Emerald Jewelry

About Emerald Jewelry

Emerald jewelry starts with beryl, the mineral family that also includes aquamarine, colored green by traces of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Color is what buyers pay for. The finest emeralds show a vivid, pure green with no yellow or blue leaning through it, and they stay lively under ordinary light. Unlike most gemstones, emerald is expected to contain visible inclusions, and the trade often calls this internal texture the jardin. Clarity is judged by how much it interrupts the color, not by whether it is there.

Nearly all natural emerald is treated. Fractures that reach the surface are filled with oil or a clear resin so they are less visible, and this is standard practice across the trade. Oiling is the lightest and most traditional method, and it can wear out over time. Resin fills are more stable but can be affected by heat and some solvents. An emerald with no treatment and strong color is rare and commands a substantial premium over an otherwise similar treated stone. Ask about the treatment on any piece you are considering, and do not assume a stone is untreated unless you have it in writing.

The emerald pieces on this page are set in gold and platinum and include rings, pendants and necklaces, many with diamond accents. Emerald rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, which is hard by jewelry standards, but its natural fractures make it brittle, so a knock on the corner of a ring can chip it. Bezel and halo settings, and prongs that cover the corners, suit a ring worn every day. Pendants and necklaces sit away from most impacts.

Why ATL Luxury Jewelry for Emerald

ATL Luxury Jewelry has been in business since 2008, and emerald is a stone worth choosing with someone beside you. Catalog stock is made to order, and we design custom pieces with you in the showroom at 1905 Scenic Hwy N Ste 230, Snellville, GA 30078. Book a design consultation if you want a piece built around a particular emerald.

Cleaning, inspection and prong tightening are free in store, which matters for a stone that chips at the corners, because an inspection catches a loose prong before it costs you the emerald. The showroom has 300+ five-star Google reviews.