Pick an Emerald Birthstone
The emerald is the birthstone symbolic of love and success, so it makes the perfect gift to celebrate a marriage or major accomplishment in business or personal life. This rare and expensive gem, which ranges in color from pale sea green to a deep forest hue, is instantly recognized by most people. The emerald is the birthstone for those lucky enough to be born during the month of May. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Celebrate With Emeralds
1. Shop for emerald jewelry as a gift for a twentieth or thirty-fifth wedding anniversary or for a May birthday.
2. The gem's rich green color has special significance in America as a symbol of financial success.
3. Consider the gift of an emerald for a milestone achievement, such as a university or professional degree or a major business promotion. The gem's rich green color has special significance in America as a symbol of financial success.
Buy Quality Emeralds
4. View emeralds for color and cut, and compare before you buy. The most desirable emeralds are a rich, medium green and should be cut to reflect a maximum amount of light. These will also be the most expensive.
5. Locate a dealer affiliated with a national organization, such as the American Gem Trade Association, or pick a jeweler with a strong local reputation (see Resources below). These sources will be the most likely to offer the highest quality stones and ethical business practices.
6. Learn the history of the emerald you wish to purchase. Find out where it was mined and whether it is natural or treated.
7. Pick an emerald with character and brilliance. See how it looks against your skin tone. Pass on stones that seem dull and lifeless in your hand.
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