Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Emeralds; Captivating Gemstones of Great Value

Emeralds are amazing gemstones. The intense green color they possess can be compared to none. Human beings have been captivated by emeralds since Egyptian times. It is even said the some Egyptian mummies were buried with emeralds. The fact is that these gems are fascinating, natural wonders that humans cherish now and will love for a long time to come. Emeralds belong to the gemstone family of beryl. Other well known members of this family are aquamarine, morganite and heliodor. Pure beryl is colorless; in the emerald, the green color occurs when chromium or vanadium are present. Emeralds come in many different green and bluish shades. The gemstones with the most clear surface and most vibrant colors are more valuable because of their beauty and rarity. Some emeralds View the rest of this article


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