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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Intro to Emeralds: Welcome
INTRODUCTION TO EMERALDS
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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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Leland Miles
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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Leland Miles
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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Leland Miles
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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Leland Miles
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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