A green colour emerald is one of the most desirable precious gemstones of the beryl group. The stone owing to its rich green colour and appeal makes a perfect choice for various types of jewellery ranging from an armlet to a necklace. However, the buyer should keep certain factors in mind while shopping for such precious stones. Apart from this, buy precious emerald online and get benefited from various online offers and wholesale prices.
1. An emerald is one of the most precious gemstones in
the beryl group (one of the most notable gemstone
families). The name is derived from a Greek word
‘smaragdos’ meaning ‘green stone’. This green
coloured stone is also considered one of the most
valuable of four of all gemstones, which also includes
ruby, sapphire, and diamond. Owing to its appeal and
the beauty, emeralds are widely used in various
ornaments, desirable by many men and women all over
the world.
2. Emerald in its natural state contains some fissures and
cracks, and because of which it is quite easy to identify
and distinguish natural emeralds amongst other similar
gemstones. Apart from this when an artificial light is
passed through an emerald, it will expose and magnify
inclusions and cracks that prove the stone to be a
natural emerald. The colour of the emerald is due to the
presence of traces of chromium and vanadium, and the
best way to observe the colour of an emerald is in
natural light. Although the stone belongs to a beryl
group and is so harder than apatite, quartz, and feldspar,
but it is slightly softer than spinel, sapphire, and topaz.
3. In case of identifying an original emerald,
The colour:
it is the colour of the stone that plays a major
detrimental factor. In general, emerald is a medium to
darker green to blue-green and sometimes slightly
yellowish-green beryl stone. The most precious among
these is slightly bluish green, however too much hues of
blue can lower its value.
The stone has glass like lustre
Stone clarity and lustre:
when cut and polished. Although, the clarity of the
stone may vary from translucent to opaque, but the
transparent ones are more desirable and much more
valued.
Cut and the shape of the stone is
Cut and shape:
another important factor that is to be considered while
purchasing a quality emerald. The cutting style
enhances the colour and the beauty of the stone, whilst
protecting it from mechanical shock and internal stress.
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mortar jewellery shop but buying it from an online shopping
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