Emerald

This emerald is darker near its center but still has a beautiful color. © Matthew Ely. Used with permission.

A 3.08-ct emerald and diamond side stones make this Tiffany ring a real head-turner. © Jogani Beverly Hills. Used with permission.

This 7.57-ct emerald has amazing clarity for its size. With only minor oil, it will keep its good looks. © Jogani Beverly Hills. Used with permission.…

This 0.89-ct emerald shows great color: a rich green with perhaps a slight blue. © Jogani Beverly Hills. Used with permission.

The teeny white oval in the center of this gem is a window, but it’s so small you’d hardly notice it when it’s glittering on your finger! © Market…

Light in tone and bluish green, this pear-shaped emerald has great color and great sparkle. © Market Square Jewelers. Used with permission.

Elongated emeralds like the one in this ring look great with thick bands. © Market Square Jewelers. Used with permission.

With glowing color and no oil treatment, Ethiopian emeralds like this one can challenge the dominance of Colombian emeralds. © Earth’s Treasury.…

Custom cutting really brings out the color in an emerald. © JL White Fine Gemstones. Used with permission.