What Are The Characteristics Of Emeralds?

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The dynamic shine of the emerald’s color makes it a unique gemstone. However, really good quality is fairly rare, with inclusions often marring the uniformity of the color. Fine inclusions do not by any means diminish the high regard in which it is held. Even with inclusions an emerald in a deep, lively green still has a much higher value than an almost flawless emerald whose color is paler.

Specialists call the numerous crystal inclusions, cracks or fissures, which are typical of the emerald, jardin. They regard the tender little green plants in the emerald garden as features of the identity of a gem that has grown naturally.

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