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How Are Emeralds Cut And Polished?
Home » Jewelry » Emeralds » How Are Emeralds Cut And Polished?The hardness of an emerald protects it to a large extent from scratches, but its brittleness and its many fissures can make cutting, setting and cleaning rather difficult. Because of the high value of the raw crystals and the frequent inclusions, cutting emeralds presents a special challenge, even for a skilled gem cutter. The emerald cut was developed by gem cutters especially for this gem. The clear design of this rectangular or square cut with its beveled corners brings out the beauty of this valuable gemstone to the fullest and at the same time protects it from mechanical strain.
Emeralds are cut in many other shapes, mainly classical shapes, but if the raw material contains a large number of inclusions, it may often be cut into a gently rounded cabochon, or into one of the emerald beads that are so popular in India.
Many emeralds are enhanced with colorless oils or resins. Even though it is a general trade practice, it does have the consequence that these green treasures react very sensitively to inappropriate treatment. These emeralds cannot be cleaned in an ultrasonic bath. The substances that may have been used by the cutter during his work seal the fine pores in the surface of the gem. Removing them will end up giving the stone a matt appearance. It is recommended that emerald rings should always be taken off before the wearer puts their hands in water containing cleansing agent.
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