EMERALD CARE: Emerald is harder than quartz or tourmaline and resists most scratching and wear. It is less hard than diamond and sapphire however and like all gems, it may be damaged if dropped or bumped hard. Also, small microscopic fissures are common to emerald due to their crystal nature and current mining methods.  …

Ever wondered about Emeralds?  Let us tell you something more About: Emeralds are colored stones composed of the mineral beryl. They range from medium green to dark green. Emeralds are considered the official birthstone for the month of May. History: The word Emerald is derived from the Greek word “smaragdos“, as well as the Old…