Emeralds are considered symbol of love and faith, the mother’s stone and the birthstone for May.

Emerald is one of the four precious stones, they are mounted only in precious metals like  gold, silver or platinum.

With proper care, they will last a lifetime. Find here a few tips.

Emeralds are mentioned in the Bible a few times. They are believed to represent the tribe of Judah, where would  come Jesus of Nazareth.

Some people believe Emeralds strengthen love and fidelity and provides its wearer with an excellent memory.

Just a few countries produce emeralds in the world. Colombians are considered the Top Quality of them.

Colombian Emeralds are colored by Chromium, Vanadium and Iron oxide, which give a bright and rich green second to none.

Colombian Emeralds are the most prestigious around the world and they are used as quality reference for gems elsewhere.

There are more than 200 places at the emerald belt in Boyaca, Colombia. The most important mines are Muzo, Chivor, Coscuez and La Pita.

Emerald crystals grew about 35 to 65 million years ago when temperature, pressure and chemical environment were favorable.

Emerald mining in Colombia is done through tunneling following the white calcite veins with possible emerald crystalls.

Sometimes emerald crystals intergrow within phantom crystals or together to each other. It is called Emerald Macle.

Transparency or clarity is the amount or absence of inclusions within a gemstone. In emeralds is considered clarity type III.

Trapiche emeralds are very rare and are highly priced by collectors. Found only in Colombia from the Muzo or Peñas Blancas mines.

Emerald is the name of a unique green variety of the mineral beryl.

Emeralds are not as hard as diamonds, rubies or sapphires but they are much harder than amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, tanzanite and pearls.

After clean with acids, wash out, cut, polish and soak in alcohol or acetone; All Emeralds are immersed in  resins to enhance clarity.

Unit weight for gemstones is called carat (ct.) which is equal to 0,20 grams. Each one is divided into a hundred parts called points (pts.).

Refractive index, is the ratio of the speed of light in the air compare to the speed of light in a gemstone.

The 4 C's of Emeralds: Color, Clarity, Carats & Cut

Most emeralds are cut in a special way, which was developed and named after them: Emerald Cut. 

The color is the most important criteria in the valuation of emeralds and it refers to the saturation of green within the gemstone.

Emerald is a Beryl, mineral composed of beryllium, aluminum, silica and oxygen, its chemical formula is: Be3Al2Si6O18

A gem is a precious mineral that has been cut, shaped and polished to enhance its natural beauty.