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.
Talismans and amulets
Gold belt of the Shah with an emerald weighing 176 carats.
Kept in the National Treasury of the Central Bank of Iran in Tehran For a long time, the emerald has been considered a talisman for mothers.
By protecting a woman during pregnancy and during childbirth (thanks to its effect, the threat of premature birth disappears, pain during contractions is reduced, and ruptures are minimized), it contributes to the birth of a healthy child.
Subsequently, the gem will help the mother not only better understand the needs of the baby, but also build a harmonious relationship with him.
Also:
- A crystal placed at the front door or lying on the desktop is an excellent amulet that protects the house from evil spirits and unkind people.
- A young family using an emerald as a talisman will be able to avoid betrayal, conflicts and quarrels, and will find happiness and harmony. It will protect spouses who have lived together for more than one year from fading feelings: it is not for nothing that the 55th anniversary of marriage is called the emerald wedding.
- For unmarried girls, the gem will become a reliable amulet that helps maintain chastity.
- The emerald amulet will bring wealth and good luck to travelers, and will protect sailors from bad weather and storms.
- Creative people and businessmen can use it as an amulet that brings inspiration and success.
The crystal, which plays the role of a love amulet, is recommended to be worn on the ring finger or little finger.
Emerald - unlike most minerals - can be passed on by inheritance. All its positive qualities are preserved.
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
What else should you pay attention to when choosing emeralds?
Experts have compiled fairly detailed instructions, following which you can purchase a real stone, which will then become a worthy decoration for any piece of jewelry. When buying jewelry, you should pay attention to the following things in order to be able to distinguish it from other stones:
- Transparency of the stone. Clear emeralds will cost more than those with a cloudy tint, but in this case there is a greater chance that they are real. Light-colored specimens are quite common in nature, so jewelry with them can be purchased at almost any jewelry store. Dark emeralds are very rare, so buying them is not so easy.
- The authenticity of this representative of beryl can be seen with a magnifying glass by looking at its growth lines. In an artificial specimen they will be clearly parallel, but in a real one they will not be so ordered.
- It is also worth paying attention to its color when purchasing jewelry with this jewel. Real gems are similar to green velvet, but may have inclusions of varying shades or be unevenly colored. Bright stones may actually be tourmalines or beryls.
- Natural stones have a fairly low dispersion and are not able to sparkle like diamonds. Gems that are overly sparkling are likely to be cubic zirconia.
- The facets of the stone are also of great importance, since scammers very often take ordinary glass and glue a thin layer of natural emerald on top of it; this is clearly visible if you look at the product from the side.
- If the edges of a gemstone look worn, it is likely glass, as the stone is more durable and does not wear off as quickly.
When purchasing jewelry with a real representative of beryl, you should understand that it requires special treatment. It is better not to wear jewelry with a large emerald all the time, but to use it as decoration for various celebrations, since otherwise the stone will lose its shine and beauty much faster.
Jewelry with small inserts of emeralds is ideal for everyday wear, as it looks appropriate with any type and style of clothing, hairstyle and makeup. But it is also worth remembering that this mineral does not like sunlight and exposure to chemicals. Clean jewelry with this type of beryl using sharp objects, such as toothpicks, tweezers, etc. also not recommended.
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
Signs and properties of the stone
As is customary in our articles, we will begin with a description of the main features and properties unique to this stone. They allow you to distinguish natural emerald and weed out all imitations and fakes.
Copper emerald
This is interesting: other names for this stone are smaragd or emerald (esmeralda). The name of the heroine of Victor Hugo’s novel “Notre Dame de Paris,” a gypsy dancer, is translated as Emerald.
Defining characteristics of the stone: a beryl group mineral, which is a complex compound of beryllium, aluminum, silicon and oxygen. It has a rich green color; chromium and vanadium act as chromatophore impurities (depending on the origin of the crystal).
Very hard mineral - 8 Mohs units. But at the same time fragile and fragile. It should not be squeezed or heated. Due to internal stresses, any emerald crystal is cut with small cracks and veins. Fracture is a characteristic property of this stone.
There are practically no truly defect-free emeralds. They always contain cracks (in high-quality stones they are not visible without a magnifying glass), inclusions of other elements, and, less often, air bubbles.
The main characteristic of emerald is its green color. There are both light green and dark specimens. The top of the crystal is more saturated in color than its base.
Emerald green
The most highly prized are those emeralds that from a few steps resemble pieces of dark green velvet. Less common is a faint bluish tint.
