Understanding Gemstones in Jewellery - Emerald

Emerald is a member of the Beryl family and the bright green color combined with its relative scarcity contributed to the emerald one of the most precious and the most popular. South America is the leading global supplier of emeralds , followed by Colombia and Brazil. Derived from the Greek world meaning green jewel " of smaragdos is the beautiful green color of this stone that it has earned the name of green light .

All emeralds , as with all gemstones created naturally contain natural inclusions called "garden" , which is the French word for garden, because of its resemblance to the foliage. These inclusions not only ensure that each stone is completely individual , but also that the stone has a certain depth. The emerald cut is a section specifically designed for this stone to enhance the natural color. The clear design of the square or rectangular cut with bevelled corners shows the beauty of the emerald in the best way and it also protects the voltage during the adjustment process .

These stones measured 7.5 on the Mohs scale , which measures the relative hardness and stone scraper . Diamonds are the hardest gemstones measure 10. Shows the Mohs scale that emeralds are quite hard and therefore not particularly easy to scratch yet natural inclusions can make sensitive to shocks and scratches. It is common practice to treat emeralds with colorless oils or resins Sellar inclusions that appear on the surface of the stone. Oils enter inclusions and make it less apparent .

 Although these treatments can significantly improve the appearance of stones, they need special care and cleaning .

Emerald All jewelry must be removed prior to use strong detergents or do heavy work . Steam and ultrasonic cleaners should not be used to clean emerald jewelry because they can remove oils that are less visible inclusions . The use of solvents is to be avoided to ensure that the stone is not damaged .

The best way to clean your jewelry set emerald is to use hot soapy water and a toothbrush to remove any dirt or grease.

Not only is this stone so beautiful and sought surrounded by legend and tradition that only add to the appeal . Cleopatra was a big fan of emeralds and often wore lavish Emerald jewelry . It is used to give gifts to dignitaries when they left Egypt Emerald .

The green color of this stone is a symbol of new life and new growth. Green is considered a calming color, emeralds are often believed to help heal emotional and physical problems . Besides all this, they are considered a symbol of love and devotion , and is the birthstone for May.

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