Emeralds Pendants
Originally mined in Egypt, emeralds belong to the family of most precious and most expensive gemstones in the world. Not surprisingly, because the lush green emerald is one of the most beautiful stones imaginable and one of the most valuable that have adorned kings and queens throughout history. Green is the color of nature, of spring time and also a symbol of youth and beauty. Romans considered the emerald as the gemstone of love because green was supposed to be the color of Venus, Goddess of love. Even today, those who are fortunate enough to have an emerald pendant or a pair of pretty earrings can consider themselves very lucky because it is indeed a stone of class and great beauty.
The emerald is a fragile stone that that is not very durable and has to be looked after with care if you wish to retain its beauty and enjoy wearing it for a long time. Unlike most stones that loose their value when treated, the raw emerald usually has tiny fissures that have to be treated and filled up with oil to improve its looks and texture. When putting away your emerald jewelry, never keep them close together or allow them to come into contact with other jewelry or metal. The slightest touch could damage this very soft stone.
Fashions may come and go but the true worth and beauty of a precious stone will never diminish. Emerald pendants have always been in fashion and the wonder of this green stone is best captured in a one stone pendant that can simply take your breath away. The different cuts of the emerald is perfect as a single stone set in yellow gold where the sun kissed warmth of the gold reflects on the deep green sparkle of the stone giving it a tinge of yellow to make it look even more alluring. Although it’s the round cut emerald that is mostly used in pendants, other cuts such as the pear, trillion, square and marquise cut can also look stunning in the correct setting. These cuts showcase the beauty of the stone and emerald pendants can look equally fascinating when set in white gold or platinum combined with diamonds.
When buying emerald pendants or earrings, you should always go to a reputed jeweler because there are so many who sell fake jewelry and trick you out of your hard earned money. A genuine jeweler will never do that because his reputation is at stake and he will also go to great lengths to prove the authenticity of the gemstones you are purchasing. It is always best for you to ask for a certificate of authentication from the jeweler so that you can be doubly sure you are buying the real thing. Remember, the genuine emerald is a very expensive stone and whether you buy earrings or any other type of jewelry, make sure you are paying for the real thing and not for some green glass you are sold as emeralds.