Your 5 Reasons To Purchase Emerald Rings

Introduction
Long ago in the times belonging to the Ancient Egyptians, one of their most famous of Pharaoh Queens was called Cleopatra. Famously she quoted the emerald and the emerald jewellery associated with it, including that of her emerald rings, as being one of her very favourites.

Since those times long ago, the emerald has become an item of jewellery that tends to only appeal to the most fastidious of jewellery collectors, possibly down to the colour. This more seemingly delicate of colours does not seem to suit everybody these days.

If you are in the mood for buying such items as emerald rings, then you are indeed sure to experience a massive array from which to choice.

5 Great Reasons

1. Tradition Of Emerald

Many legendary Royal, rich and famous types have made this gem there favourite through all history, and today it remains being one of the very most valuable of gems.

2. Colour Of Emerald

The Roman Goddess of love, known as Venus, was thought to be linked to the colour of emerald grass green, and she advocated that all her followers would experience everlasting beauty and love.

3. History

Beware, because if you are committing adultery, then this gemstone all through history was believed to change colour! But, it also offers increased power, wisdom and patience, as well as better medicinal healing powers to the wearer. It was said to promote everlasting or eternal life.

4. Emerald Birthstone

In astrology it is recognised as the stone crystal for the Zodiac Star Sign of Cancer. It is also related as the birthstone gem for those who are indeed born throughout the month of May.

5. Anniversary Stone Emerald

The stone that is linked symbolically throughout history to 20 and 25 year celebrations, such as birthdays or wedding anniversaries, is in fact the wonderful emerald.

Conclusion

Emerald eternity rings and emerald engagement rings, as well as all other emerald rings and indeed emerald jewellery, will be certainly found in all manner of size, shape, colour and clarity. Clarity is second on the scale of importance when it comes to how valuable it is, with colour being first. Clarity should not really be detrimental to cost unless present so extremely to impede colour. In fact the natural inclusions that are to be found in these crystals are said to increase the uniqueness and beauty to many a potential purchaser.

Yet, if these inclusions are to be found too near the stone surface, or in fact other cracks are already present, then it is far better to leave these stones alone if looking to buy. They could well probably over time start to open further or even completely crack the stone in two.

If you are going to be experiencing more arduous work or pastimes, then by taking off your emerald jewellery, specifically your Emerald Rings, you will be ensuring that they are not going to be exposed to any unnecessary damage by knocks or scratches. They are softer in nature than many other gems, so likewise when you indeed do need to clean them please only use mild washing up liquid and warm water. Never be tempted to use the ultrasonic jewellery cleaning equipment that is available.

These rings that are to be found amongst all other kinds of Emerald Jewellery, although not to everyone's taste, are definitely one of my favourites. If they indeed do exhibit the eternal life, beautifying and loving properties that are so assumed from legend, they are definitely the ring for any lady of mine...

John S Stewart has over 30 yrs expertise, and he suggests visiting Globe Jewellery for the very nicest in Emerald Rings and other Emerald Jewellery today!

My Great Five Reasons For The Purchasing Of Emerald Eternity Rings

Emerald Eternity Ring Introduction

Eternity Bands are available in any of the gemstones, but most commonly are found in that of ruby, tanzanite, sapphire and obviously diamond. But, possibly the most discerning choice from the usual, is that of the Emerald Eternity Ring.

The emerald gemstones that are usually to be found, can be of any size, cut, colour and clarity, but not usually found in all shapes.

Usually the most common shapes that are employed in these ring style are that of round and square end designs, such as emerald, princess and baguette. This is because they are set end to end and (especially the square ended variants) minimise any gaps in between, therefore giving greater uniformity in design when set.

Mostly the metals used for the manufacture of these ring styles are that of the yellow and white gold variations of 9ct and 18ct, as well as too a much lesser amount that of platinum and palladium.

My Five Best Reasons

1. History

These stones throughout history have been known to bring about power, patience, and wisdom, as well as changing its colour if infidelity has been practised by the wearer! Most importantly they have been symbolically linked to that of eternal springtime.

They have historically been one of the favourite choices to adorn the jewels of many Royalties jewels and crowns, and size for size, and with all else being equal, they are one the most expensive of precious gemstones in the world today.

2. Anniversary Stone Emerald

The 20th and 35th anniversary has been historically celebrated by the giving of emerald jewellery.

3. Emerald Birthstone

It is the Zodiac gemstone for Cancer and the stone that is linked symbolically to the month of birth for those in May.

4. Colour

According to the Ancient Romans their God of Love, known as Venus, was in fact linked to the most sought after of emerald colour, that of grass green. She was the figure who gave everlasting love and beauty.

5. Emerald Clarity

Colour is more important when considering value than that of clarity, but the inclusions present inside these stones do in fact add to their exclusiveness and individuality, so do not usually impede on its value to any great extent, although the greater the clarity, the more expensive the stone usually.

