Emerald Rings

Enhancements

Cutting is the fundamental enhancement for any gemstone, yet various techniques further reveal nature’s treasures by maximizing color, luster, clarity, and brilliance. Understanding these processes deepens your appreciation for the beauty and value of your jewelry. Unlike many gems, emeralds almost always contain natural fissures and inclusions. To enhance clarity, industry-accepted methods—such as oiling, waxing, or resin treatments—are used to fill these openings. Oiled emeralds, in particular, are not only gorgeous but also a safe and permanent enhancement when cleaned gently. You can assume that emeralds sold at MySapphireSource have been treated using these accepted methods.

Buying an Emerald

Emeralds, among the rarest of gemstones, are celebrated for their vibrant green hues despite naturally occurring inclusions. When buying an emerald, color is paramount—richer, more vivid greens command higher value—yet it's important to remember that emeralds are relatively soft, with a Mohs hardness around 7.5 to 8, and therefore require extra care in daily wear. At MySapphireSource, we meticulously source emeralds that offer the ideal balance of deep, intense color and minimal inclusions, ensuring that each piece is not only visually stunning but also a cherished, lasting addition to your collection.

Emerald Care

All emeralds require special care. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Avoid sudden temperature changes, steaming and contact with cosmetics, hairspray, perfume or household chemicals. Clean only with a damp cloth or soft brush with room temperature water. Cleaning in hot, soapy water, solvents (even those made for cleaning jewelry) can cause them irreparable damage to an emerald. Please follow these instructions to keep your emerald looking its best.

Fun Fact:

Emeralds have fascinated humanity for millennia, celebrated by ancient civilizations for their captivating green allure. Cleopatra famously adorned herself with these gems, believing they held the secret to eternal youth and rebirth. The vibrant hues of emeralds are created by trace elements like chromium and vanadium within the beryl crystal, resulting in colors that range from delicate mint to deep forest green. Unique to emeralds are their natural inclusions—often referred to as their "jardin" or garden—which lend each stone a one-of-a-kind character and a rich story of its own. Whether as a standout piece in a jewelry collection or a cherished heirloom, owning an emerald means inviting a slice of nature’s wonder and a legacy of elegance into your life.