Collection: Emerald Silver Jewelry

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything You Need To Know

Find answers to common questions about memorial diamonds, cremation diamonds, ordering process and certification.

Yes — a lab-grown emerald has the same chemical structure and properties as a mined emerald; it's grown in a controlled lab setting rather than found underground, but it's chemically a genuine emerald, not an imitation.

It refers to the color and quality style being modeled on emeralds traditionally mined in Colombia — known for their rich, slightly bluish-green color — rather than the stone's geographic origin, since a lab-grown stone isn't mined anywhere.

Emerald is the traditional birthstone for May, and it's also associated with the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.

Emerald is softer than diamond, ruby, or sapphire and is more prone to inclusions and fractures, so it generally requires a bit more care than harder gemstones — avoiding hard knocks and harsh chemicals helps it last for everyday wear.

Natural emeralds are well known for having visible internal characteristics (sometimes called "jardin," French for garden), which is normal for the stone; even high-quality emeralds are rarely as clear as diamonds due to how they form.

Yes — pairing emerald with stones like sapphire and ruby in one design is a classic combination, often used to create colorful, symmetrical pieces such as three-stone pendants.

Because emerald is more fragile than diamond or sapphire, it's best cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soapy water rather than ultrasonic cleaners, and it's safest to remove emerald jewelry before activities that risk knocks or exposure to harsh chemicals.