Collection: Emerald

Emerald is a fascinating gemstone, known for its intense green color and rarity.

🟢 Origin and training

• Family : Emerald belongs to the beryl family, like aquamarine.

• Chemical composition : Beryl containing chromium and/or vanadium , which give it its green color.

• Formation : It forms in rare geological conditions, often in hydrothermal veins or shales.

💎 Features

• Color : From light green to deep green. The most popular color is an intense, vivid, and saturated green .

• Transparency : It almost always contains inclusions, sometimes called " garden ". These are tolerated, even appreciated as signs of authenticity.

• Hardness : About 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, but it is more brittle than other gemstones due to its inclusions.

🌍 Main deposits

• Colombia : The most famous and renowned (areas of Muzo, Chivor, Coscuez).

• Brazil , Zambia , Afghanistan , Pakistan : Other major producers.

💰 Value

• Depends on color , clarity , weight (carats) and provenance .

• The most beautiful emeralds can exceed diamonds in price.

• Most emeralds are oiled to improve their appearance (a traditional and accepted process).

✨ Symbolism and legends

• Symbol of rebirth , wisdom and eternal love .

• Gemstone associated with Venus , goddess of love.

• In ancient times, it was believed to protect health and promote clairvoyance .

💍 Use in jewelry

• Used in rings, necklaces, earrings, often in association with gold or diamonds.

• Due to its fragility, it is often mounted with care (closed setting, for example).