Beryl
Emerald
HindiPanna
✦One of the Navratna, traditionally associated with Mercury (Budh)
Green beryl. Emeralds almost always carry fine inclusions, known as the jardin, or garden. They are part of the stone’s character, not a flaw.
- Mineral
- Beryl
- Colour from
- Chromium and vanadium
- Hardness
- 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale
- Known sources
- Colombia, Zambia, Brazil
What to look for
- A vivid, slightly bluish green with good transparency
- Inclusions that do not reach the surface or threaten durability
- Oil or resin clarity enhancement is usual and should be disclosed
CareAvoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam and sudden heat. Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
General guidance about the stone. Each actual stone is described individually, with its own photographs and any laboratory report, when you enquire.
Emerald, to wear.
Ask whether a ring, pendant, stud earrings or a bracelet with emerald is available, in gold, platinum or silver.