The emerald test: two emerald 'facts' are facing new challenges as some dealers promote fancy-colored emeralds while others guarantee durability.

From: Jewelers Circular Keystone | Date: May 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

A couple of long-held "facts" about emeralds are being called into question:

Fact #1: All emeralds are green.

Fact #2: Emeralds are fragile.

These two bits of conventional wisdom have been challenged by some recent developments in marketing and enhancements:

Point #1: Most consumers would rather buy a "pink emerald" than a "morganite."

Point #2: At least one jeweler recommends cleaning emeralds in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Here's a closer look at the issues.

The color of emerald. According to the definition in Peter Read's Dictionary of Gemmology, ...

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