Intro to Emeralds: Welcome

INTRODUCTION TO EMERALDS

Step 2: Understanding Emerald Quality

Gem-quality emeralds are extremely scarce. The geological conditions that allow for the occurance of the beryl gem family (beryllium...

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Imperfect Beauty: Imperfections and Inclusions in Emeralds

For all practical purposes, ALL emeralds have inclusions in them. An inclusion is anything included in the crystal, which if flawless...

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Be Prepared: Emerald Enhancements, Treatments, Fillers

The inclusions in emeralds are often extremely fine gas pockets or fissures. The difference in refractive index or capacity for...

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