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Ancient Roman culture. Hence, why it's recognized as a symbol of rebirth. It is believed wearing emerald jewelry will bring feelings of peace and balance, provide foresight into personal growth, and attract good fortune.

To help you shop, we have rounded up 15 elegant and gorgeous emerald necklaces. You never know what good fortune may come your way with one of these twelve elegant emerald necklaces around your neck!

15 Elegant Emerald Necklaces for Your Jewelry Collection

By Pariah Recycled Gold Vermeil, Emerald & Garnet Necklace

It's impossible not to love this Recycled Gold Vermeil, Emerald, and Garnet Necklace from By Pariah. Strung with recycled gold vermeil hardware, the simple beads allow the natural materials to really shine. Together, the emerald beads and faceted garnet stone will bring wisdom to their wearer. Not to mention, this fine jewelry will add a dose of style to your outfit too.

Blue Nile Petite Emerald & Diamond Floral Pendant

The delicate design of this Blue Nile Petite Emerald and Diamond Floral Pendant adds a feminine touch to any outfit. Its flower-shaped emerald pendant boasts a round emerald gemstone surrounded by sparkling pave diamonds. Set in 14-karat yellow gold, it's suspended from a gold, 18-inch cable chain with a classic lobster clasp closure. Pair the dainty emerald necklace with Blue Nile's coordinating Petite Emerald Floral Stud Earrings to create an elegant matching set for a special occasion.

Stone and Strand Green With Envy Necklace

As the name suggests, this gorgeous emerald necklace from Stone and Strand will have your friends turning green with envy over the latest addition to your fine jewelry collection. The 10-karat yellow gold necklace features four small marquise emeralds and an adjustable chain length (from 16 to 18 inches). Each piece is carefully crafted using sustainable practices and ethically-sourced materials to bring even more positive energy. Wear yours daily to bring good fortune your way.

Retrouvai Compass 14K Gold Multi-Stone Necklace

Retrouvai's 14K Gold Multi-Stone Compass Necklace makes the perfect family heirloom. Its compass-shaped medallion will always be there to guide you through good times and bad. The round pendant features bright blue lapiz lazuli, white diamonds, and emeralds that are said to bring peace, prosperity, and good fortune. Pass it on to a loved one going through a challenging time.

Azlee Staircase 18-Karat Gold Emerald Necklace

Azlee's Staircase Necklace earns its name from its tiered gold pendant. It's handcrafted in LA from solid 18-karat gold and a gorgeous 0.60-carat emerald. The dainty chain can be adjusted between three different lengths for maximum versatility. Love the design? Azlee offers a coordinating pair of earrings with the same stair-stepped shape.

Jacquie Aiche 18-Karat Gold, Emerald & Diamond Necklace

This 18-Karat Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Necklace from Jacquie Aiche is the perfect gift to express your love. The dainty gold necklace features a 1.80-carat emerald surrounded by 0.52 carats of sparkling white diamonds. Jacquie Aiche's signature design, free—hanging chains bring a sense of movement to the piece. Style it solo, or layer it with your favorite gold chain necklaces.

Anzie Cleo 14K Gold & Emerald Baguette Trio Necklace

How stunning is this 14K Gold and Emerald Baguette Trio Necklace from the Cleo collection by Anzie? It's thoughtfully crafted in Canada using timeless 14-karat yellow gold and three baguette-shaped emeralds. At 17 inches, this dainty emerald necklace is ideal for everyday layering. For starters, pair it with a simple gold chain and small gold hoops.

Emily P. Wheeler Tiered Multi-Stone Necklace

Emily P. Wheeler brings the youthful spirit of her childhood travels to each of her unique designs. This Tiered Multi-Stone Necklace is crafted from an 18-karat white and yellow gold accent with green emeralds, turquoise baguettes, and diamond pave. It's sustainably made using recycled metals and ethically-sourced stones. Don't forget the matching earrings too! Together, they're the perfect pair.

Yi Collection Dewdrop Emerald Pendant Necklace

This Dewdrop Emerald Pendant Necklace from the Yi Collection makes a worthy addition to any jewelry box. The teardrop-shaped emerald pendant is hung from a simple 18-karat gold chain to keep a timeless feel. Sparkling diamond accents add just the right amount of sparkle to the classic piece. Versatile enough to dress up or down, it's the type of necklace you'll wear for years and years to come.

Bee Goddess Mondrian Black Diamond & Emerald Necklace

This stunning Black Diamond and Emerald Necklace from Bee Goddess draws inspiration from the Modernist artist Mondrian. The vertical drop pendant is covered in 0.48 carats of black diamonds and 1.26 carats of dark green emeralds. Polished 14-karat rose gold hardware offers a unique backdrop to the colorful stones. Be sure to check out the other eyecatching emerald bracelets, earrings, and necklaces in Bee Goddess' Modrian Collection.

Suzanne Kalan Mini Evil Eye Emerald Pendant Necklace

The search is over. This Mini Evil Eye Emerald Pendant Necklace from Suzanne Kalan will ward off bad energy and bring good fortune your way. It combines a powerful mystical symbol with two meaningful stones. The miniature evil eye charm is made with a round-cut emerald pupil surrounded by round and baguette-cut diamonds. It comes suspended from a yellow, rose, or white gold chain of your choice.

Brilliant Earth Teardrop Lab Emerald Pendant

If you think lab-grown gemstones are inferior, this Teardrop Lab Emerald Pendant from Brilliant Earth will change your mind. The rich green emerald gemstone was created in a lab for superior quality and clarity with minimal harm to the environment. The reversible pendant is bezel set with an open back to allow more light to reach the gem, and it's suspended on an adjustable gold chain for easy everyday wear.

Vintage Style Emerald-Cut Emerald Halo Pendant

Design a necklace that is truly unique for you. With this Vintage Style Emerald-Cut Emerald Halo Pendant, now you can! With different gemstone qualities to choose from (good to heirloom), total carat, and metal types (sterling silver, rose gold, yellow gold, white gold, and platinum), you can design a necklace that matches your style and price point. Other styles are available.

Floating Emerald Pendant Necklace

Glow wherever you go with this delicate and delightful floating emerald pendant necklace! The unique piece features a 0.8 ct t.w. lush green emerald rounds flickering inside the 10mm handblown glass bulb-shaped pendant. Capped with a crown of 14kt yellow gold and suspended from a rope chain with a spring-ring clasp. This floating emerald pendant necklace is worthy of checking out.

DAVID YURMAN 15mm North Star Birthstone Charm Enhancer with Emerald

Simple and stylish, this David Yurman North Start Birthstone Charm Enhancer With Emerald makes a great gift for someone with May birthdays. Perfect for everyday wear. The stylish 15mm long pendant is crafted with 18-karat yellow gold and one round-cut emerald. The chain is sold separately.


About the author

Emily is a fashion consultant, designer and creative director with more than 15 years experience creating, designing and developing clothing & jewelry. From managing pageant shows to turning concepts into actual designs, she has experience with almost all fabric types and jewelry designs and is in touch with the latest fashion trends.