Emerald is a top-level gemstone. Together with ruby, sapphire and diamond, it makes up the top four stones. These gems coexist in many luxury jewelry. Although the jewelry with emeralds themselves is magnificent. They make the owner a queen and the owner an aristocrat.
Emerald
Famous Jewels
The stone has been revered at all times:
- The first fans of emerald accessories were Cleopatra and the Queen of Sheba.
- In Kievan Rus, jewelry with emerald (as emerald was called here) could only be worn by women who had at least three children.
- Elizabeth Taylor received the emerald necklace on the day the filming of the film “Cleopatra” ended. Richard Burton (the actress's husband, who co-starred with her in the film) then accessorized it with earrings, a bracelet and a ring in the same style.
- The Russian Empress bestowed a ring with an emerald on prominent people. One of them went to the poet Sergei Yesenin in 1916.
- Alexander Pushkin treasured the emerald ring.
Ural stones are inserted into jewelry that belonged to Lyudmila Zykina. This is a silver set of ring and earrings and a ring (yellow gold) with diamonds around an emerald.
Range
The jewelry market offers various, there are enough of them. However, the range of silver jewelry is poorer than gold; some domestic brands do not have silver accessories.
Frame, cut
The frame of the product with emeralds is platinum, gold or high-grade silver:
- gold in white, yellow or pink is equally aesthetically pleasing;
- abrasion resistance has made platinum the material of choice for wedding rings;
- artificial or hydrothermal inserts or cabochon stones are framed in silver - this is a budget option.
Jewelry with emerald
Gold and platinum are the choice of aesthetes, sophisticated people for an evening wardrobe or lovers of shocking in ordinary clothes.
The trend in the silver jewelry segment is unpolished large stones and deliberate carelessness of a frame made of light or blackened metal. Also for lovers of delights with an average income level.
The stone was awarded a personal cut. A stepped rectangle or square with beveled corners is an emerald cut. Muddy, cracked, or other defects-stained specimens become cabochons.
Origin
Most mass-produced emerald jewelry contains hydrothermal inserts.
All Soviet jewelry from the 1950s to the 70s offered in jewelry stores has synthetic crystals inserted into it. But the tag doesn't say this. This must be taken into account when evaluating an inheritance or buying antiques.
Regardless of where they are mined, bright green stones with blue tints are traded as “Colombian emeralds”, while lighter stones are called “Brazilian emeralds”. Specimens from the laboratory come as “chatham emerald”.
| Property | Description |
| Chemical formula | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| Selection form | Hexagonal prismatic crystals. |
| Color | Various shades of green from yellowish-green to green with a blue tint. |
| Transparency | Transparent, translucent. |
| Hardness | 7,5 8 |
Compatibility
In jewelry, the regal emerald is almost always complemented with white diamonds. Less often, gems of a similar level turn out to be neighbors: ruby, peridot, sapphire. For hydrothermal stones, white, blue or pink cubic zirconia are distinguished.
Earrings with emeralds and diamonds
Mining locations
Emerald deposits are located in Colombia, New Granada, and Zambia. Stones were also discovered in Italy, Pakistan, USA, Afghanistan, Russia, and South Africa. They are harvested in Madagascar, Tanzania, India, and Ethiopia.
Crystals are classified by quality. For example, stones from Norway, Ireland and Austria are classified as lower grade. In contrast, Brazilian and Zambian emeralds are at the highest level. The largest number of gems are mined from deposits located in Colombia.
Emeralds are the result of the action of magma on rocks located in the greisenization zone. A prerequisite is the presence of phlogopite mica. Thanks to the high temperature regime, the granite located under the initial layers turns into a mountain mineral. It contains mica, quartz and other types of ore.
Emeralds are also distinguished by color:
- Colombian - a shade of young grass. They are also characterized by a minimal amount of damage;
- Ural - cloudy, dark, rather large;
- Zambian - clean, rich green, transparent. There is often a blue or yellow tint present;
- Zimbabwean - yellow-green;
- Brazilian - yellowish, transparent, without impurities;
- South African - cloudy, light in color.
