Gemfields is celebrating Emerald Month by taking a moment to appreciate the joy of colour. This May, for which the birthstone is emerald, it feels fitting to revere green once again. Emeralds are often associated with hope and growth, with a luscious hue reminiscent of the green shoots of spring and new beginnings.
In colour theory, green marries the calming stability of blue with the energetic warmth of yellow, bringing a sense of balance and harmony. The green of an emerald comes from traces of chromium, vanadium, and iron. Compared to emeralds of other origins, Zambian emeralds in particular are lacking in vanadium, resulting in their desirable bluish-green tint and often eye-clean crystals, and ever-so-slightly richer in iron, which is pivotal in bonding the elements more tightly. Consequently, Zambian emeralds boast a distinctive colour, which can be described as a sharp, evenly distributed green that glows with a tint of blue.
Highly prized emeralds display an even saturation of colour, and a vivid hue. Early humans’ fascination with colour and the desire to own lasting examples of it made them fall in love with gemstones, for their vivid beauty remained unchanged with every passing day. In a world where people aged, flowers wilted, and sunsets faded, only the colour of gemstones remained unchanged. For them, the only logical explanation was that gems were divine, forever linking gemstones to the spiritual world.
This enduring allure of gemstones continues to captivate and remind us of the beauty and permanence found in a transient world.
Choosing a Gemfields Zambian emerald of your very own is easier than you might think. Gemfields collaborates with a number of international jewellery brands at differing price points, offering an array of jewellery designs to suit individual style preferences.
Highlights include Mohar Fine Jewels x Gemfields Diamond & Emerald Floral Heritage Necklace and Diamond & Emerald Drop Studs, alongside DIACOLOR x Gemfields Majestic Bloom Ring and Verdant Majesty Ring, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and striking emerald compositions across statement and everyday jewellery.
