Gemstones

Jewelers use the term water, as in, "a gem of the finest water", to express the combination of two qualities: color and clarity. Normally, in the grading of colored gemstones, color is by far the most important criterion. However, in the grading of emeralds, clarity is considered a close second. A fine emerald must possess not only a pure verdant green hue as described below, but also a high degree of transparency to be considered a top gem. Emeralds tend to have numerous inclusions and surface breaking fissures. Unlike diamonds, where the loupe standard (10× magnification) is used to grade clarity, emeralds are graded by eye. Thus, if an emerald has no visible inclusions to the eye (assuming normal visual acuity) it is considered flawless.

Emeralds are rarely flawless, therefore stones are often enhanced by oiling them to hide the imperfects. As well, the step cut (or emerald cut) is used to maximize the stone.

Emeralds being the stone of _______ and _____ will bring _______, enhance _____, _________ and _______. It is said to benefit ones __________ and promote _________ through _________.

Emeralds are sacred to the goddess _______. In _______ (region) cultures, the emerald is the symbol of _______ and _______. It is associated with the _______ and to assist in ___________.

Rubies being the stone of _______ and _____ will bring _______, enhance _____, _________ and _______. It is said to benefit ones __________ and promote _________ through _________.

Rubies are sacred to the god/goddess _______. In _______ (region) cultures, the emerald is the symbol of _______ and _______. It is associated with the _______ and to assist in ___________.

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Sapphires being the stone of _______ and _____ will bring _______, enhance _____, _________ and _______. It is said to benefit ones __________ and promote _________ through _________.

Sapphires are sacred to the god/goddess _______. In _______ (region) cultures, the emerald is the symbol of _______ and _______. It is associated with the _______ and to assist in ___________.

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Diamonds Sapphires being the stone of _______ and _____ will bring _______, enhance _____, _________ and _______. It is said to benefit ones __________ and promote _________ through _________.

Diamonds are sacred to the god/goddess _______. In _______ (region) cultures, the emerald is the symbol of _______ and _______. It is associated with the _______ and to assist in ___________.