Emerald is a green variety of the mineral beryl. Aquamarine is blue beryl, Morganite is pink beryl.
The magnificent green colour of this highly sought after stone comes from impurities of chromium and vanadium.
Flawless emeralds are incredibly rare. The majority are heavily included and feature significant surface-reaching fissures.
Emerald is the Modern Birthstone for May.
Muzo, in the Western Boyacá Province of Colombia, is known as the emerald capital of the world. More emeralds are mined here than in any other country.
