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Emeralds are truly a thing of beauty. They are made of a combination of Beryl and Chromium giving the stones their distinct green color. For precious stones however, emeralds break easily though this does not compromise on their quality or attractiveness.

As with any other precious stone, the clarity implies high quality. Emeralds are not only rare and valuable but the more naturally occurring they are the more costly they are. Although the manufacturing of emeralds is not considered economically viable, there are quite a number of fake emeralds in the market. It is therefore up to the shrewd client to thoroughly check any emeralds they may be interested in purchasing.

For a client to be sure that the necklace is indeed an original as opposed to a fake, there are several processes that need to be followed in order to make a good purchase for an impressive stone. The first step is to check on the price. Even though the emerald market may be full of fakes, the original stones should not be traded for less than 500$ per carat. If the stone you are willing to purchase is quoted at a lesser price then it could be a fake.

The second thing one should look into is the quality of the stone itself. A magnifying glass and excellent lighting should be sufficient enough. For a genuine stone, the tiny imperfections in the form of cracks ought to appear below the surface of the stone. If the mineral in your possession is polished to a point the imperfections have disappeared then it is probably a fake. The country of origin should also be a good indicator on whether the stone is real or not. If the stone comes from a nation or territory where the stones are mined then it could be authentic. If however it is quoted as coming from a country where the mining does not take place then chances are it is a fake.

Last but not least, when in doubt, hire a professional. It may cost quite a bit to get a professional evaluation but at least as the client, you are assured of a good transaction.

There are separate price quotations for different emeralds. The size and cut of the emerald has a direct bearing on the necklace price, as does the material the emerald is set on. If for example the emerald is set on yellow gold, then the price can fall all the way to 10,000USD. If on the other hand it is set on platinum, the same necklace then costs 33,000 USD. If there are pearls, rubies or diamonds incorporated within the same necklace then the price can go all the way to 105,000 USD. Emeralds are a value addition to anyone's jewelry collection and if they are set alongside even more precious materials then the pieces become more expensive.

Emerald necklaces come in different shapes and sizes depending on the clients' preferences and the availability of the precise emerald. The shapes range from square and rectangle to round and oval. These shapes are considered and incorporated with the end result in mind.

The designs the necklaces are to be turned into also affect the shape of the emeralds. For instance, if the creation of the day is a medallion, the emeralds will probably be round or oval. This is opposed to the pendant where the angular options are preferred. For the clasp model, the emerald is mainly square or rectangular in shape. For the waterfall type of outline, round is preferred while for the tear drop, oval is ideal. The necklaces could either come as stand alone pieces or they could be incorporated in a set that includes both bracelets and earrings.

Emeralds are precious and they should be treated as such. With this in mind, there are certain gatherings that are conducive enough for the emeralds to come out of the jewelry box. These events include movie premiers, award ceremonies, and upscale dinner parties. For official gatherings, the emerald necklace can be worn to add that touch of class to the out fit and occasion. Emeralds may fall under the shadow of greater gemstones like diamonds and rubies, but this does not make them any less treasured.