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Emerald, Gem of Spring

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.

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Emerald, May Birthstone

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.

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Rhodolite Garnet with White Baroque Pearl Earrings

Rhodolite Garnet from Tanzanite, 6.75mm square radiant cut, 4.35ctw. cut by hand in the Berkshires. This rich purplish-pink color bring out the luster in these 15 x 12mm Fresh Water white baroque drops. Set in simple 18KY double wire baskets with posts and backs. Hand made in our workshop in Lenox.

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Loose Colored Gemstones

Featuring pearls of all shapes, colors, sizes, and types through the month of June. Fresh Water Pearls, South Sea Pearls, Black Tahitian Pearls, Gray Keshi Pearls, White and Peach Baroque Pearls. Pearl jewelry of all types, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pins will be on display.

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Custom Design; You Imagine, We Create

Let us create a contemporary, meaningful piece of jewelry that is beautifully designed and exquisitely made.

We are available for jewelry consultation any time.

Does this spark a thought of a custom piece of jewelry we can create for you?

Contact us by phone (413-637-1589) or email ldonovan@lauriedonovan.com