An Emerald Price Guide & Jewelry Information

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Beryl is a naturally occurring mineral consisting of a silicate of beryllium and aluminum that appears pale green, blue, or yellow. Known varieties of beryl are emerald and aquamarine.

 

Green beryls are not to be confused with true emeralds. While these two stones may share similarities, green beryls do not contain the trace elements that emeralds do. 

Green beryls are usually light green, while emeralds tend to be more vivid and dark.

 

Yes! Different origin locations tend to procure different colored emeralds. For example, the Muzo mine in Colombia is known for its brilliant shades of green. Alternatively, emeralds from Brazil tend to have hints of yellow in them.

 

90% of the world’s emerald supply comes from several mines in Colombia!

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