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How can you evaluate emerald quality? Emeralds have many properties to consider. In particular, clarity can be very complex for these stones.…

Since ancient times, emerald has been synonymous with “green.” However, there are so many more green gems, giving you plenty of alternatives…

Lab-made emeralds can be difficult to distinguish from mined gems. This article provides an overview of different types of synthetic emeralds…

Question: Aquamarine and most other members of the beryl family have nice big, clean crystals. Why are emeralds different in general? What causes…

Since emerald gemstones are almost always included, they frequently receive a variety of treatments to increase their visual appeal. Emerald…

Question: Does anyone have any advice on how to re-oil emeralds? I recently had the misfortune of dopping an oiled emerald. The oil seeped out of…

People often ask me, “Are all emeralds treated?” Simple answer: no. Not all. However, the vast majority do receive treatments. Always assume…

Regardless of origin, perhaps 99% of all cut emeralds are sold with some sort of enhancement for clarity. Since emeralds freshly dug out of the ground…

Emerald buying presents one of jewelry’s most complex challenges. Unlike diamonds with standardized grading, emeralds demand specialized…