Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryl
Beryllium, aluminium, silicon and oxygen form beryl.
Emeralds
DISCOVER ↓What are Emeralds?
Emerald is the green variety of beryl. Its colour ranges from bluish green to green, with subtle shifts in tone and saturation giving each stone a distinct presence.
Within emerald, fine inclusions are often described as a jardin: a garden. These details, together with colour and cut, help define its individual character.
How are Emeralds formed?
Cr / V
Chromium & vanadium
Trace chromium or vanadium can contribute green colour.
Emerald
When the green meets emerald’s colour range, beryl becomes emerald.
What is inside a emerald?
Nature’s fingerprint.
Emeralds often contain fluid inclusions, mineral crystals and natural fissures. These features affect appearance and can provide useful information during gemmological examination.
Client-supplied footage of the gemstone. Internal features require individual examination.Choices when buying emeralds…
Colour
Look at green hue, depth of tone and saturation. The most appealing colour is best judged in a range of ordinary lighting.
Clarity & character
Look closely at internal features and ask how any inclusions or treatments affect appearance and care.
Cut
oval
cushion
emerald
Proportion, symmetry and polish influence how light moves through a stone and how its colour appears.
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A closer look
Colour and character
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Natural detail
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Light and form
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An individual perspective
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Did you know?
01Emerald belongs to the beryl mineral family.
02Chromium and vanadium contribute green colour.
03Emerald measures 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale.
04Its inclusions are sometimes called a jardin.
05Fracture filling should be disclosed to the buyer.
06Inclusions mean emerald needs thoughtful care.
07The emerald cut can help protect vulnerable corners.
08Origin and treatment details belong in the conversation.
A world of origins.
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil and Afghanistan are among the countries associated with emerald. Origin should be documented for each individual stone.
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