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Emerald Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Emerald has been synonymous with the color green since ancient times. A fine emerald is a truly breathtaking sight, and...
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What is a Trapiche Emerald?
Trapiche emerald gems are some of the world's rarest emeralds. Learn where they're found and how their characteristic “spoked wheel”...
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Trapiche Gems: An Introduction
Satisfying the human desire for symmetry, trapiche gems have a special allure. Learn what makes these rarities so unique in...
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Is a Lab-Created Emerald a Real Emerald?
What's the difference between a lab-created emerald and a natural emerald? Is a synthetic gem a real gem? Learn the...
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What Causes Emerald Fractures?
Emeralds get their green color from chromium and vanadium. Learn how the presence of these elements affects their formation and...
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The World’s Largest Emeralds
Emerald crystals can grow very large. Learn about some of the world’s largest emeralds, whether rough, faceted, or carved.
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Fake News in the Gem Trade: A Waterworn Emerald from Chivor?
A number of online sites have reported on a large emerald, supposedly recently extracted from the Chivor mine in Colombia....
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Emerald Myth Busters: Identifying Colombian Stones
Colombian emeralds can command premium prices. Jeffery Bergman separates emerald myth from fact when it comes to determining the origins...
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Choosing an Emerald Engagement Ring Stone
If you like green, you’ll love an emerald engagement ring. However, judging emerald quality is complicated. Learn how to find...
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Emerald Faceting Information
Practical tips on Emerald Facet / Faceting Information. Covers Emerald Facet / Faceting Information related issues, news, research, tips, and...
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Emerald Treatments and Alternatives
Emerald treatments, such as oiling, are very common. Learn what these techniques do, how emeralds are graded, and what gems...
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Emerald Origins: History and Identification
Emeralds from different sources can vary in quality. Learn how to identify emerald origins by analyzing the optical and physical...
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Identifying Lab-Made Emeralds
Mined emeralds are expensive, so lab-made emeralds are an attractive option for consumers. Learn how these synthetic gems are made...
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Emerald Quality Simplified
Evaluating emerald quality, especially clarity, can be very complex. Navneet Gems & Minerals has proposed the following system for grading...
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Emerald Fillers and Treatments
Emerald fillers can improve the beauty of these gems but also have some drawbacks. Learn how to choose the right...
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Emerald Transformation: Cleaning and Recutting a Natural Emerald
To meet the demand for fine emeralds with no clarity enhancements, dealers search for gems to clean and recut. Learn...
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How to Re-Oil Emeralds Safely and Easily
Oil treatment is a standard industry practice for enhancing emeralds. However, the treatments are not permanent. Learn how to re-oil...
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How Do Emeralds Form?
How do emeralds form? Learn how the emerald growth process works and why it makes these gems rare, green, and...
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Emerald Buying Guide
Our emerald buying guide can help you learn how these gems are graded, what to avoid, and how to identify...
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Emerald Enhancements: A Consumer and Trade Guide
Almost all cut emeralds have had clarity enhancements. Learn how these emerald enhancements work, what substances are used, and how...
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The Sacred Emerald Buddha
Carved in Thailand in 2006 from a 3,600-ct emerald, “The Sacred Emerald Buddha” has a message of peace. Read the...
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Appraising Emeralds
Appraising emeralds is a key skill for all jewelers and gemologists. Learn how to evaluate the quality of these rare...
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Faceting Survey Results – Polishing – Beryl
Polishing Beryls: Get successful tips, suggestions, and methods to polish a Beryl laptype, synthetic emerald laptype, or any gemstone of...
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Denver Gem & Mineral Showcase 2017
With over 900 vendors and numerous geologic rarities, the 2017 Denver Gem and Mineral Showcase had plenty to see. Read...
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Emerald Symbolism
Emerald symbolism encompasses not only royalty but also wit, eloquence, and foresight. Learn more about the legends surrounding this prized...
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How to Add Sparkle to an Emerald Cut
Add sparkle to an emerald cut with a new cutting technique. You can apply this design to gemstones with standard...
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Classic Engagement Ring Stones
Emerald, ruby, sapphire, and diamond are the most popular choices for classic engagement ring stones. Learn more about these traditional...
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Is Golden Beryl a Good Gem Choice for Jewelry?
Golden beryl, also known as heliodor, can display rich colors and is an excellent gem choice for jewelry. Learn more...
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Mock Emerald: Faceting Design Diagram
Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Gram Easy Emerald: Online Faceting Designs & Diagrams
Easy to cut, the Gram Easy Emerald by Jeff Graham will maximize gem yield. This design and its cutting sequence...
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An Introduction to Fancy Gem Cuts
Rounds dominate the gem market, but fancy gem cuts offer many beautiful options. Learn about the most popular fancy shapes,...
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Do Emeralds and Peridots Look Good Together?
Although emeralds and peridots are both green gems, differences in shade might make it hard to pair them in jewelry....
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Ethiopian Emeralds (Better than Colombian?)
Learn everything you need to know about Ethiopian emeralds, including quality, pricing, gemology, and how they compare to those from...
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Easy Emerald Checker: Faceting Design Diagram
Information and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is...
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An Interview with Sapphire Expert Jeffery Bergman
In a recent interview, Jeffery Bergman talks about his decades-long career as a sapphire expert and connoisseur and offers his...
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La Belle De Jour: A Giant Emerald Matrix
La Belle De Jour is a unique emerald matrix. Learn how it formed, where it was found, and what makes...
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Is the 500-Pound Beleza Emerald Really Worth $280 million?
A couple claims the Beleza Emerald was lost in the Camp Fire of 2018 and was worth $280 million. The...
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Seven Famous Emeralds and Their Stories
Some famous emeralds have amazing histories. These seven gems have gone through revolutions, shipwrecks, and thefts to become crown jewels...
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Chrome Diopside / Faceting Information
This covers tips and guides on Chrome Diopside faceting. Chrome Diopside has a rich green shade that rivals that of...
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Five Tips for Your First Gem Show
New to the gem trade or just a hobbyist? Don't be intimidated! Follow these tips for your first gem show...
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Emerald Cut Diamonds vs Asscher Cut Diamonds: A Guide
The mesmerizing patterns of emerald & asscher-cut diamonds can give engagement rings a subtle style. Learn how to find a...
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The Hayek Cut for Gemstones
The Hayek cut is great for light to medium-colored gem rough that’s blocky but not square enough for an emerald...
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Green Tourmaline and Rubellite: Emerald-Cutting Advice
Dark green tourmaline and red rubellite gems can look very black in an emerald cut. Learn how to minimize this...
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Raw Stone Jewelry Design and Care
Raw stone jewelry is trending. Read this article for tips on incorporating raw stones into your jewelry designs and cleaning...
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Chrome Tourmaline Buying Guide
Rare chrome tourmaline can show an emerald-like green color. With a highly desired color and tourmaline's excellent qualities as a...
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Birthstone Chart
What are the birthstones by month? January is garnet, February is amethyst, March is aquamarine, April is diamond, May is...
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May Birthstone: Emerald
What is the Birthstone for May?
The birthstone representing May is emerald, a rich green variety of the diverse beryl...
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Rutilated Quartz Buying Guide
Silky golden rutile inclusions in quartz have become quite popular. Read our rutilated quartz buying guide to help you choose...
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