Tag: emerald

Gemstone Rings and Earrings to Put Under the Christmas Tree

Gemstone Rings and Earrings to Put Under the Christmas Tree

Gemstone rings and earrings are a welcome gift under any Christmas tree. But, do you know how the Christmas tree came to be? While there are several legends about Martin Luther being the first to decorate an evergreen tree for Christmas, it’s more likely that that the Christmas tree originated as a prop in medieval […]

Emerald Gemstone Luxury Jewelry Info

Emerald Gemstone Luxury Jewelry Info

Emerald is a gemstone variety of the common semi precious mineral  known as beryl. It is colored green because of trace elements of other minerals.  The word “Emerald” comes from Latin: Esmaralda/Esmaraldus which roughly translates to “green gem.” Emerald gemstone pendants, rings, and broaches are very popular and this precious gemstone has long been a staple of luxury jewelry dealers. […]

Birthstone Spotlight: Emerald

Birthstone Spotlight: Emerald

In many parts of the world, May is the month when the nature explodes with green: the trees are full of leaves, the grass is growing faster than you can mow it and the danger of the last frost has past. Thus, it’s not surprising that a vibrant green stone is the birthstone for the […]

How Emerald Engagement Rings Capture Love that’s Alive

How Emerald Engagement Rings Capture Love that’s Alive

The emerald might not be the stone that usually comes to mind when you think of an engagement ring, but this stone’s vibrant beauty makes it a lovely choice for popping the question and for serving as a symbol of lifelong love. Here are three ways that emerald engagement rings create a picture of a […]

Emerald Jewelry in Honor of Pantone’s Color of the Year

Emerald Jewelry in Honor of Pantone’s Color of the Year

The color of the year isn’t just inspired by one of the classic precious gemstones; it’s also named for one! Last month, Pantone (the company that produces professional color standards for the design industries) announced that Emerald is the color of 2013, describing this hue as “radiant,” “jewel-toned,” “balanced yet sophisticated” and “a lively, radiant, […]