Buyer's guide
Emerald
Emerald is, most of all, about color. Subtle variations make a big difference in value.
Design with emeraldMay Birthstone
Taurus · Gemini
Before the cut
From rough stone to custom jewelry
Emerald grows as green crystals with gardens of tiny marks inside. We source cut emeralds and craft settings that protect them. Tell us if emerald caught your eye and we will start your design.
What to look for
Bluish green to pure green, vivid and not too dark. Even color, high transparency.
Most emeralds show inclusions you can see. Eye-clean stones are rare and valuable.
Fissures are often filled with oil, wax or resin to make them less visible. Keep filled stones away from heat plus hot water.
At the same quality, price rises sharply as size goes up.
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