{"id":348867,"date":"2019-10-13T13:38:25","date_gmt":"2019-10-13T12:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/?p=348867"},"modified":"2021-08-31T12:32:26","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T11:32:26","slug":"the-ajc-guide-to-emeralds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/the-ajc-guide-to-emeralds\/","title":{"rendered":"The AJC Guide to Emeralds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Provenance <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, emeralds are from Columbia, India and Zimbabwe. Columbia<\/strong> accounts for 70-90% of the world\u2019s emeralds.
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A carver in Muzo, Columbia, polishes an emerald in his workshop located in his house
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Symbolism <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has long been a tradition to give emeralds on 20th<\/strong> and 35th<\/strong> wedding anniversaries. They are also the birthstone for May<\/strong>. Emeralds are a popular alternative to diamonds in engagement rings.
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Edwardian 18ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Clarity & Strength<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emeralds have a good hardness – around 7.5\/10<\/strong> – but their structure can be more prone to inclusions (internal fissures) than other popular gemstones. If these cracks reach the surface, the stones become vulnerable to damage, so they need to be treated with care.
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While it\u2019s best to leave your emeralds at home if you\u2019re going in for vigorous activities such as gardening or sports, jewellers have devised ways to protect these beautiful gemstones. The Emerald Cut<\/strong> – a rectangular step cut with its corners cut off – was created to protect the stones. For added protection, emeralds are often surrounded by diamonds, which act like little miniature bodyguards with their extremely hard structure.
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The emerald cut<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Unlike diamonds which are graded using a loupe, the clarity of an emerald is assessed by the naked eye. The fewer inclusions, the greater the clarity and the more valuable the stone.

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Model wears an 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Pendant on 18ct Gold Chain<\/a>, a Large 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Rectangular Ring<\/a>, an Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Emerald & Diamond Rectangular Ring<\/a> and an Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Ring<\/a>


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Colour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is always worth looking at an emerald in person as they appear more vibrant to the naked eye than in a photograph.
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As a general rule, the more intense the green, the more valuable the emerald. But here\u2019s the technical stuff:
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