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| -May
Birthstone |
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| -Used
for faceted stones, cabachons, and carvings |
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| -Fine
quality emeralds are limited in supply |
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| -Often
oiled to hide inclusions, improve transparency and deepen
color |
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| -Inclusions
are acceptable in emeralds |
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| -Be
careful not to expose emeralds to high heat, rough handling
or chemicals |
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| -Designated
for the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries |
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| -Symbolizes
love and success |
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| Emerald,
May's birthstone, is a member of the beryl family. Emeralds
are used for faceted stones, cabochons, and carvings.
Fine quality emeralds are limited in availability and
require some special care. Often times emeralds are oiled
to hide flaws, improve transparency, and sometimes deepen
their color. It is important to remember that inclusions
are acceptable in emeralds; stones with intense green
color and few or no inclusions command very high prices.
One should not expose emeralds to heat, rough handling,
chemicals, steam cleaning, or ultrasonic cleaning. Major
sources for the stone include Columbia, Zambia, and Brazil. |
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