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WHAT IS BETTER EMERALD CRYSTALS OR GREEN SAPPHIRES

Emeralds and green sapphires are both breathtaking green gemstones that are frequently used in jewelry.

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WHAT IS BETTER EMERALD CRYSTALS OR GREEN SAPPHIRES

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  1. What is better emerald crystals or green sapphires?

  2. Emeralds and green sapphires are both breathtaking green gemstones that are frequently used in jewelry. But besides their verdant hues, they have many differences when it comes to properties, quality factors, and value. So how do you choose between them?

  3. WHAT CAUSES THEIR GREEN COLORS? ​ Emeralds get their signature green from trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium. Green sapphires get their color from trace iron within the corundum crystal structure. The specific chemical makeup is why emerald and green sapphire greens are slightly different.

  4. Emerald has a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale while green sapphire earns a 9. Sapphire is the clear winner in durability. Emeralds are fragile and require protective settings. Green sapphires can withstand everyday wear. WHICH IS HARDER AND MORE DURABLE? ​

  5. HOW DO THEY COMPARE IN CLARITY? Emeralds almost always have significant inclusions, even at high clarity grades. Most green sapphires have far fewer flaws and can achieve eye clean clarity more easily. ​ WHICH PROVIDES BETTER BRILLIANCE? When precision cut, green sapphires tend to have more sparkle and brilliance. Emerald's inclusions and strong color zoning can reduce reflectivity. However, emeralds offer a velvety appearance sapphires can lack. ​

  6. WHAT SETTINGS WORKBEST FOR EACH? Step cuts like emerald cuts or cushion cuts enhance emerald's clarity. Sapphires can handle more facets for maximum light return. Protective bezel settings or halo mounts safeguard fragile emeralds. WHICH HOLDS HIGHER VALUE? ​ On average, natural emeralds ring in at 4-6x the price per carat of natural green sapphires. But large fine green sapphires still command high values.

  7. Both offer stunning green tones. But in terms of durability, brilliance, and overall quality, green sapphires tend to surpass emeralds, and are the more affordable option. Ultimately, your individual preference in color, cutting style, and intended use will determine the best green gemstone for your needs. CopyRetry

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