Emerald is May’s birthstone. They are a member of the beryl family, as is aquamarine. Their color ranges from light to dark green to bluish green.Â
 This emerald ring is typical of an emerald and shows eye-visible inclusions.
Trade names and different types of emeralds include Colombian, referring to fine-quality emeralds as well as to their origin, Brazilian, Sandawana, and Zambian. Colombian emeralds generally have the highest value.
Emeralds are a Type III stone, meaning we expect them to have very visible inclusions, which do not necessarily detract from the gemstone’s value.Â
Emeralds are 7-1/2 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale.
A common and generally accepted emerald treatment is oiling. Because of this, cleaning in an ultrasonic machine or steamer is never recommended. The best way to clean an emerald is with warm, soapy water. Avoid strong detergents and vigorous scrubbing.Â
Visit Northwest Jewelry for many different types and styles of gemstone
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