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The listing, 15" RARE NATURAL EMERALD GEMSTONE - 8MM ROUND BEADS has ended.

15" rare natural emerald gemstone - 8mm round beads

Questions & Comments

R U sure they are emeralds?

Aug 23rd, 2012 at 5:30:03 PM PDT by

I am not a gemologist and I did not take them to a jewelry store. This is how they were listed at the place I purchased them. They stated that they were "Natural Emerald Beads" - I don't think that refers to the polished emeralds that you and I think of when we see a polished stone. These, I believe, are possibly the Rough-before polishing and cutting solid bead gemstone & NOT an emerald like what would go in a prong setting, but rather a bead made from the same material.

Aug 23rd, 2012 at 5:36:47 PM PDT by

yes, there are many types: Emerald Beads

Emeralds, along with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, are the most highly prized and precious of all gemstones. Emeralds have been highly prized since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, who were the first to mine this gemstone.

The Mogul Emerald is one of the largest and most beautiful emeralds in the world. The rectangular tablet, which dates from the late 17th century, weighs 217.80 carats and is about 10 cm high! One side is inscribed with Islamic prayers and the other is engraved with opulent flower ornaments.

Colombia is the leading producer of gemstone quality emeralds; however, this gemstone is also mined in Zambia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Pakistan, India, Russia, and the United States (North Carolina).

Aug 24th, 2012 at 1:39:00 AM PDT by

More About Emerald

Beryl is a beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate mineral that comes in several gemstone quality varieties, one of which is the gorgeous green emerald (other varieties of beryl include aquamarine, heliodor, and morganite). Emerald gets its vibrant green color from trace amounts of chromium, and its name from the Sanskrit word meaning “green”.

Aug 24th, 2012 at 1:40:01 AM PDT by

it seems these may be color enhanced, but that is common and doesnt effect the stone at all. im a bit of an expert. a 14 inch strand of round beads of this variety are around $30. does that sound right? thanks for sharing!

These emerald beads have been color enhanced. They are natural emerald material, but the green color has been enhanced with dye. They sparkle like you expect emerald to sparkle!

Aug 24th, 2012 at 1:41:18 AM PDT by

(i took that excerpt below from an online ad that looked exact to these if that helps anyone else. but im taking these babies home!)

Aug 24th, 2012 at 1:42:21 AM PDT by

Thanks for sharing your knowledge of these stones! I would love it if you were the winner ot this audtionl

Aug 24th, 2012 at 7:00:47 AM PDT by

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Aug 24th, 2012 at 6:47:51 AM PDT by

15" RARE NATURAL EMERALD GEMSTONE - 8MM ROUND BEADS is in the Crafts | Beading & Jewelry Supplies category