Intricately Carved Emerald Horses – Amazing Gemstone Art

Emerald

Emerald is one of the most iconic gemstones in the world, celebrated for its deep green color, rich symbolism, and royal associations. A variety of beryl, emerald gets its vibrant color from trace amounts of chromium or vanadium, in Brazil often found etched together with tourmaline, and has been cherished for thousands of years as a stone of love, wisdom, and rebirth.

Origins and Composition

Origin: Bahia – Brazil

Chemical Formula: Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆

Color: Deep green to bluish-green

Hardness: 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale

Crystal System: Hexagonal

Natural Product Notice: These items are unique and may feature natural imperfections resulting from extraction and polishing.