The green of the emerald - the color of life and of the springtime, which comes round again and again. But it has also, for centuries, been the color of beauty and of constant love. Deep green is the most desired color in emeralds. The paler the color of the emerald, the lesser its value.
Rough EmeraldSOURCE OF EMERALD
Emeralds have been held in high esteem since ancient times. Probably the
oldest known finds were once made near the Red Sea in Egypt. More recently,
layers of emerald have been found in Brazil, South Africa, Zambia, Pakistan,
Afghanistan and India.
This fascinating gemstone, is considered goddess among gemstones. It is believed
to provide peace and harmony. Emeralds come in a wide shade of greens, from
yellow-green to blue-green. The most valuable is grass green with a hint of
blue. The intensity and brightness of the color also affect the monetary value.
Emeralds are also cut in many classical shapes, like, round, square, pear, oval
etc.
The green of the emerald - the color of life and of the springtime, which comes round again and again. But it has also, for centuries, been the color of beauty and of constant love. Deep green is the most desired color in emeralds. The paler the color of the emerald, the lesser its value.
Engraved EmeraldSOURCE OF EMERALD
Emeralds have been held in high esteem since ancient times. Probably the
oldest known finds were once made near the Red Sea in Egypt. More recently,
layers of emerald have been found in Brazil, South Africa, Zambia, Pakistan,
Afghanistan and India.
This fascinating gemstone, is considered goddess among gemstones. It is believed
to provide peace and harmony. Emeralds come in a wide shade of greens, from
yellow-green to blue-green. The most valuable is grass green with a hint of
blue. The intensity and brightness of the color also affect the monetary value.
Emeralds are also cut in many classical shapes, like, round, square, pear, oval
etc.
The green of the emerald - the color of life and of the springtime, which comes round again and again. But it has also, for centuries, been the color of beauty and of constant love. Deep green is the most desired color in emeralds. The paler the color of the emerald, the lesser its value.
Emerald ShapesSOURCE OF EMERALD
Emeralds have been held in high esteem since ancient times. Probably the
oldest known finds were once made near the Red Sea in Egypt. More recently,
layers of emerald have been found in Brazil, South Africa, Zambia, Pakistan,
Afghanistan and India.
This fascinating gemstone, is considered goddess among gemstones. It is believed
to provide peace and harmony. Emeralds come in a wide shade of greens, from
yellow-green to blue-green. The most valuable is grass green with a hint of
blue. The intensity and brightness of the color also affect the monetary value.
Emeralds are also cut in many classical shapes, like, round, square, pear, oval
etc.
The green of the emerald - the color of life and of the springtime, which comes round again and again. But it has also, for centuries, been the color of beauty and of constant love. Deep green is the most desired color in emeralds. The paler the color of the emerald, the lesser its value.
Shades of EmeraldSOURCE OF EMERALD
Emeralds have been held in high esteem since ancient times. Probably the
oldest known finds were once made near the Red Sea in Egypt. More recently,
layers of emerald have been found in Brazil, South Africa, Zambia, Pakistan,
Afghanistan and India.
This fascinating gemstone, is considered goddess among gemstones. It is believed
to provide peace and harmony. Emeralds come in a wide shade of greens, from
yellow-green to blue-green. The most valuable is grass green with a hint of
blue. The intensity and brightness of the color also affect the monetary value.
Emeralds are also cut in many classical shapes, like, round, square, pear, oval
etc.
Rough Emerald Engraved Emerald Emerald Shapes Shades of Emerald
This gemstone still occupies a special position in many cultures and religions.
Headgear of the Nizam of HyderabadFAMOUS EMERALDS
The magnificent jewelry of the Nizams of Hyderabad boast of many emerald
jewelry, including sarpench (bejeweled headgear), necklaces, waist-belts,
brace-lets, anklets, finger-rings, pocket watches. In ancient Rome, green was
the color of Venus, the goddess of beauty and love. They wore gems as much for
protection as pleasure.
Some of the most famous emeralds are to be seen in museums and collections. The
New York Museum of Natural History, for example, has an exhibit in which a cup
made of pure emerald which belonged to the Emperor Jehangir. Also seen here is
the Emerald and Diamond Tiara of Queen Victoria designed by her husband Prince
Albert.
This gemstone still occupies a special position in many cultures and religions.
Emperor Jehangir's Emerald CupFAMOUS EMERALDS
The magnificent jewelry of the Nizams of Hyderabad boast of many emerald
jewelry, including sarpench (bejeweled headgear), necklaces, waist-belts,
brace-lets, anklets, finger-rings, pocket watches. In ancient Rome, green was
the color of Venus, the goddess of beauty and love. They wore gems as much for
protection as pleasure.
Some of the most famous emeralds are to be seen in museums and collections. The
New York Museum of Natural History, for example, has an exhibit in which a cup
made of pure emerald which belonged to the Emperor Jehangir. Also seen here is
the Emerald and Diamond Tiara of Queen Victoria designed by her husband Prince
Albert.
This gemstone still occupies a special position in many cultures and religions.
Queen Victoria's Emerald TiaraFAMOUS EMERALDS
The magnificent jewelry of the Nizams of Hyderabad boast of many emerald
jewelry, including sarpench (bejeweled headgear), necklaces, waist-belts,
brace-lets, anklets, finger-rings, pocket watches. In ancient Rome, green was
the color of Venus, the goddess of beauty and love. They wore gems as much for
protection as pleasure.
Some of the most famous emeralds are to be seen in museums and collections. The
New York Museum of Natural History, for example, has an exhibit in which a cup
made of pure emerald which belonged to the Emperor Jehangir. Also seen here is
the Emerald and Diamond Tiara of Queen Victoria designed by her husband Prince
Albert.
This gemstone still occupies a special position in many cultures and religions.
Nizam's Emerald NecklaceFAMOUS EMERALDS
The magnificent jewelry of the Nizams of Hyderabad boast of many emerald
jewelry, including sarpench (bejeweled headgear), necklaces, waist-belts,
brace-lets, anklets, finger-rings, pocket watches. In ancient Rome, green was
the color of Venus, the goddess of beauty and love. They wore gems as much for
protection as pleasure.
Some of the most famous emeralds are to be seen in museums and collections. The
New York Museum of Natural History, for example, has an exhibit in which a cup
made of pure emerald which belonged to the Emperor Jehangir. Also seen here is
the Emerald and Diamond Tiara of Queen Victoria designed by her husband Prince
Albert.
Headgear of Nizam Engraved Emerald Cup Emerald Tiara Emerald Necklace