Emerald Jewelry
Emeralds were one of the first gemstones to be mined and traded. An antique emerald has traveled through a history of exotic lands, ancient civilizations, and mighty empires. Across, emeralds have been used as amulets and talismans, religious symbols, astrological stones, magical stones, and healing stones. Emeralds have a long history associated with courtship, love, […]
The History Of Emerald Jewelry Jewelry made with precious materials has always been part of our fashion repertoire because of its value, its rarity, and its enduring beauty. We have included a brief catalog of Jewelry periods and styles to give you an idea of how emeralds have been cherished and worn throughout the ages. […]
Types Of Modern Emerald Jewelry New jewelry-making technologies and global communication have given today’s emerald lovers more jewelry design options than ever before. The enduring beauty of the antique and vintage styles has spurred frequent revivals, and modern manufacturing and setting techniques have made jewels far more affordable than before. The way we wear jewelry is diversifying […]
Factors of a Quality Jewelry Setting Whether you are purchasing a gift or buying for yourself, it is important to understand how to assess the quality of a piece of finished jewelry. There are six to seven basic features of the setting to review when deciding to make a purchase. What to Ask Does the […]
How To Best Care For Emeralds To insure the lasting beauty of your grandmother’s emerald, you will need to know how to care for it. A few basic tips can help you maintain the beauty and of the stone so that your son or daughter will also be thrilled when, with love, it is passed […]
In addition to the most typical shapes and cuts of emeralds like round, oval, and cushion, there are plenty of other types of cuts. Many of these come in and out of style depending on whether the gems are carved, cut cabochon, or faceted based on what grade of gem material they are. {{ J8890 […]
Emerald Glossary The intricacies and richness of the natural emerald world would not be complete without a glossary to help further explain important terms and concepts. Aigrette: a piece of jewelry that either contains feathers or resembles a plume of feathers, usually worn in the hair or on a hat or turban. Anisotropic: a term […]