EMERALD

Emerald to many symbolizes rebirth and life abundant. The   rich green hues bring to mind regeneration and life   in spring and hope of new possibility .Yet perfection in emerald as in all things   among the mist rare of nature’s treasures. When they are mined from the earth almost all emeralds have unique birthmarks that distinguish them as truly natural gemstones.

Early gem merchants   in India sought to purify the color of their emeralds by immersing them in clear oils or paraffin. They   found that clear oils and waxes rendered surface nearly invisible to the naked eye. Today, we have many sophisticated technologies with which to clarity enhance emeralds. In addition to the oils and waxes of ancient method, we now use clear resins to penetrate the open fissures surfacing in the stones. ”Hardeners” are often added to solidify these liquids. This step prevents the resin from evaporating from the stones thus making clarity enhancement more permanent than oiling or waxing the gem.