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Celebrate Your Birthstone: The Exquisite Emerald

DID YOU KNOW? 10 Emerald Fun Facts

1. Emerald is the green gemstone variety of the beryl mineral. The green colour comes from trace amounts of chromium and/or sometimes vanadium.
2. While beryl's range from yellow-green to blue-green, only the medium to dark true green colours are considered emeralds.
3. The word emerald comes from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus”.
4. Throughout history, the emerald has symbolized true love and wealth. Its green colour conveys nature, renewal, and growth.
5. Emerald is the gem for 55th wedding anniversaries, as well as for the 20th and 35th.
6. Because emeralds are formed in long crystals, a rectangular-shaped cut (i.e., "emerald cut") ensures maximum brilliance.
7. Emerald is ranked as 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, making it a stone that requires more care in wearing. However, with proper care emeralds can last for generations.
8. Emeralds are mined throughout the world, but most come from Zambia, Colombia and Brazil.
9. Emeralds are naturally form where beryl crystal grows and when there is enough chromium and vanadium present to give it its brilliant green hue.
10. Emeralds are one of the four most valuable gemstones in the world. The other three are diamonds, rubies and sapphires.

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FAMOUS EMERALDS: Top 3

1. The Chalk Emerald is a whopping 37.82 carat Colombian emerald. It was once the centrepiece of an emerald and diamond necklace worn by the royal ruler Maharani Saheba of Jaipur.
2. The Duchess of Angoulême's emerald tiara was commissioned in the early 19th century by Louis-Antoine, Duke of Angouleme.
3. Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and actress Halle Berry's emerald engagement rings are two of the most recognized emeralds in the last few decades.