Transparency of emerald is a relative concept. The highest grade crystals are transparent, less valuable ones are opaque. Because of this, the gem is often confused with other green stones, including:
- tourmaline;
Ring with pink tourmaline - chrysolite;
Faceted peridot - chrysoprase;
Chrysoprase - fluorite;
Violet fluorite - grossular;
Grossular oval shape - demantoid;
Green demantoid - uvarovite;
Men's ring made of silver with uvarovite - prehnite;
Pendant with prehnite - nephritis;
Jade bracelet - green sapphire;
Green sapphire - green artificial stone.
The main feature of emerald is high hardness combined with a lack of bright shine and a cloudy haze inside, which is formed by a network of tiny cracks and inclusions of other minerals - mica, rutile, and so on.
Emerald is also characterized by dichroism - in the light, the shade of the stone changes from green to yellowish as the angle of the sun's rays changes.
This stone is evaluated depending on the combination of qualities. Jewelry made from high-quality jade is more expensive than jewelry made from low-grade emerald.
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.
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 | + |
"Magical" properties of emerald
Emerald was called the “stone of the goddess Isis” in Ancient Egypt. People believed that great power was hidden in the stone. It effectively treats insect, scorpion and snake bites.
Representatives of magic sincerely believe in its sacred properties. The stone has powerful energy, it helps to rid its owner of internal negativity, to cleanse himself, to become better, stronger, healthier.
Emerald is a wonderful talisman. It contains beryllium, a rather rare element that is associated with the mysteries of the universe. Residents of the Ancient World considered emerald a symbol of hope, as well as composure and wisdom. Now this gemstone symbolizes happiness and prosperity. It protects against bad habits and all kinds of vices: the tendency to deceive, fraud, adultery, acts as protection against witchcraft and the negative influence of others. If you do not remove the ring from your finger, the stone will help cope with tactlessness, discourtesy, and even help overcome aggression.
Most often, emeralds are used as personal talismans by people who connect their lives with science, some kind of art, philosophy or clergy. In addition, they patronize the family, bring harmony and peace, and help strengthen marital ties. The stone not only attracts good luck, but also helps get rid of negative aura.
But modern scientists also recognize the healing properties of emerald. It is believed that it not only has a beneficial effect on the body and has a healing effect, but also brings specific benefits:
- relieves joint pain;
- relieves migraines;
- helps fight high acidity and other stomach problems;
- relieves insomnia;
- helps normalize blood pressure;
- fights infections.
In addition, the stone is effective for psoriasis, diabetes, dysfunction of the urinary system, and has antibacterial properties.
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.
Ring with emerald: history and features
A ring with this stone is an adornment for emperors. Members of royal families were very fond of this noble mineral. In many museums around the world, where treasures of royal dynasties are preserved, emerald is an essential part of the collections.
The stone is a variety of beryl with chromium impurities. Nature knows how to impress, so the mineral can be found in a large number of shades - from light green to deep emerald. The value of the stone depends on the depth of color.
Brightly colored stones are considered the most popular and expensive. At the same time, transparency no longer has much importance; inclusions and cracks fade into the background, because they can be covered up and hidden. But it is impossible to achieve such a luxurious, rich shade artificially.
Cut is another feature of emeralds. Jewelers have come up with a special type for these stunning stones. It is a rectangle or square, from which smooth corners extend. The unique shape was not invented in vain - it not only helps to present the stone favorably, but also protects it from damage.
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.
Sample analysis
It is sometimes difficult or even impossible to distinguish a real emerald from an artificial one without going to an expert. One way is to check in ultraviolet light, although this does not always help.
This method screens out glass and various imitations. However, synthetic stones and some natural ones have almost the same colors when shined through. For example, fluorite will be red, like natural emerald, but a slightly different shade (softer). It is also difficult to distinguish Colombian color emerald.
There are other testing methods that are not available at home. A common one is the Chelsea filter. It helps to recognize synthetic Chinese, but is powerless against Colombian color emerald.
In laboratories, hardness, refraction, structure, the presence of impurities in the channels and other parameters are determined. Even in the Middle Ages, fakes and originals were distinguished by weighing. This method is still suitable today. Although hardly anyone has special scales at home.
One magnifying glass is not always enough. Analysis requires knowledge and experience, for example:
- Natural inclusions are sometimes confused with air bubbles. An expert, by the number and type of cloudiness, will not only determine the authenticity, but will even tell where the emerald was mined or what stone was taken for counterfeiting. For example, in chrysoprase the inclusions will be in the form of “feathers”. These are special traces of growth.
- If the mineral is framed, it needs to be viewed from about two meters. The natural gem shimmers faintly from such a distance.
Natural high-quality emeralds, as a rule, have certificates from gemological laboratories. But due to the high cost of natural stone, the authenticity of the documents will also have to be checked.
