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Facts on Emeralds
An emerald in perfect condition is so rare that it can be worth far more of a diamond in perfect condition of the same size. Emeralds that are more blue green contain iron and ones that are a more brilliant green contain either chromium, vanadium or both. An emerald without any flaws or inclusion becomes matte in appearance and does not sparkle. An emerald stone that does not sparkle is called a beryl. Emeralds were the favorite stone of Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. So great was the demand for emeralds in the ancient world, the mines near Cairo known as the Cleopatra mines were exhausted of their gemstones by 1500 BC. The Kahn who built the Taj Mahal inscribed sacred texts on this famous temple walls using script embedded with emeralds. Most emeralds are mined in Columbia, South America. Africa also has mines in Nigeria, Zambia Madagascar and Zimbabwe. The emerald stone with a bluish green hue is only found in Columbia, South America. An emerald stone is the traditional gift for the 55th wedding anniversary. As all emeralds contain a great many flaws, almost all of them are treated with epoxy resin to make sure they don't fracture or crack when inserted in a setting. A gia certified emerald gives you the guarantee that you are buying a natural diamond from a reputable source and not one that is stolen, treated with dyes or created in a laboratory.
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