The emerald has attracted the human eye for centuries. Often used in rings, earrings, pendants, and other luxury fine jewelry pieces, the emerald takes on a brilliant green hue, that cannot be found in other gemstones. The emerald is made up of a mineral called beryl and is also widely known as the May birthstone. Emerald stone jewelry can make a fantastic gift for a loved one born in May.
However, there are many factors involved in determining the quality of an emerald gemstone and the gemstone jewelry itself. Continue reading to learn more about the emerald, and how you can purchase the best emerald piece for a friend, family member, or loved one.
Keeping an Eye on the Color
With so many emerald jewelry pieces to choose from, it can be a challenge to figure out which piece is right to buy. For instance, should you choose from something like Fana's Gemstone Collection, or should you choose something from another quality designer?
Before purchasing a May birthstone gift, you should first examine the quality of the stone. Just like the 4Cs of diamond buying, there are specific characteristics that make up a high-quality emerald gemstone.
First and foremost, you should pay attention to the richness of the emerald's coloring. Much like other colored gemstones, the quality of an emerald is all dependent on the deepness of color. A less-than-favorable emerald will more than likely have trace amounts of red or yellow within the classic emerald green hues.
However, other hues don't always mean you have a subpar emerald. In some cases, an emerald with a hint of blue can be higher in value than an emerald that is solely green. The blue coloring can add to the warmth and depth of an emerald's color. On the other hand, emeralds with yellow tinting are far less coveted and will more than likely sell for a lower price.
The Importance of Clarity
Much like diamonds, clarity is an essential factor in buying an emerald birthstone. However, emeralds aren't required to be as clear, as emeralds are regularly filled with abnormalities and flaws. Emeralds that are high in clarity are extremely rare, and as a result are incredibly expensive.
More often than not, emeralds are given treatment to improve the level of clarity. Unfortunately, the more treatment an emerald undergoes, the more likely that clarity is going to fade over time. Don't let that discourage you, however, as emeralds that fade can still be treated with oils and resins that can reintroduce an emerald's former level of clarity.
Fitting an Emerald For Jewelry
Many within and without the jewelry world are familiar with the classic emerald cut. Usually done in the shape of a square or rectangle, the emerald cut deepens the richness of an emerald's color and hue. The deepness of an emerald cut can all depend on the original color of the stone. For instance, an emerald with a lighter color can require deeper cuts when compared to one that is already rich in vibrancy.
An emerald cut gemstone can fit seamlessly into the center of any pendant or fashion ring and can serve as the perfect gift for emerald lovers as well as those born with the emerald as their birthstone. However, as mentioned before, a lot goes into purchasing fine emerald jewelry and you may want to seek help from a professional jeweler.
How Rumanoff's Jewelry Can Help You
Finding the right emerald birthstone jewelry piece isn't always easy, so let the skilled jewelers at Rumanoff's Jewelry help you do it. Rumanoff's has over 75 years of experience in the jewelry industry and is one of the main providers of fine jewelry items in New Haven County.
In their Hamden, Connecticut showroom you can find a wide variety of luxury jewelry pieces including designer engagement rings, wedding bands, timepieces, and even GIA-certified loose diamonds. Rumanoff's also offers professional jewelry services from jewelers with four generations of experience behind them.
For more information on how to find a stunning emerald gemstone piece, visit Rumanoffs.com or call their showroom at (203)-230- 1199.
