Quality Emerald Jewelery
Precious stones such as emeralds that are breathtakingly beautiful and of immeasurable value are wonders of nature that bring so much joy to mankind. This rich green stone which has been named the birthstone of the month of May is said to have certain properties that promotes healing and empowers the owner with foresight in to the future. Most emeralds contain miniscule fractures and inclusions while an emerald that is perfect in every way is a rare find and more expensive than diamonds.
The main source for quality emeralds is said to be Colombia that supplies the rest of the world with this exceptional gemstone formed more than 40,000 years ago in the one and only hydrothermal deposit in the world. The value of this special gem is dependent on its clarity. Even if the emerald is endowed with good color, weight and cut, it’s the clarity of the stone that gives it the fire and brilliance which is the hallmark of the emerald. Some of the more valuable and stunning emeralds are said to exhibit and intense bluish tint and are known as a blue emeralds. Colombia once again is the source of these quality blue emeralds that are more valuable than those with a yellow tint.
When buying quality emerald jewelry you have to make sure that the stone has fine clarity as otherwise it could mean it has fissures and inclusions that reaches the surface of the stone proving it to be a stone of less quality. A stone of good clarity means that it is also durable. Emeralds are sometimes treated with cedar oil resin filling to enhance clarity which is acceptable in the world of precious stones and does not reflect on the value of the emerald.
You can find out all about quality emeralds before you visit the stores by going online in order to get some knowledge about the gems and jewelry you hope to purchase. Always visit a reputed jewelry store to buy your quality emerald jewelry. With the knowledge you have gained, question the seller about the stones set in the necklace or bracelet you are buying. Normally, it’s up to the salesman to tell you if the stones have been subject to heat treatment to enhance color. If he doesn’t, ask him anyway, so that you know what you are buying.
Look carefully at the cut of the stone as well. The most popular cut of all is the rectangular step cut which is also known as the “emerald cut”. But it comes in many different cuts that can be used as a setting for any type of jewelry. More important, however, is to ensure that the light reflects evenly across the surface of the stone when you hold it up. Check it from as many angles as possible to make sure of this feature.
You can also ask the seller of your jewelry the origin of your stones. The price of your earrings or ring will depend on this factor as well. The most expensive emeralds will be the ones from Colombia, while Brazil, Nigeria and Zambia are countries that are also said to mine some very fine stones.