Trapiche emeralds are included in a separate category (example in the photo). They are decorated with a “wheel” with six spokes. The latter diverge from the center of the stone, forming rays.
Who is the jewelry suitable for?
Products with emerald are suitable for women and men. But pendants, pendants, earrings or rings are not universal; they are not worn just like that. Emeralds are almost always accompanied by diamonds. Owning such jewelry obliges a person to live up to their level.
Earrings
Options have been developed for all ages. Platinum or gold earrings with a large stone are an attribute of accomplished ladies, starting from middle age. For a girl or teenager, gold or silver studs with an artificial stone are suitable.
Round or oval stud models in silver are an elegant budget solution for the office.
Pendant, pendant, choker
The accessory is equally aesthetically pleasing on a cord or chain.
The choice of originals is a drop pendant, with a snake or a flower pendant on a choker.
Hollywood divas have made fashionable a massive cross strewn with a mixture of diamond and emerald chips.
Ring
These emerald jewelry are appropriate for an evening outfit or office wardrobe.
Ring with emerald
Best selling ring models:
- cocktail - a large solo stone or a slightly smaller one;
- engagement – modest frame plus accent stone;
- wedding - medium or wide, smooth decor with a bright stone.
There is plenty of room for imagination when it comes to cocktail options: classic, vintage, extravagance. Office option – white gold in a simple design plus a medium-sized solo stone.
Bracelet
A bracelet with emeralds is harmonious with a monochromatic wardrobe. It is better to wear platinum, silver or white gold with light-colored clothing; gold of other colors or blackened silver - with dark clothing.
Young people should choose a forged frame or anklet with a medium or large hydrothermal stone.
Men's range
Men's jewelry - a ring made of platinum or blackened silver, a tie clip, plus the same cufflinks with a muted rectangular stone. They look noble, signaling the taste and wealth of the owner.
Tie clip with emerald
RINGS WITH EMERALDS
Rings with emeralds are worn by men and women, young girls and ladies of advanced age. They are also given to brides as an engagement ring. The most popular frames are made of gold, silver and platinum. But emeralds also go well with other precious stones, such as rubies, garnets and, of course, diamonds.
Gold ring with emerald
There are very successful color combinations that invariably delight and please everyone. Yellow gold, combined with the deep greenery of a natural mineral, looks luxurious and aristocratic, demonstrating good taste and healthy ambitions. Even in a laconic design without any frills or complex details, a traditional ring with an emerald in gold looks stylish. Unusual shapes, complex frame configurations, and the addition of pebbles that set off sparkling greenery are a catchy accessory for elegant looks.
White gold with emerald
Recently, instead of yellow and red gold, preference is increasingly being given to white gold as the basis for jewelry with emerald. White metal goes perfectly with green stones and perfectly emphasizes the nobility and elegance of emeralds.
Silver ring with emerald
When chic gold jewelry is out of reach of the wallet, elegant silver can successfully replace it. A frame made of this precious metal emphasizes the cool richness of the spectacular stone, conveying all the facets of the beautiful color.
A silver ring with an emerald is an excellent option for everyday looks; there is not even a bit of vulgarity or pomp in it. An exquisite piece of jewelry with an emerald is perfect as an affordable gift for March 8, another date of a relationship, or simply as a reason to please your other half with a sign of attention.
Ring with emerald and diamonds
Classic - gold and platinum rings with emeralds and diamonds. The shapes and sizes of stones can be very different. Models in which one large emerald is surrounded by a scattering of small diamonds are very popular.
Engagement rings with emeralds
Emeralds are appropriate for many occasions; they are also suitable for young brides. Rings decorated with this stone are often chosen for engagement. The design in most cases is classic - a medium-sized emerald on a thin yellow gold rim. But various variations are also possible, such as combining precious metals and inlay.
Ring path with emeralds
The simple and elegant configuration is beyond praise: a spectacular string of precious crystals looks no worse than a large gem. Laconic products that use four or five stones are good for everyday wear.
