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How to Clean Emerald Jewelry
by a eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
Emeralds are hard stones that complement any type of jewelry with their brilliant green color. The emerald is the birthstone of May and was used in ancient times to promote healing. If you own any emerald jewelry, you need to know the basics of cleaning it.
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How to Buy Emerald Jewelry
by a eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
Emeralds are hard stones that are a form of beryl and chromium, the minerals that give the gem its green hue. The emerald is the birthstone of May and was used in ancient times to promote healing. Find out the main characteristics of a piece of emerald jewelry before you buy it.
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How to Pick an Emerald
by eMerrill
Are you considering buying emerald jewelry? Here are some guidelines for choosing the right emerald for your budget.
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How to Care for Emerald Jewelry
by a eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
The birthstone for May and the commemorative stone for 35th wedding anniversaries, the emerald has been the foremost green gemstone since the time of Cleopatra. This beryllium gemstone can be a breathtaking sight when first seen and, with proper care, can remain so. Here's how to take care of your emerald jewelry.
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How to Identify Misleading Names for Emeralds
by geltdesigns
Congratulations. You just spotted the must gorgeous emerald you have ever seen and the price is astounding. Did you find a bargain? Or is it to good to be true? When you are purchasing precious gemstones like emeralds the name given to the stone can be descriptive but it also can be misleading. Sometimes the extra name tacked on to an emerald tells you where the stone was mined. Other times the name is a misnomer and serves to mislead the consumer into thinking that the stone is an emerald when in fact it is made from glass, synthetic of a different green natural stone. This article will help you avoid becoming the victim of small business fraud by reviewing some common descriptive names and misnomers for emerald jewelry, gems and beads.
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