It's here, it's here, it's finally here! Pantone has selected their color of the year for 2013, drum roll please.....Emerald! Let everyone with a May birthday get excited as they might see quite a few more striking birthstone pieces this year!
In the jewelry business it is important to note a few characteristics of emeralds. Take a quick look at the information below to find out more.
- First, they are not a strong enough stone to wear on a daily basis. This does not make the suitable for engagement rings.
- Second, they are a beryl mineral, the same as aquamarines. Unlike aquamarines they crystallize closer to the Earth's surface and therefore have more fractures and scratches.
- Third, the finest colors for emerald gemstones are green blue transparent stones with strong saturation.
- Fourth, emeralds of fine quality often times come from Columbia and countries in South America.
- Fifth, the Emerald is the birthstone for May.
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