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Emeralds
Facts you may not know about this beautiful green gemstone.
- Emerald is in the “beryl” family and gets its color from the presence of chrome. The term Emerald comes from the Greek word “smaragdus,” which translates to mean “green."
- Emerald is one of four recognized precious gemstones. The other three are ruby, diamond and sapphire.
- Emerald is the traditional gemstone used to celebrate those born in May as well as 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.
- The oldest emeralds are approximately 2.97 million years old. They were first mined in Egypt around 1500 B.C. and were one of Cleopatra’s favorite gemstones.
- Emeralds are typically found with inclusions (imperfections). These inclusions are referred by the jewelry industry as a “garden.” The availability of high quality flawless emeralds are limited and consequently treatments such as oiling (to improve their clarity) are considered normal.
- Emeralds are a fairly soft gemstone, and are highly prone to scratches and breakage. They are easily damaged by heat and ultrasonic jewelry cleaners.
- You can find Emeralds all over the world, but most Emeralds today are mined in Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan and Zambia. A few Emeralds have been found in the U.S. in Montana, Connecticut, Nevada, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
- Emerald is known to symbolize loyalty, intelligence, growth and patience. It is believed to grant the wearer foresight, good fortune and youth.
- Emerald is one of the most prized and treasured gemstones and is adorned by the elite, royalty and celebrities of today.
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Emerald and Diamond Suite, Elizabeth Taylor |