Jewelry with emeralds, where a path of malachite mineral is duplicated by stripes of diamonds, is often used by couples who want to get married soon. And this is one of the spectacular options for an engagement ring with an emerald. Jewelry with intersecting paths of green crystal and a scattering of diamonds or cubic zirconia are good as a magnificent gift.
Ring with a large emerald
What truly exudes luxury and chic is jewelry with a large emerald. Large stone sizes are rare in nature, so a ring with a large gem is truly the highlight of your accessory collection. The most common option is two or three carats, larger ones are an expensive rarity.
A ring with a large emerald is not an option for every day, but an amazing accompaniment for evening dresses in muted tones made of thick fabrics or flowing silk. Such jewelry with an emerald is not for the fingers of young ladies. But it suits a mature lady, confident in her own attractiveness.
Ring with emerald and cubic zirconia
Created in the laboratories of a scientific institute as an artificial alternative to ultra-strong diamond, cubic zirconia has become an indispensable means for emphasizing the expressiveness of the central element of a composition or as a replacement for expensive diamonds. Their sparkling shine works well with the mineral, highlighting its superb green and making it shine brighter.
In addition to crystal transparency, jewelers successfully combine green gems with cubic zirconias of other bright shades. Although the first option is the most popular, since a flashy stone does not tolerate the proximity of bright colors. Original design solutions, unusual shapes embodied by a ring with a natural emerald surrounded by cubic zirconia are a current trend in the world of jewelry and accessories.
Ring with square emerald
No other gemstone looks as stylish and brilliant in a square shape as the emerald. It seems like it was created for him, since in this configuration the malachite depth and small golden inclusions characteristic of a natural gem are revealed.
Ring with emerald drop
There are many representatives of the fair sex who do not welcome excessive showiness in jewelry, but advocate elegance and the absence of complex gold/silver pretzels. A ring with an emerald in the shape of a stylish drop is just such a case.
Price
On the Russian market, the price of emeralds is measured in thousands of rubles per carat. Natural stones of bright green color cost 120, pale and pink – 3.2, artificial – up to 1.3 thousand rubles. per carat
Initial cost of gold jewelry (RUB):
- suspension – 7,690;
- ring – 8,500;
- stud earrings – 14,490;
- brooch – 17,490;
- cross – 11,690.
Silver products:
- suspension – 790;
- ring – 990;
- earrings – 2,490.
A green emerald of high transparency, without damage, larger than five carats can be more expensive than a diamond of similar characteristics.
Main conclusions
Natural emerald is a rare stone with a fairly high cost. Such characteristics have made it a frequent target for counterfeiting. Fake stones can be found almost anywhere – even in large jewelry stores. For this reason, you should know how to distinguish an original from a fake of varying quality:
- natural stone has a green tint of varying saturation and moderate shine, its surface resembles velvet;
- upon contact with skin, the mineral must remain cool for a long time (the fake heats up quickly);
- When exposed to ultraviolet light, the stone acquires a brown tint.
When purchasing emerald jewelry, you should check the quality certificates. Natural stones always have a document of origin, which the seller must provide upon request.
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The magic of jewelry
Even the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt believed that an emerald talisman worn on the body slowed down physical and mental old age.
Therapeutic effect
Lithotherapists have studied the healing capabilities of the stone:
- neutralizes headaches;
- treats joints;
- stabilizes blood pressure;
- regulates the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- relieves inflammation of the bladder;
- good for women's health.
Emeralds
For greater effect, choose jewelry located next to the problem area of the body.
Contemplating the stone improves vision.
The owner of the jewelry is guaranteed a strong psyche: healthy sleep, lack of anxiety and fatigue.
Magic properties
The stone only helps good people in good deeds. Can teach you to recognize signs of higher powers.
For the unworthy, the magical properties of the stone are useless, even dangerous, since it is capable of destroying dark plans. But I’m ready to help “get on the path to correction.”
Emerald jewelry protects motherhood and strengthens marital ties. It is no coincidence that this is a symbol of the emerald wedding - the 55th anniversary of marriage. The best gift on this occasion is a gold ring with an emerald.
