Earrings with Emerald
Natural and artificial stones
Earrings with emerald can be an amazing jewel for almost any woman. This stone is considered to be precious because of its magical green shades, iridescent shine and healing properties. In addition, this mineral is eternal, it is not subject to any external aggressive effects, does not lose its original appearance.
Emerald deposits are common in many countries: Colombia, Zambia, Egypt, Brazil, Australia, Zimbabwe, India and others. The most famous Ural, Colombian, and Zambian stones. In the Urals, gems are extracted with an intense green color with a high concentration of iron and chromium. In Colombia, there are deposits of minerals that have a pronounced shade without unnecessary inclusions and defects. This country has the most extensive deposits. And Zambian stones have the most transparent color and dark green or bluish tint.
Natural emerald is a transparent type of beryllium with rich green colors of various shades. It consists of iron, vanadium and chromium. Depending on their concentration, a different color, brilliance, transparency and cost of a stone are obtained. The most expensive species have a lively and bright grassy shade. They are mined in Eastern and Southern Africa, India, Pakistan, the Urals and Siberia.
The color range of all varieties of emeralds can be listed by shades:
- bright green;
- medium green;
- green
- green with a turquoise hue;
- dark green
- light stones with a greenish tint.
Natural emeralds, despite their exquisite appearance, cannot be perfectly transparent and uniform in color. In any case, there will be minimal defects and blotches.
Since ancient times, magical properties have been attributed to this remarkable gem: a combination of good luck and health, the preservation of friendship and harmony of the family hearth, deliverance from negative energy and negative influence. Astrologers foresee exposing deception and preventing stress in an emerald. This stone symbolizes wisdom and tenderness, does not accept rude attitudes towards people and aggression.
As for medical properties, lithotherapists claim that emerald can reduce pressure, relieve headaches and bowel diseases, epilepsy and insomnia. In addition, it is confirmed that this mineral is a good antiseptic, it is applied to wounds to get rid of infections, and by holding a gem in a glass of boiled water, it can be safely drunk without boiling.
In addition to natural emeralds, artificial stones are used in jewelry. The most popular of them is hydrothermal or artificially grown. It is obtained by dissolving an emerald or beryllium powder in water at a high temperature, and chromium and vanadium are added to impart saturation and color. Then the solution under the action of additional catalysts is cooled, and as a result, the particles of the substance are deposited on a special substrate - an artificial stone is obtained. The whole process takes about a month.
The growth process of hydrothermal emerald can be controlled. To do this, change the shape and position of the substrate. So you can create a stone with the desired properties. The conditions for growing artificial emerald practically repeat the process of its formation in nature, therefore, as a result, the resulting mineral is practically the same as natural in nature. And its cost may be several times less.
Another version of imitation of this emerald is crystals and beryls with green tones. It can be tourmaline, chrysolite, tsavorite and other stones. By their mechanical and optical properties, they are inferior to the original, but with skillful jewelry processing they are practically indistinguishable.
Differences of a natural emerald from its imitation:
- Natural stone most often has a dark green intense color. And if the decoration of light green, light green or gray color, it is most likely beryl, which are much cheaper.
- In the presence of numerous cracks it is necessary to choose the purchase more carefully. Natural mineral is very strong, it can not be many defects. But still they are, as the conditions for the formation of this stone are very harsh. But the foreign inclusions present in the natural emerald are unique and have a special beauty.
- Despite the defects and blotches, emerald has a high degree of transparency, if the stone is “muddy” and does not transmit light, then there is a high probability of a fake.
- Artificially produced emeralds have other optical properties. Unlike natural stones, hydrothermal stones have a different index of refraction, they luminesce with a slightly brown light.
- Hydrothermal emeralds have a different density. It is easy to check by calculating the volume of the stone and weighing it. And in the raw form, it is easy to visually identify artificially grown crystals - they have an oblong shape with even edges.
If these signs are not enough and the buyer doubts the authenticity of the gem, then you should contact a professional jeweler. And it should be remembered that if the product is not sold with the hands, but in the company store, then there is always the possibility of its return or replacement. But most of these institutions do not implement a fake.
Artificial emeralds on visual properties are not inferior to natural, especially with high-quality processing by a professional jeweler. From them let out earrings of various models, and the stone with the naked eye cannot be distinguished from the present. But emeralds created in industrial conditions will not have healing properties, and are unlikely to be endowed with magic.
Earrings
Based on this green stone, different models of earrings are made: with a clip, pendants, a frame of non-ferrous and precious metals, jackets and clips. Popular national models of jewelry, especially Indian, Iranian and Boho.
Gold earrings with emerald are able to create the most chic and rich image. In such decorations, it is best to appear at major celebrations; they are also suitable for going to a restaurant or on a romantic date. Jewelers use different types of gold for making jewelry with emerald: red, yellow, white. Very good combination of green stones with white alloy, containing a large proportion of silver. Its colorless shine contrasts beautifully with the green stone and shimmeringly shimmers in the light.
Silver earrings with emerald inserts give a harmonious contrast of green and silver. This is a cheaper option than with gold or platinum, but it looks no worse. Especially good are decorations in the form of droplets, carnations or bunches of grapes. In addition, silver has long proven healing properties: antibacterial, hypoallergenic, anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating. Products from it relieve bleeding, bowel disease and bladder.
And in combination with emerald, which has no less useful properties, silver earrings are truly unique accessories. Different models, for example, studs, pins, jackets will be suitable for both young and mature women in combination with different styles of costume.
Models with diamonds
The emeralds of the most valuable species cost almost more than the most expensive polished stones - diamonds.A combination of these two components can form a stunning look, which will be appreciated by many secular ladies. Earrings with emerald and diamonds create a contrasting harmony of green and colorless elements shimmering in color. Such products belong to the exclusive class. Especially distinguished models on snaps with English lock and elegant pendants with a few small stones. For framing used yellow gold.
Subtleties of choice
When buying earrings with emerald worth considering the shape of the face. Products in the form of drops are optimal for the oval, for the elongated - with pendants, for the wide - in the form of clusters or chandeliers. Small stud earrings will be combined with any shapes. Clothing color, eye and makeup also play an important role. Black, golden or silver can be in harmony with green tones.
Emerald is suitable for gentle and sensitive natures, not deprived of wisdom and intelligence. Of course, with green eyes, earrings based on this stone will be combined perfectly. Since some people trust the horoscopes, it is worth considering that this gem is a talisman for calves, twins, crayfish, virgins and archers.