Emerald
Emerald is a rare and precious gemstone which is the green to bluish green variety of beryl, a mineral species that also includes aquamarine and morganite. Emeralds get their green colour from trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium. Emeralds are only ever a vivid green, although the hue can range from yellow-green to deep jade. If the colour is pale green, the stone is called green beryl
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Antique emerald and diamond cluster ring
$9,000.00 -
Emerald, orange sapphire, diamond ring
$6,500.00 -
Rose gold, emerald, ruby, diamond ring
$5,500.00 -
Emerald cut emerald and diamond ring
$15,000.00 -
Antique Edwardian emerald & diamond ring
$6,500.00
One of four gemstones globally recognised as ‘precious’ (the others being diamonds, sapphires and rubies), emeralds are a green variety of beryl. Emeralds get their green colour from trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium. Emeralds nearly always have inclusions, which can add to their charm, but do make them more susceptible to cracking. Most emeralds are treated by filling the cracks with oil to prevent chipping, so they should never been cleaned with chemicals or an ultrasound machine, but washed gently with warm soapy water and dried with a soft cloth.