-
GEM OF THE MONTH
|
The Mystical Gem of Cleopatra…the Emerald  The
emerald is the most precious stone in the beryl group. The
wonderful green color of emerald is unparalleled in the gem
world. emerald s have the most beautiful, most intense, and most
radiant green that can possibly be imagined.Many fantastic stories have grown up around this magnificent gem. The Incas and Aztecs regarded the emerald as a holy gemstone. However, probably the oldest known finds were once made in Egypt. These mines were exploited by Egyptian pharaohs. During Cleopatra’s reign, she claimed the emerald mines as her own. The emerald was her favorite gem. Even for a skilled gem cutter, cutting emerald s presents a special challenge because of the frequent inclusions in the raw stone. However, this does not detract from the cutters' love of this unique gem. In emerald expect to see inclusions that dealers like to call an internal “jardin,” or garden. Due to the crystal shape emerald s are commonly cut as rectangular step cuts called emerald cuts. As the gem of spring, emerald is the perfect choice as the birthstone for the month of May. It’s also the gem of the twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries. Ask one of our associates about diamonds and see these gems up close. Stop in or make an appointment! |
Location
- 5456 Cottage Hill Road
- Mobile, AL 36609
- 251.661.9846
-
Hours
Monday - Friday . 10am to 6pm
Saturday . 10am to 4pm
Appraisals
