By Emily on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 in Birthstones. No Comments
As the world outside begins to display the lush, vibrant greens of the season, there is no gemstone more fitting for May than emerald. Long revered by legends like Cleopatra and celebrated by ancient civilizations for symbolizing rebirth and improving intelligence, emeralds carry a rich history as deep as the gem’s forest-green hues. From bold,… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
Where in the world do emeralds come from? One of the most noteworthy sources for this green precious gemstone is Columbia, which has produced some of the world’s finest emeralds for the last 500 years. Another source for fine quality emeralds is Brazil, where the presence of emeralds has been a rather recent discovery. These gems can also… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 in Gemstones, Informational, Uncategorized. No Comments
Emeralds are not only the designated birthstone for May, but also the recognized gemstone for the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries. Like aquamarine, emeralds are a member of the beryl group of minerals and are the most valuable gemstone in this family. The green color found in these gemstones comes from small amounts of chromium or vanadium. Emeralds are thought to improve… Read More
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