The
birthstone for May is emerald. These stunning green gemstones have been one of
the most valuable gemstones throughout the centuries. The gemstone is mined
mostly in Columbia and Brazil, although it can also be found in Zimbabwe and
Zambia.
Columbian
gemstones are renowned for their rich and deep green color and are gorgeous
when set into a unique design for custom wedding rings in Denver, which is soothing, as well as relieves the
stress and strain in the eye. This was noted by the Roman author Pliny the
Elder in 79 AD. However, modern science has proved the same, that it does
indeed ease eye strain and trouble.
Unfortunately,
emeralds almost always have inclusions, and it extremely rare to find ones
without any inclusions. That is why a clear and large emerald is extremely
expensive. This is the main reason why there are so many treated emeralds in
the markets. Treated stones are likely to fetch a higher price as compared to
one which has inclusions that are visible to the naked eye. Emerald
maintenance, is therefore crucial, to be able to protect the stones, especially
for wedding rings for women which are worn constantly.
Treatments
The
most common treatments emeralds are subjected to are dyeing paler stones that
are without the deep emerald color that is mostly associated with the stones; and
extensive fracture filling which makes use of various types of oils, waxes, and
resins to fill the crack so that there are not too many inclusions visible to
the naked eye. It is not hard to find the best stones if your budget is not
very tight, as a jewelry store
online will have medium to top-grade gemstones for their customers’ perusal.
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