{"product_id":"authentic-atocha-emerald-mounted-in-18k-gold-ring-86a-e196","title":"Authentic Atocha Emerald Mounted in 18k Gold Ring #86A-E196","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eExtremely Rare 1.15-Carat Atocha Shipwreck Emerald — Class 1A\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eDiscover an extraordinary piece of maritime history: a \u003cstrong\u003e1.15-carat Atocha shipwreck emerald\u003c\/strong\u003e, graded Class 1A and recognized by Colombian emerald expert Manuel Marcial de Gomar as one of the finest-quality emeralds recovered from the legendary \u003cem\u003eNuestra Señora de Atocha\u003c\/em\u003e shipwreck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eMined from Colombia’s renowned Muzo emerald mine, this exceptional gemstone was mined shortly before being smuggled aboard the \u003cem\u003eAtocha\u003c\/em\u003e in 1622. On September 6 of that year, the ship was lost in the tragic sinking of the Spanish fleet, consigning its precious cargo to the ocean floor for nearly four centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eIn 1986, the emerald was recovered by the Mel Fisher salvage team near the famed \u003cem\u003eAtocha\u003c\/em\u003e Mother Lode area. Following its recovery, the crew carefully tagged and documented the find, and our laboratory staff undertook its conservation. Once fully recorded in our artifact database, the emerald was evaluated by renowned Colombian emerald expert Manuel Marcial de Gomar, who recognized it as one of the highest-quality emeralds ever recovered from the \u003cem\u003eAtocha\u003c\/em\u003e site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eToday, this remarkable gemstone has been expertly cut and is ready to become the centerpiece of a custom-designed piece of jewelry. Whether set in a stunning pendant, an elegant ring, or a gold coin mounting, this rare emerald offers a unique opportunity to own and wear a genuine treasure recovered from one of history’s most legendary shipwrecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eWhy Are Atocha Emeralds So Valuable?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eDiscover what makes these extraordinary shipwreck gemstones so rare, historically significant, and coveted by collectors. Click the link below to hear directly from Manuel Marcial de Gomar, the Colombian emerald expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Why are Atocha emeralds so valuable?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JWnaW2uw5sA\"\u003eWhy are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtocha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eemeralds so valuable?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eArtifact Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtifact Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86A-E196\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class 1A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarat Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.15 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muzo emerald mine, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recovered from the \u003cem\u003eAtocha\u003c\/em\u003e shipwreck in 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k gold ring, size 8 with 0.83 carats diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eInquire About This Exceptional Treasure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eFor more information about this extraordinary Atocha emerald, speak with one of our Treasure Specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToll-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e (800) 434-1399\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect:\u003c\/strong\u003e (305) 295-9555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmail:\u003c\/strong\u003e onlinestore@melfisher.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eOwn a rare gemstone with a story spanning centuries—an authentic treasure from the legendary \u003cem\u003eAtocha\u003c\/em\u003e shipwreck.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFST-Bundle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55779025322275,"sku":"86A-E196B","price":999999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/6612\/files\/Photoroom_20261015_154524.jpg?v=1792094198","url":"https:\/\/store.melfisher.com\/products\/authentic-atocha-emerald-mounted-in-18k-gold-ring-86a-e196","provider":"MFST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}