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EDUCATION
Thousands of couples around the world have trusted us with their most important moments. With the largest selection of diamonds and meticulously designed, handcrafted rings, were here to help you find your way to the perfect ring.
DIAMOND
EDUCATION
For most people, buying a diamond is a new experience, but that doesn't mean it should be overwhelming. Understanding a diamond's quality characteristics is straightforward and simple.
Our diamond education is designed to answer all your questions. In just a few minutes you'll know everything you need to know to find your perfect diamond.
JEWELLERY
EDUCATION
it is our mission to take the mystery out of your purchase by offering only the finest quality fine jewellery available, along with expert guidance and education. Our jewellery is crafted with superior materials and inspected against exceptional quality standards.
PEARL
EDUCATION
Use this guide to find the pearl that is right for you by educating yourself on the quality and value of the cultured pearls that we offer.
GEMSTONE
EDUCATION
Gemstones and rare minerals can evoke strong emotions and spur intrigue. While most loose gemstones and minerals are purchased for ornamental jewellery purposes, others are possessed for their fascinating attributes. Natural gemstones and minerals add sparkle to our lives and invigorate our soul with the earth's natural beauty.
ABOUT EMERALD
Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.
Gem experts differ on the degree of green that makes one stone an emerald and another stone a less-expensive green beryl. Most gemologists, gemological laboratories, and colored stone dealers call a stone green beryl when its color is too light for it to be classified as emerald. Even among that group, however, theres a difference of opinion about whats considered too light.
EMERALD JEWLERY
At 7.5-8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale, emeralds are harder than many other gemstones but less durable than diamonds, sapphires and rubies. They are an excellent choice for jewelry that will last through the years, provided they are taken care of.
The most popular metals for emerald jewelry are platinum and yellow gold. The durability of platinum protects the green gemstone, while yellow gold emphasizes its rich hue. Emerald is a very versatile gem, popular in classic, contemporary and vintage jewelry designs. It is also a stunning choice for engagement rings.
OVERVIEW
2.97 BILLION YEARS
Age of the oldest emeralds, from South Africa.
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh known for her passion for emeralds.
$6,578,500
2011 sales price for Elizabeth Taylors emerald pendant - a record $280,000 per carat.
FACTS
MINERAL: Beryl CHEMISTRY: Be3Al2Si6O18 COLOR: Vibrant green REFRACTIVE INDEX:1.577 to 1.583 BIREFRINGENCE:0.005 to 0.009 SPECIFIC GRAVITY:2.72 MOHS HARDNESS:7.5 to 8.0QUAILITY FACTORS
Emerald has been the standard for green colored-stones for millennia.
COLOR
The most desirable emerald colors are bluish green to pure green, with vivid color saturation.
CLARITY
In Emerald expect to see inclusions that dealers like to call an internal jardin, or garden.
CUT
Due to the crystal shape emeralds are commonly cut as rectangular step cuts called emerald cuts.
CARAT
Because its density is lower, a one-carat emerald will appear larger in size than a one-carat diamond.
