Gemstones cut from this material range from translucent to opaque. Brazil is an important source of this material. An inexpensive diamond simulant. On the wholesale market, a one carat cubic zirconia is only worth a few dollars. The important gemstone emerald is a green variety of the mineral beryl .
Colors range from light to very intense shades of green, blue green, or yellow green.
Emeralds most often posess numerous inclusions which affect the appearance of the gem. Colombia is an important source of this, the May birthstone. One of many small, flat, polished surfaces on a faceted gemstone. A term used in the jewelry trade to describe any small part or assembly used to create a finished piece of jewelry. A rare metallic element frequently used in Jewelry.