Gemstone Knowledge

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Gemstone Knowledge

A considered guide to gemstones — from colour and cut to origin, treatment and the stories behind each stone.

Emerald

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Emerald

28 August 2026

What Is Emerald?

Emerald is the green to bluish-green variety of beryl, known for expressive colour and an internal character unlike many other gemstones. Learn what gives emerald its colour, why inclusions are common, what jardin means, and how to understand the stone on its own terms.

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