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Emerald jewelry

Love and fertility. It doesn’t get any more romantic than that.

The ancient Egyptians believed that emeralds symbolized fertility. Romans dedicated emeralds to Venus, the goddess of love.

Some legends say that you can see the future if you hold an emerald under your tongue. Just don’t swallow it. The highest-quality emeralds are among the world’s most precious gemstones. We love alternating them with diamonds, either in a meaningful Journey pendant or a luxurious bracelet.

Emeralds are the birthstone for May, but why not surprise someone on St. Patrick’s Day?

Color and pedigree

Emeralds range from light to dark green, often with a bit of blue. Inclusions (tiny internal birthmarks) are often visible. Many emeralds have small fractures, which are commonly filled with resins or oils. Colombia, Brazil and Zambia are major sources.

Another source for emeralds is the laboratory. Many beautiful emeralds are lab-created, producing beautiful stones with the same optical, physical and chemical properties as a natural emerald. We offer a broad selection of large, stunning lab-created emeralds at a surprisingly affordable price.

Taking them home

Emerald jewelry needs more gentle care than some other gemstones. Emeralds earn a 7 1/2 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (10 is highest), so they resist scratches, but not chipping and breaking. If you’re tough on jewelry, consider emerald earrings, which won’t get knocked around as much as other emerald jewelry like rings or bracelets might.

Clean emerald jewelry with cotton swabs or a lint-free cloth. An occasional dip in mild soapy detergent and water is OK, but don’t soak or scrub them. Avoid liquid cleaners and never use ultrasonic cleaners.

When emeralds are the perfect choice Emeralds definitely deliver the "wow" factor. An emerald piece is an important gift for a big occasion, such as graduation or a special anniversary. And of course, there’s the promise of love and fertility. But sometimes you fall in love with the captivating green color and buy an emerald bracelet or emerald pendant for yourself as a special treat. And no one can say you don’t deserve it! Shop our emerald collection to see how many ways there are to wear this precious stone.

The difference between lab- and nature-created emeralds is almost impossible to see. Whichever one you love most is the right choice.