Intro to Emeralds: Welcome

INTRODUCTION TO EMERALDS

Three brief introductory videos to get you started with emeralds

The purpose of this set of videos is to tell you briefly and without getting too technical, what emeralds are, the most fundamental...

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Step1: What is an Emerald?

It is strange, but thinking about what should be the first thing to discuss when approaching emeralds what comes to mind is one of the...

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Step 2: Understanding Emerald Quality

Gem-quality emeralds are extremely scarce. The geological conditions that allow for the occurance of the beryl gem family (beryllium...

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Imperfect Beauty: Imperfections and Inclusions in Emeralds

For all practical purposes, ALL emeralds have inclusions in them. An inclusion is anything included in the crystal, which if flawless...

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Be Prepared: Emerald Enhancements, Treatments, Fillers

The inclusions in emeralds are often extremely fine gas pockets or fissures. The difference in refractive index or capacity for...

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Taking a Closer Look: Using a Loupe

A loupe is a jeweler's magnifying glass, the most common being one of 10X magnification. It consists of a teardrop shape of metal from...

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