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Gemstone Engagement and Promise Rings
What is the world without color? Without flowers, without the rainbow, or without beautiful gemstones, the world would be
a very different place. Gemstone or birthstone engagement rings are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to diamond engagement rings. Gemstone
engagement rings add a brilliant splash of color and allow more individual expression then ever before. MyJewelrySource offers a beautiful selection of truly
unique precious and semi-precious gemstone engagement rings and birthstone promise rings,
most of which are exclusively sold here.
About Emerald: Known to bring good fortune, the emerald is
said to empower its owner with foresight. Its rich green hues reflect nature and symbolize fertility, rebirth and eternal love. Legends claim
wearing an emerald will strengthen the memory, increase intelligence, bestow eloquence, guard against evil spirits and reveal the truth of a lover's lover.
Once a favorite of Cleopatra, emeralds are the birthstone for May and suggested gift for the thirty-fifth wedding anniversary, and still symbolize the
eternal promise of Spring. Emerald rates 7 1/2 to 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
Enhancements: Although cutting is the most basic enhancement method necessary to display the beauty of a gemstone, there are many fascinating
methods by which man has demonstrated his ability to draw maximum color, luster, clarity and brilliance from nature's earthbound treasures. A basic
understanding of these enhancement techniques will add to your appreciation of the beauty, durability and value of the
gemstone jewelry you already own, or plan to purchase in the future. Many sophisticated
methods are currently used to enhance the clarity of emeralds.
Oils, waxes, and resins are commonly used to penetrate open fissures in the stones. The enhancement is safe and permanent if an emerald is cleaned gently.
You should assume that the emeralds sold at MyJewelrySource are enhanced unless stated otherwise.
Buying an Emerald: Emeralds, among the rarest of gems, are almost always found with birthmarks, or inclusions. The most important factor to
consider is color. The more vivid the green, the more valuable the
emerald. Emeralds in sizes over 1 carat are considered
to be important stones. At MyJewelrySource.com, we have looked extensively for the finest emeralds displaying the best balance of rich green color and few
inclusions. We want you to constantly admire your piece of emerald jewelry so have taken great
care to select gemstones that you will be proud to wear.
Emerald care: Emeralds require special care. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Avoid sudden temperature changes, steaming and contact with
cosmetics, hairspray, perfume or household chemicals. Clean only with a damp cloth or soft brush with room temperature water.
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