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Emerald

Emerald is regarded as the traditional birthstone for May. Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl, colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. A fine emerald must possess not only a pure green hue , but also a high degree of transparency to be considered a top gem.
Today, most of the world’s emeralds are mined in Colombia, Brazil and Zambia. Emeralds can be cut in a variety of different shapes, ranging from the traditional rectangular step-cut, known as the “emerald cut,” to rounds, ovals, squares and cabochons.