Emerald rough on metal stand #3

The name Emerald is derived from the ancient Greek word “smaragdos,” meaning “green stone.” The gemstone has been valued for thousands of years and was already mined in ancient Egypt. Emerald is one of the traditional “precious” gemstones, alongside diamond, ruby, and sapphire.

Emerald is a green variety of the mineral beryl. Its colour is caused by trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium within the crystal structure. The presence and concentration of these elements determine the intensity of the green colour. Emeralds range from lighter green to deep, vivid green, with the most saturated and evenly distributed colour generally being the most valuable.