How to choose an emerald
For emerald, colour matters more than clarity.
- Colour — vivid grassy green
- Clarity — inclusions ("jardin") are normal
- Cut or rough — ready to set, or rough for a collection / custom cutting
- Cut — the emerald cut protects the corners
Wear, care and the report
Emerald is hard but brittle, so rings need a low, protective setting. No ultrasonic cleaning, steam or hot water: they wash out the oil. The report states the species and the oiling grade — none, minor, moderate or significant — which moves the price considerably.