Precious Stone: Emerald
A stone of an intense green , the emerald has always fascinated . A mineral of knowledge, protection, wisdom and happiness , it ranks among the precious stones alongside the sapphire, the ruby and the diamond.
The deep , intense green color of the emerald lends elegance and a distinctive touch of color to jewelry. Cleopatra, one of the first queens of Egypt, was particularly fond of this gem, often choosing emerald for its remarkable brilliance compared to other stones. The charm of the emerald was not limited to antiquity, it has continued through the centuries and has captivated admirers all over the world.
Even today, the emerald continues to enchant those who wear it. The emerald gets its name from the Greek “smaragdos” which means “green gemstone”. A name that comes from its characteristic color. The emerald is easily recognizable thanks to its distinctive green. However, it is interesting to note that there is no single shade of emerald. Each stone is unique and has shown color variations for thousands of years.
Unlike other gemstones such as diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald is distinguished by a relatively modest hardness, reaching 7.5 on the Mohs scale. A scale used to calculate the hardness of a stone. This hardness means that emerald is more fragile . As a result, it requires more delicate and careful handling to avoid damage. However, it is not likely to break at the simple touch of your hands. Jewelers must be more careful than with other gemstones and therefore require more meticulousness and precaution on their part to work this gem.
Finally, the cut and polished emeralds are set in precious metals, often gold or platinum, to create a variety of jewelry such as rings, necklaces and earrings, each piece being a perfect balance between robustness and elegance .
Emerald comes in different shades of green depending on the raw crystal and the deposits from which it comes: from very light yellowish green, to very dark green, the most common of these shades is halfway between these colors. For those who prefer a more sober and discreet look, white gold is an elegant alternative that also highlights the beauty of the emerald.
At Blush, we offer a selection of jewelry adorned with emerald, like the Sophie d'Agon brand which offers refined creations with emerald ideal, if you want a distinguished style . As for other precious stones , the Kismet By milka house offers high quality jewelry in a more rock and bold style.
Emerald is a timeless gemstone that is the first choice of many gem lovers. Its vibrant color makes it unique and continues to inspire dreams and attract attention from around the world. Very often, this stone is used to create engagement rings. David Beckham gave a splendid emerald set with a spiral diamond pavé to his wife Victoria in 2007.
More recently, on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, Alma Abu Deif was spotted with a sublime set decorated with emeralds. No matter on which jewel, the emerald is a stone that gives inestimable value to a creation.
