Ancient folklore says that putting an emerald under your tongue will help you see the future and looking into a natural emerald is said to be like looking into a beautiful garden. The verdant green color is said to bring luck or good fortune. Folklore aside, an emerald’s wonderful, natural inclusions makes it not just beautiful, but also alluring and unique.
Columbia yields the finest emeralds in the world followed by Brazil and Zambia. Because they are less dense than diamonds, a one carat emerald will appear larger than a diamond of the same carat weight, so they’re ideal for anyone looking to maximize stone size while staying within a budget.
Loose Emerald Gemstones
Birthstone: May
Wedding anniversary: 20th & 35th
Mohs hardness: 7.5 – 8 / 10
You will also like: tsavorite garnet, green tourmaline
Looks great set in: yellow gold
