Emerald information: care, lore, images, jewerly, AGTA graded loose gemstones in cabochons and faceted cuts.

Emerald Gemstone Information Information * Loose gemstones * Jewelry links Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May and the gemstone representing the 20th, 35th, and the 55th wedding anniversary. Emeralds were once prescribed for eye diseases because the green color was believed to be soothing to the eyes. It was also once recommended as amulets to ward off epilepsy in children. Emeralds were known to strengthen the owner's memory, quicken intelligence, and assist in predicting the future. It is known to be a symbol of rebirth and romance. View examples of cut emerald below and prices in our store section.
ENHANCEMENT CODE E Click to view AGTA code. PROPERTIES Refractive Index 1.577-1.583 Hardness = 7.5-8 (Moh's Scale) Specific Gravity =2.72 Species - Beryl Optic Character - Double Refraction. Phenomena - Chatoyancy, Asterism (Rare) WARNINGS FOR CARE Ultrasonic: Risky. Steamer: Never. Heat: Very poor; should never be heated. Chemicals that harm: Hydrofluoric acid can damage.	Crystal Structure Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal), hexagonal prisms, columnar. MAJOR SOURCES Columbia, Zambia, Brazil, Pakistan, Zimbabwe	Birthstones
		January	Garnet
		February	Amethyst
		March	Aquamarine
		April	Diamond
		May	Emerald
		June	Pearl/Alexandrite
		July	Ruby
		August	Peridot
		September	Sapphire
		October	Opal/Tourmaline
		November	Topaz or Citrine
		December	Blue Topaz or Zircon