In Conclusion

As well as being either set all around the band in a full eternity style, they are more often seen set half around the band, as well as more uniquely in a wishbone style. These Eternity Rings will usually be found set with that of diamonds and in one row, but they can also be found in styles made up of more than one row, and also sometimes set just on their own, although this is less common.

Emeralds, just the same as all other gems, do tend to attract dirt and grime when worn daily, but with a little care and regular cleaning your Emerald Eternity Rings can be kept looking as good as they did when first purchased. Just use a little soap in mild warm water, and a soft toothbrush to remove them, and you will instantly see the difference!

In my eyes, all jewellery is of no use sat in a box away from all to see. So, please make sure you keep your emerald eternity ring on as much as possible, and that all people know you are wearing one of Cleopatras favourite gemstones!

With over thirty years experience in jewellery, John S Stewart recommends visiting www.GlobeJewellery.co.uk today, for the nicest range of Emerald Eternity Rings and other amazing Emerald Jewellery!

Discussing Eternity Ring History

"Anniversary" or "Eternity Rings", are really just "dress" rings, such as Diamond Eternity Rings, Sapphire Eternity Rings, Emerald Eternity Rings, Ruby Eternity Rings, Tanzanite Eternity Rings and many more. Any mixture of any gemstones can be employed in their make-up, but whichever gems are used, and in whatever style, they are usually used in conjunction with diamonds.

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Eternity Rings History


The first recorded use of these rings in history, dates back to around four thousand years when the Egyptians, and then by the Romans and Greeks, who first started to present them to loved ones for the same reasons we do now. This tradition as remained just as strong throughout most of history, right up to this day.


Styles of Eternity Bands


The "never-ending" or "everlasting" cycle is symbolic, and it is associated with eternal love. Because of this, numerous eternity rings are multi-stranded or plaited.


A full eternity ring is one which has gemstones set all around its design, whereas a half eternity, as the name also suggests, only has stones set around approximately half its make-up. The full band is historically much more traditional, but due to its increased costs from double the amount of stones needed, and increased metal content, today they are not as popular as that of half eternity styles, due to these costs being approximately 2-3 times that of the half eternity ring.


Full eternity ring styles are most often made up to customers specifications upon ordering, so as to try to get the size perfect from onset, due to the re-sizing of these rings being much more difficult than that of the half eternity styles.


Full eternity rings can also sometimes be uncomfortable to wear on the finger due to the depth of the shank resting between your fingers. This limits how big gemstones which can be used.


Eternity Ring Metals


Very rarely these days are they made up in such as silver, unless the recipient does not like the other metal alternatives for some reason. Usually they will be found in the gold variations of white and yellow (sometimes rose), in 9ct and 18ct gold types (18ct being more expensive due to its increased pure gold content), as well as in platinum, and a newer and cheaper alternative to platinum, called palladium.


Eternity Ring Settings


One of the most popular settings today, is that of the "channel" setting, but these styles have to be treated with a little care, due to them sometimes becoming a little unstable. The most common designs through all history has been the "claw" setting, but this allows the possibility of more damage to the stones that are present within from knocking or catching on objects. The best designs offer more protection to the gems, such as "pave", "rub-over" and "flush" setting styles.


Gem Shape in Eternity Bands


Because the main function of the setting in these styles is to try to minimise any gaps within the setting between stones, the best gems to use are that which have square ends so as they can lay end-to-end with each other, such as princess, emerald and baguette cut types. Rounds are also used for this reason, but will have a little space between stones. The other cuts such as pear and heart for example, are very rarely used for this reason.


When should they be given?


The best time for giving diamond eternity or anniversary rings according to the heavy marketing of diamonds by such as De Beers, they would lead us to believe that this is on the 1st wedding anniversary, or 1st anniversary of a children's birth. Throughout the jewellery trade and even in many peoples beliefs, it is known that many other gemstones can be used to celebrate many other anniversaries that are linked to number of years passed. For example, sapphire is the anniversary gemstone for 5th, 45th and 70th anniversary celebrations.


This ring is used to emphasise a mans true love for his lady, as well as her continued good health and prosperity.


Which Finger


Most often these rings are to be placed on the "ring" finger, which is the third finger of the left hand, along with the engagement and wedding ring, although in some countries they do tend to wear their anniversary rings on the right hand finger.


Which order do you wear your Eternity Ring?


Most people put on their wedding ring and hardly ever take it off, so that it's usually the first ring put on the finger, and because the engagement ring is usually removed fairly often, then this usually goes on next. The eternity ring usually follows on last. Its position on the finger is really up to you, and if it will be removed often or not, depending upon its robustness and what type of jobs are being carried out at the time.


In Summary


What is the point in purchasing eternity rings, as is all other jewellery, it they are just to sit unseen in a box. So, please enjoy them and show them off as much they deserve.


J S Stewart © 2011 Globe Jewellery Limited.


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