One of the most prized precious stones available is the emerald. An emerald is formed from a mineral called Beryl. Emeralds are known for their beautiful striking green hue as well as many other varieties of green. Some emerald stones come in a bluish green tint. Besides its beautiful hue, emerald also comes in a variety of clarity as well as inclusions which are other minerals or elements mixed in. Usually all emeralds have traces of inclusions to some degree. A tiny amount of oil can also be added to the emerald stone in the lapidating process in which a jewelry artisan forms and finishes the gemstone.
Emeralds come in many different sizes and shapes and are perfect for all types of jewelry. Emeralds have been known to man since the beginning of time and in its natural form it is very rare. In fact, emeralds are the most precious stones by weight due to their rarity. If you love the beautiful green hue of an emerald you can also enjoy it in its synthetic form.
Synthetic emeralds are artificially produced and they look and are created in the same composition as natural emeralds. Synthetic emeralds that are sold to the public usually include the term “created”. There are strict rules regarding notifying a customer when selling a synthetic or created emerald.
The emerald is very popular for being the birth stone of people born in the month of May. It is also the stone for the astrological signs of Cancer and Taurus. Emeralds are a great gemstone to make deep rich jewelry. Emerald can be crafted for beautiful rings, bracelets and earrings. Emeralds add sparkling brilliance to any piece of jewelry and due to its rarity in pure form are used for only the most unique and high end pieces.
