EMERALD

The first emerald deposits were discovered in Egypt 3500 years ago. They were abandoned when the discovery of deposits of Colombia, operated by the Spanish in the sixteenth century. The main mining areas are now located north of Bogota, specifically Mezzo, Chive, and Conquer Gauchely. It contains the finest emeralds in the world whose value is far superior to those from Brazil, India, Pakistan or East Africa. The emerald is light green to dark green, due to a small presence of chromium and / or vanadium. It is almost always occupied impurity liquids, gas bubbles, salts and crystals of all kinds. Far from being considered defects, inclusions rather to identify the region where the emerald is derived. Forming what connoisseurs call "gardens" of an emerald, they do not diminish its value if its transparency is affected. Emeralds are very fragile stones: shock sensitive due to numerous internal cracks, they must be worn with care and caution. They are easily confused with chrome tourmaline, aconite garnet and chrome dropped. They can also be imitated by the green glass and synthetic emeralds whose production reached a level of excellence in the early '50s.

Characteristic

Crystal system: Hexagonal

Chemical Composition: Silicate of aluminum and beryllium Be3 A2 (SI6 O18)

Color: Light green to dark green, tinged with blue or yellow.

Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0 but fragile

Specific Gravity: 2.72 (0.18 -0.05)

Refractive index: 1.577 to 1.583

Dispersion: 0.014

Polychrome: Medium to pronounce (green and blue-green)

Birthstone: May

Emerald: The green color of the hopes for tender, the emerald is the most feminine of gems

Emerald: The green color of the hopes for tender, the emerald is the most feminine of gems. It contains tiny inclusions reminiscent of secret gardens, the "Emerald Gardens."

Beliefs about the emerald:

It is said that the emerald has the property to acquire the qualities and faults of those who wear it.

This precious stone symbolizes hope and inspiration. It is also the stone of knowledge, the bearer of universal knowledge.

It protects and brings couples.

It would be soothing.

Characteristics of the Emerald:

The emerald belongs to the family of the beryl’s.

Emerald can only be green. Its value is even greater than its color is vivid and intense.

The emerald has the most inclusions. These inclusions called "frosted" give identity to the natural stone.

However, these inclusions weaken the gem, so much so that it is best to cut into rectangular shape with four corners cut, to give it greater strength, which is what we call the "size emerald”

Emerald producing countries:

The finest emeralds come from Colombia.

Emeralds from Brazil, Zambia and Zimbabwe are generally of lower quality, while the emeralds from South Africa, India and Pakistan are generally the least appreciated.

The wedding emerald

Celebrating the wedding of Emerald on the occasion of 40 years of marriage

Information About Gemstones - Emerald, Garnet, Hematite

Emerald

Emerald is one of the most expensive gems. In jewelry, mainly on the size of "Emerald" (rectangle with cut sides), to "cap" in "pear" or "oval". The widespread presence of inclusions, gracefully called "frosted" or poetically "garden" is not a handicap, because it can certify the origin of the stone, some crystallographic peculiarities are highly sought by collectors (star six branches, called Tranche emerald). Most emeralds are treated with oils or resins because they are very fragile.

The emerald, in general, also symbolizes true love and sincere and it is the stone of knowledge.

Use: improves vision, treats blindness and myopia, protects against snake bites. It is sometimes called "stone of chastity," which is disturbed in case of infidelity.

Garnet

The garnets are used as gemstones in jewelry for thousands of years. In those ancient times, they were known under the name of carbuncle or gem. Historically, the garnets are supposed to protect the injury and poison, stop bleeding, a symbol of truth and loyalty, and bring prosperity. Due to the significant number of different chemical elements that constitute them, garnets show a wide range of colors ranging from yellow to red through green and black, only the blue color is not represented.

Hematite

Etymologically derived from the word "blood", hematite is a mineral very common, black to silvery gray, brown to red, or red. If it is powdered, hematite, whatever its variety, gives red flashes. Hematite powder was also used as a red pigment. Hematite usually forms by the erosive action of water.

Use: Helps Warriors and heals wounds