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Difference between Natural and Lab Created Emeralds

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There are a lot of concepts like 55 th anniversary, May birthdays, and qualities like loyalty and love associated with emeralds. In the realm of colored gemstones , emeralds are among the rarest ones. It’s the softer gem and it makes this gemstone one of the most desirable stones one could ask for. Emerald is usually formed due to reaction between beryllium and other minerals present in the hydrothermal veins of earth’s crust. Elements like chromium, vanadium and iron help this gemstone to get the green color. Color is the most important characteristic of an emerald gem. While diamonds rely mostly on brilliance, emeralds are valued based on the color and saturation. Due to the different hues present in emerald, this gemstone is preferred for the making of wedding rings. There are different shades in the range between lighter to darker green the emerald may exist. Hence, there is a variety from which a selection can be made. The quality of emerald The quality of emerald