32 Green Gemstones (How Many Do You Know?) - International Gem …
WEBHowever, there are so many more green gems, giving you plenty of alternatives to the classic emerald. Learn how to assess color and quality in green gemstones and which gems are best for everyday wear in an engagement ring.
Emerald Gemstone | Emerald Stone - GIA
WEBEmerald is the green to greenish blue variety of the mineral Beryl. Top fine quality Emerald Gems are even more valuable than diamonds.
Emerald Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - International Gem …
WEBEmerald is a medium or darker green to blue-green beryl gemstone, in which the green color is derived from impurities of chromium (Cr), vanadium (V), or a combination of both.
Emerald: The World's Most Popular Green Gem, May Birthstone - Geology.com
WEBEmerald is the green variety of the mineral beryl and birthstone for the month of May. It has been the world's most popular green gemstone for over 5000 years.
7 Types of Emeralds: Different Emerald Colors & Origins
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Emeralds are gemstones formed from the mineral beryl. To be called an emerald, a beryl gem must be primarily green, and possess a certain intensity of color. Here are the different types of emeralds you're most likely to encounter.
Emerald Gemstone | Emerald Stone - GIA
WEBThe most desirable emerald colors are bluish green to pure green, with vivid color saturation and tone that’s not too dark. The most-prized emeralds are highly transparent. Their color is evenly distributed, with no eye-visible color zoning.
Emerald - International Colored Gemstone Association
WEBEmerald: the springtime gem. The vibrant green of emerald symbolizes renewal and fresh beginnings. It’s the perfect birthstone for May. By Carol Besler. Emerald is one of the most storied gemstones in history. For 6,000 years, it has been cherished for its gorgeous green glow, and the lore is endless.
Emerald Gem Guide and Properties Chart - Gemstones.com
WEBFrom deep, rich greens to the palest, springtime pastels, emerald has the perfect color for the green-lover in you. Emeralds get their green from chromium, vanadium, or both. There are other elements that color beryl green, but only those colored by chromium and vanadium are classified as emeralds.
Emerald History and Lore - GIA
WEBEmerald’s lush green has soothed souls and excited imaginations since antiquity. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” Rome’s Pliny the Elder described emerald in his Natural History, published in the first century AD: “…nothing greens greener” was his verdict.
Emerald Stone Buying Guide: Meaning, Color, & Hardness
WEBAn emerald gemstone is the most famous member of the beryl family, a mineral type that includes aquamarine and morganite. To be considered an emerald, a gemstone must have a vibrant green to bluish green color.
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