Posted by Amoro on 4/9/2013 to
Cleopatra was obsessed with them. Nero viewed gladiatorial games through special lenses made from them. Entire civilizations believed in their ability to ward off illness and restore the soul. Has any other gemstone stimulated the senses or fired up the imagination more than emeralds?
A member of the beryl family, these gems come to us via a very arduous mining and cutting process that serves to enhance their distinctive color while preserving internal flaws. These flaws, or inclusions, are inherent to all natural emeralds and are a telltale sign that the sparkling emerald ring you’re wearing is genuine.
The relative rarity, mysterious lore, and unequalled beauty of emeralds make them as popular and coveted today as they were in ancient Egypt or Rome. And their status as May’s official birthstone as well as the traditional 20th wedding anniversary gift helps ensure that this popularity will endure well into the future.
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