Emerald Inventory
Important:
The following pictures are highly magnified
(30X)
and may not show the gems' real size, color and
brilliance. See description for accuracy.
Color
can greatly vary from computer to computer,
depending on your monitor's settings. Color will also, naturally, vary from
sunlight to indoor, incandescent light. Dark and lighter areas are
effects from the digital camera. Emeralds are the most difficult
gemstones to capture properly in digital images. Each emerald in this page looks much, much
better in person than in these pictures. Also, keep in mind that the
images below are several times enlarged which is
comparable at looking at the stones
through magnification. Many of the inclusions visible in the images are not
noticeable at all with the naked eye.
Caring for emeralds
1- Emerald is a hard gem, which
is however brittle. Make sure to remove your emerald ring before any heavy
activities such as washing dishes by hand, or working with tools. A hard knock
can break your emerald.
2- Clean your emerald
periodically (when it is clearly dirty!) with warm water and dish-detergent.
Perform this operation with the help of a soft toothbrush. Clean it well, rinse
it and dry it.
3- DO NOT USE ANY ULTRASONIC
CLEANER OR STEAMER. Avoid rapid temperature changes and high heat.
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