Silver is of particular importance. In Rus' it was believed that this was the most powerful protection against temptations and dark forces. Silver jewelry with emeralds (especially earrings) make a young wife and mother sensible and develop feminine flair.
Zodiac
Green emeralds are the talisman of May Taurus. Ladies are given earrings or a pendant, men are given a ring or a ring.
The stone is also suitable for other zodiac signs:
- Cancer – any silver item;
- Pisces – silver earrings or ring;
- Sagittarius – any with a large stone;
- Gemini - pendant.
Pendant with emerald
The stone is incompatible with Scorpio.
| Zodiac sign | Compatibility (“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – strictly contraindicated) |
| Aries | + |
| Taurus | + |
| Twins | +++ |
| Cancer | +++ |
| a lion | + |
| Virgo | + |
| Scales | + |
| Scorpion | — |
| Sagittarius | + |
| Capricorn | + |
| Aquarius | + |
| Fish | + |
Therapeutic effect
When used correctly, the gem will help get rid of such health problems as:
- sudden changes in blood pressure;
- severe headaches;
- joint pathologies;
- ailments of the digestive system.
Using emerald, the central nervous system is stabilized. Using a crystal, you can eliminate mood swings and outbreaks of groundless anxiety. Water charged with it has a cleansing and antibacterial effect. This is especially true in the presence of skin diseases accompanied by irritation and inflammation.
We must not forget about the rejuvenating effect of the gem. It relieves fatigue, strengthens memory and invigorates. As a result of wearing the crystal, immunity increases, the state of mind normalizes, and signs of melancholy and depression disappear. An emerald can become a talisman for a pregnant woman. The stone improves overall well-being and strengthens the relationship between the child and the expectant mother.
How to identify a fake
Under the guise of emerald, synthetic or cheaper natural stone is inserted into jewelry.
The properties of emerald help to distinguish:
- it is dark or darkish, beryl is light green;
- has cracks or inclusions, a perfectly clean shiny crystal on a regular counter - imitation;
- does not change in ultraviolet light, if it glows brown-orange, it means it’s fake;
- its edges are never erased or rounded, they are always sharp and well outlined;
- The stone is devoid of layering.
Sometimes doublets are used in jewelry: only the upper part of the insert is genuine. The synthetic or glass bottom is glued with emerald green paste. The gluing is visible under a magnifying glass when viewed from the side.
The main thing
Factors influencing the price, as well as the properties and qualities inherent in the original, were previously described. Now let's talk about how to distinguish a natural emerald from an artificial one, how to check the quality of the product offered.
Before checking the authenticity of a piece of jewelry, you need to understand the difference and what substitute stones look like. It is with the help of these crystals that emerald jewelry has been counterfeited in the past and is still being made today.
Demantoid is a rare mineral with a pronounced green color, which, like emerald, gives greenish reflections in the sun.
Tourmaline does not have a rich light green color and does not have a large number of reflective particles.
To create fakes, the following are also sometimes used: prehnite, fluorite, tsavorite and other 3rd order minerals.
How to determine the authenticity of an emerald? You will need: a magnifying glass, a refractometer and a color filter.
To conduct an examination at home or in a store, you only need a magnifying glass.
Care instructions
Emerald is durable and needs to be cared for in the same way as other precious stones:
- Clean jewelry by pouring warm soapy water and rubbing with a soft sponge. Cleaning with ultrasound or steam is excluded.
- Jewelry should be stored in a carefully closed box, in a cool microclimate, separately from other accessories. It is better to wrap each piece of jewelry in soft cloth and place it in a durable box lined with fabric on the inside.
- Care is needed not only externally. Oil impregnation of emeralds requires attention. It is used before making jewelry to make the stones more beautiful and durable. Over time, it is lost, but is restored by a jeweler.
The gem does not like cosmetics, household chemicals, water, or heat. Therefore, jewelry is removed before cooking, cleaning, going to the pool, shower or gym.
