Emerald information from I&L Jewelry Galore

Emerald information and Emerald Agate Jewelry

Emerald - the gemstone of spring

Emeralds are among the most valued and expensive gemstones in the world. Their green colour is associated with spring and it is not surprising that emerald is the birthstone for May.

Emerald was revered in the ancient world and was the subject of many fantastic fables and myths.

The Incas and the Aztecs regarded emeralds as holy, Romans thought to have a soothing effect on the soul and Europeans of the Middle Ages believed them to ward off evil spirits and cure various illnesses.

High quality natural emeralds are very expensive stones, sometimes more expensive than diamonds of the same weight. Because emeralds without inclusions are very rare and exceptionally expensive, most emeralds used in jewelry have inclusions and are not always very transparent.

Because natural emeralds are so expensive, difficult to cut and often included, lab-created emeralds are frequently used in jewelry.

We occasionally have jewelry with natural emeralds. We also have a large selection of emerald agate jewelry. This jewelry is made with emerald green agates so you get the look of emeralds at a fraction of the price.

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