Have you ever seen a flawless emerald? Natural flawless emeralds are rare in jewelry, but they exude an otherworldly sea green color that is unforgettable. The Mughals were no strangers to the wonder of these gems; this solid emerald cup was produced by Mughal craftspeople under the emperor Jahangir in the early 17th century. The magnificent cup sold at auction in 2003 for over £1.5 million ($2 million).

Solid emerald wine cup, c. 1605-1627, @christiesinc

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