These bright and lively emeralds are from Zambia. They are 5.3mm, 1.18ct total weight, and are beautifully set in 18K yellow gold double wire basket settings with large backs. We have several other pairs of emeralds available for custom made earrings. Call for more information.
Care for Emeralds:
Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner on emerald jewelry. Rather, scrub with a soft toothbrush and lukewarm water with a mild dish-washing soap. Use the brush to get into those hard-to-reach areas and clean them thoroughly. Rinse and dry the jewelry with a soft clean micro-fiber cloth.
Never wear your emeralds while showering, swimming or sleeping. Always put your jewelry on after you’ve applied make-up, hairspray or perfume, or the chemicals may damage the emeralds. Emerald jewelry can be easily scratched, so be sure to store it separately from other gemstones.
Emerald is a gemstone known for its bright green color and is the birthstone for May. It also marks a couple’s 35th wedding anniversary.
Emerald is a member of the beryl family colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Beryls have a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, but most emeralds are highly included so their toughness is classified as generally poor. Emerald is the rarest of all gemstones and so is valued accordingly. They are mined all over the world, primarily in Central & South America and Africa.
As the gem of spring, emerald is the perfect choice as the birthstone for the month of May. It is also the gem of the twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries.
See our selection of fabulous emeralds and emerald jewelry on display in our store.
Visit our Gallery in Lenox, MA in the Berkshires.
In May the welcomed green of new grass makes us think of emeralds, the gem of spring and May’s birthstone. And, if you are celebrating your 20th or 35th wedding anniversary, it’s your gemstone as well. Come to our gallery to see the finest collection of contemporary hand made jewelry and the largest collection of loose colored gemstones in the Berkshires.
Emerald is the green to greenish blue variety of the mineral beryl, a mineral species that also includes aquamarine, morganite and heliodor. Beryl has the hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale. However, most emeralds are highly included so their toughness, or resistance to breakage, is considered generally poor. Purchasing a fine gem of an emerald can be a rewarding investment as long as you buy a certified gem from a trusted source, and build a sturdy, beautiful piece of jewelry around it.