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.
Citrine is an alternative birthstone to topaz.
Shown here is a spectacular pair of square radiant cut citrine with
South Sea golden pearl drops.
We have a nice collection of loose citrine to choose from for a custom order!
Emerald is a variety of the mineral beryl, colored green by trace amounts of chromium and vanadium. Beryl has a hardness of 7.8 – 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. Most emeralds are highly included, so their toughness is classified as generally poor.
Columbia is the world’s largest producer of emeralds. The three main emerald mines in Columbia are Muzo, Coscuez, and Chivor.
Zambia is the world’s second biggest producer. Emeralds are found all over the world in many countries. In the US, emeralds have been found in Connecticut, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
We have opened our new gallery at 63 Church Street, Lenox.
Visit our Gallery in Lenox, MA in the Berkshires, just a short distance from Tanglewood. Featuring fine contemporary hand made jewelry, vintage jewelry, and the largest collection of loose colored gemstones in the Berkshires. We work in precious metals such as silver, gold, and platinum. Custom designed jewelry is our specialty.