The Green Spirit Of Emeralds

The green color of emeralds is often associated with nature, beauty, and love. They are a source of comfort and pleasure and an excellent companion to any jewelry collection. This is because of the green color which relaxes the eyes and rejuvenates the spirit. Emeralds charm all those that look at them.

However, it should be noted that not every single emerald is of high quality because emeralds of premium quality are quite rare and very expensive. High quality emeralds are usually of a pale green color, a flawless texture, and an even color. On the other hand though, because emeralds of a lesser quality contain a darker color, some people prefer these kinds of emeralds compared to the paler ones. In fact, some poets think that the different imperfections of the emerald, called inclusions, give the emerald the identity that finer emeralds lack. Logically though, emeralds are formed through the turbulent whims of nature and therefore, most of the emeralds contain one form of inclusion or another.

There are some countries that are noted for producing finer quality emeralds though. Colombia is a country noted for the high quality emerald because of its climate and geographical conditions. But other countries can also produce high quality emeralds, albeit to a lesser extent. Zambia, for example, is especially known for the beautiful green emeralds it produces which have a darker tone compared to Colombian emeralds which have a bluish tone. Emeralds can be formed into various cuts so this gemstone is a good choice as an accessory or even as a wedding ring.

Introducing Pearls

If you want unparalleled natural beauty and subtle sophistication, all you've got to do is turn to the water. This is because the water is home to one of the most coveted treasures on the face of the planet. Here, you will be able to find the fanciest and loveliest pearls of all colors, weights and sizes.

The pearl is the gemstone of choice for those who want timeless elegance and natural grace. Although never as shiny as diamonds or as sparkly as rubies, pearl still possesses an unspeakable sense of divine loveliness. Produced by mollusks and other rare sorts of animals, pearls are often harvested from the water by divers and treasure hunters.

Just like any gemstone, pearls take long periods of time before finally looking great. The whole process begins inside the shell of bivalve mollusks. The mollusk feels irritation due to certain chemicals from the water which seep in to its shell. As a result, the mollusk then starts to deposit layers of calcium carbonate by accumulating aragonite or calcite. These are then held together by an organic compound known as conchiolin. When combined, all these form the nacre which is loosely called mother- of-pearl. Such accumulation process goes on for a long period of time until a mature pearl is developed.

In general, pearls are of dominantly colored white. However, there are also cases of subtle tints and colored hints, depending where the pearl is harvested. The coloration also varies according to the pearl's age. Some hues found in colored pearls are yellow, blue, pink, green, brown and purple.