Emerald

A beautiful blue-green Montana sapphire that is a bit of a bi-color and is more greenish on one end and more blue on the other.

What is the Birthstone for May? The birthstone representing May is emerald, a rich green variety of the diverse beryl gem group which must exhibit…

Emerald crystals can grow very large. Learn about some of the world’s largest emeralds, whether rough, faceted, or carved.

Some famous emeralds have amazing histories. These seven gems have gone through revolutions, shipwrecks, and thefts to become crown jewels and…

May 13, 2022 Photo attribution: Shutterstock/photo-world The birthstone of May, the verdant, green glow of emerald ushers in the start of spring…

Emeralds from different sources can vary in quality. Learn how to identify emerald origins by analyzing the optical and physical properties of…

A flashy “pixel cut” Tanzanian rhodolite garnet that most would consider to be an “umbalite”.

Master emerald buying with our comprehensive guide. Learn to evaluate color, clarity, cut, and carat while avoiding treated stones and identifying…

This is a pretty demantoid garnet that is very clean in the middle of the stone, with some inclusions around the edges that are hard to spot without…