Emerald Simulants: Green Gemstones
Since ancient times, emerald has been synonymous with “green.” However, there are so many more green gems, giving you plenty of alternatives…
Since ancient times, emerald has been synonymous with “green.” However, there are so many more green gems, giving you plenty of alternatives…
Question: I want to get an emerald pendant for a Christmas present. I’ve talked to some jewelers who are trying to push lab-created emerald…
Since emerald gemstones are almost always included, they frequently receive a variety of treatments to increase their visual appeal. Emerald…
Some beautiful gems, like pearls, opals, and tanzanites, are very vulnerable to impacts and scratches, especially when worn on rings. Even more…
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…
Deep green hues and a soft, velvety appearance make emeralds unique among gems. As symbols of wealth and nature, emeralds have been popular jewelry…
Many books and articles cover the beautiful emerald, the most well-known member of the beryl family. You can learn about its rich green tones, the…
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