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.

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Emerald · Cut

29 August 2026

Emerald Cut: Why the Classic Cut Was Made for Emerald

The emerald cut is more than a rectangular shape. Its clipped corners, broad step facets, open table and proportions respond to the crystal habit, colour, fissures, orientation and practical challenges of cutting and setting emerald.

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