Emerald May
Emerald is a gemstone that is renowned for its striking green color and its rarity. It is also one of the most expensive gemstones. Emeralds are green-colored gemstones that have a variety of minerals. These beautiful green stones come in various forms, shapes, and types. We will deep dive into everything related to emeralds, and their origin. Where it is widely used and how to look for the ideal emerald gemstone. Emeralds that are striking in Color and have clarity are taken as ones of the highest value.
Color
The emerald gemstone colors depend on three aspects – Hue, Tone, and Saturation. The hues of emerald range from yellowish-green to a blush shade of green. But the dominant color is always green. An emerald that is saturated and has a bright hue will be of the finest quality.
Symbolism
The Emerald gemstone is said to consist of therapeutic properties that help gem cutters restore their eyes. The striking yet soft green color is a blessing to the eyes and comforts their weariness. It is scientifically proven that the green color helps in reducing stress and eye strain.
Origin
The term ‘Emerald’ is taken from the Latin word ‘smaragdus,’ which loosely translates to ‘a green gem.’ The term Emerald came into use in the 14th century. Emeralds are taken as a sign of royalty because they have been in use by the Egyptians for a very long time. Cleopatra adorned emeralds and used them in a lot of her ornaments.
uses
The emerald gemstone is relatively softer than diamond and it’s only used to make jewelry.
Care & cleaning
Emeralds are quite sensitive to various elements of nature, unlike diamonds. It is recommended to not expose them to harsh heat or constant air pressure changes, or harsh and toxic chemicals. Filler emeralds have a high chance of damage if it’s put into an ultrasonic cleaner or in hot water to wash them. Emeralds are softer gems are need to be stored separately from the other harder gemstones to prevent scratches and damage. If you wish to clean your sapphire at home, you can use mild dishwashing soap and warm water. Mix well the water with a spoon and place your sapphire in this solution carefully. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then brush the gem with a soft brush to remove any residue. While brushing, brush the edges as well. The last step is to rinse the gem thoroughly and wipe it with a clean cloth that is soft and dry. This is one of the best and safest ways to clean emeralds.
Types of Emerald
There are numerous varieties of emeralds. The variety of emeralds is often differentiated on the basis of the place they are mined from and the presence or absence of certain elements in the gemstone.
Colombian Emeralds
Purest Form
Brazilian Emeralds
Light green, tourmaline green color
Zambian Emeralds
Found in mines of Zambia, a second most important source of emeralds
Russian Emeralds
Finest quality, light green and slightly dark green, rare
Panjshir Emeralds
Unique color tinge of blue and green
Cat’s Eye Emeralds
Unique, creates an optical illusion of cats eye, light-colored green
Star Emeralds
Rare occurrence of asterism, looks like a star moving inside the gemstone
Trapiche Emeralds
Rarest, looks like a wheel with spokes