Emeralds owe their vibrant green color to the presence of chromium, and sometimes vanadium, in their crystal structure.
How can I tell if an emerald is real?
Real natural emeralds often have visible inclusions known as 'jardin'. Using a jeweler's loupe, you can spot these imperfections, which are common in loose emeralds.
What's the most famous emerald out there?
The Bahia Emerald is one of the largest and most famous, known for its incredible size and the legal battles surrounding it.
How should I clean my emerald jewelry?
To clean emerald jewelry, use warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid harsh chemicals or high heat, which can damage the stone, especially if it's an emerald cabochon or treated loose emerald.
What's the best setting for an emerald ring?
A bezel or halo setting works best for an emerald cut ring, as it helps protect the edges of the loose emerald from knocks and scratches.
Are emeralds more expensive than diamonds?
Top-quality Colombian emeralds can sometimes be rarer and more expensive than diamonds, depending on carat weight, gemstone clarity, and the stone's origin.
Can emeralds scratch easily?
Although emeralds score 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, their inclusions can make them brittle and prone to chipping, so they need to be handled with care.
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Its been a long time since Ive made any purchases Im satisfied with the quality.
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there are a large number of gems to choose from i have ordered before and these objects are precious to me that my light reflect in them and fills the stones they are there when i need to reflect on life
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It was easy and to the point
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First time using this website. It was both exciting finding things in my price range and things Iam gonna save up for and use in other pieces. I love that the picture of the gem is the exact gem I'll be buying. I haven't tested the gems yes but they said they sold me 100% natural gems.
Posted By Salvo in July, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 10
Good selection, using for custom jewlery for my wife.
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Overall Rating -> 10
I've purchased from here many times over the last decade+. I find the information easy to understand, helpful, and interesting. I have always been satisfied that I got exactly what I ordered. Pictures and descriptions are clear and unique to each stone.
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The stones are very nice.
Posted By Mvk in August, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 9
I was looking for a small gift for a friend- the process is the same as every other time and was very simple, and she even got her gift early! On the downside, there's no way to easily keep track of multiple Shipping Addresses, so if I want to send a gift to Friend A and to Friend B, I have to overwrite everything and it's a fair bit clunky in that regard.
