Understanding This Piece
About Emerald
Emerald is the green variety of beryl, colored by trace chromium and vanadium. The richest-saturated emeralds — from Colombia, Zambia, and Ethiopia — command premium prices and have been prized since antiquity. Emerald scores 7.5–8 on Mohs (softer than diamond, sapphire, or ruby) and contains natural inclusions called 'jardin' that are accepted as part of the stone's character. Emerald is the May birthstone and 20th/35th-anniversary gem, and requires gentler care — avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals to protect the surface oils.
About 10K White Gold
10K white gold blends 41.7% pure gold with palladium, silver, and zinc, then plates the surface with rhodium for a brilliant cool-white finish. The higher alloy content makes it the most affordable and hardest-wearing white gold available — ideal for daily-wear bands. The rhodium plating wears down over 12–24 months of constant wear and needs replating to restore the bright white; we include this service free for life on every 10K white gold piece purchased from our Atlanta location.