Emerald

White gold ring with emeralds. Jewelry and photo by Mauro Cateb. Licensed under CC by 2.0.

“Heart of Stones,” heart-shaped emerald and diamonds. Photo by Iqbal Osman. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

“Emerald” by Mauro Cateb is licensed under CC By 2.0…

White gold ring with Colombian emerald and diamonds. Jewelry and photo by Mauro Cateb. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

Emerald crystal, Piteiras Mine, Nova Era, Minas Gerais, Brazil. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.

The LKA Emerald (left) and the Stephenson Emerald (Right), previously known as the “Finger Emerald,” after its discover, Michael “Butch”…

Cut emerald. Photo by Irvin Calicut. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.

Illuminated from behind, this emerald reveals its jardin of fractures and inclusions. Photo by Mauro Cateb. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

“Earrings,” emeralds and white gold, by Mauro Cateb. Licensed under CC By 2.0.