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"Gem of the Finest Water" - May's Birthstone, Emerald

The word emerald is derived from Latin: esmaralda/esmaraldus which originated in Greek "green gem." Emeralds, like all colored gemstones, are graded using four basic parameters-the four Cs: color, cut, clarity,...

Peridot - the Evening Emerald

Cleopatra was as famous for emeralds as Princess Diana is for sapphires. However her emeralds are believed to be peridot! Peridot was mined off of the coast of Zabargad, thirty...

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2013

Emerald Green chosen as Pantone Color of the Year for 2013 It’s been a jewel-tone hit on the red carpet for some time, and now emerald green has officially taken...

GUIDE TO DIAMOND CUTS-MCCASKILL & COMPANY DESTIN, FLORIDA

Making the “Cut” It’s the holiday season and everyone knows that diamonds make the perfect gift, as they are recognized as the ultimate symbol of romance and love. One of...