Robinson's Jewelers Blog / Emerald Jewelry

Discover the latest trends, tips, and insights in the world of fine jewelry with Robinson's Jewelers' official blog. Dive deep into the mesmerizing realm of precious metals and gemstones. Whether you're a jewelry aficionado or seeking styling advice, our curated articles are here to enlighten and inspire.

An elegant display of fine jewelry gifts for a 40th birthday including diamond tennis bracelet, ruby cocktail ring, and emerald pendant.

The Best Fine Jewelry Gifts for a 40th Birthday (Beyond Birthstones) - Stunning, Sophisticated, & Sparkling Ideas She'll Actually Love

Turning 40 is a huge deal. It's not about being "over the hill" – it's about cresting t...
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A collage of stunning award-winning gemstone jewelry pieces from the AGTA Spectrum Awards, showcasing vibrant tsavorite, sapphire, and ruby designs.

The "Buyer's Choice" Winners: A Recap of the AGTA Spectrum Awards & The Gems That Stole Our Hearts

Let's be honest, we all love a little drama, especially when it involves things that sp...
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A dazzling array of lab-grown colored gemstone rings and earrings showcasing a vibrant rainbow of hues including ruby red, emerald green, and sapphire blue.

How Lab-grown Colored Gemstones Are Changing the Jewelry Landscape: A Rainbow Revolution You Can Afford

Picture this: you're at a fabulous garden party, and someone compliments your absolutel...
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An antique Victorian acrostic Regard ring featuring a row of rubies, emerald, garnet, amethyst, and diamond spelling out a secret message, set in ornate yellow gold.

The Hidden Meanings Behind Victorian "Acrostic" Jewelry (Spelling With Gems): A Secret Code You Can Wear

Imagine receiving a gorgeous piece of jewelry from your sweetheart, only to discover ye...
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Close-up of a stunning emerald ring from Robinson's Jewelers, showcasing natural 'sugar' inclusions and jardin within the vibrant green gemstone.

How to Identify "Sugar" Inclusions in Emeralds and Whether They Affect Durability: A Not-So-Sweet Guide to Keeping Your Gem Safe

Imagine my surprise, darling, when I first heard the term "sugar" inclusions in the gem...
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A master jeweler carefully setting a large, vibrant green emerald into a platinum ring setting, showcasing the delicate and precise art of fine jewelry craftsmanship.

The Unique Challenges and Rewards of Setting a Large, Fragile Emerald: A Gem-Setter's Tale of Triumph (and Near Heart Attacks)

Imagine, if you will, a gemstone so breathtakingly beautiful, with a color so intensely...
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An elegant display of various colorful gemstone jewelry including rings, earrings, and a bracelet on a soft pink surface, representing a curated stone per year collection.

Starting a "Stone Per Year" Collection: Building a Meaningful Gemstone Portfolio (And Why Your Future Self Will Thank You)

Have you ever looked at your jewelry box and thought, "Meh, it's fine... but it doesn't...
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Close-up view of a brilliant emerald gemstone being treated with oil, showing enhanced green clarity and shine.

Why Does Oiling an Emerald Improve Its Clarity, and is the Treatment Permanent?

Let’s be honest, emeralds can be a bit... high maintenance. They're the dazzling but sl...
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A stunning assortment of colored gemstone rings, including sapphire, ruby, and emerald, artfully arranged to showcase vibrant alternatives to traditional diamond solitaires.

Colored Gemstones as Centerpieces: Moving Beyond the Diamond Solitaire Trend (And Why Your Jewelry Box is Begging For It)

Let's be honest for a sec—diamonds are great. They're sparkly, they're classic, and the...
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Close up of a traditional Mughal-era Indian emerald and diamond necklace with intricate gold work

What Are the Distinctive Features of Traditional Mughal-era Indian Jewelry? (Spoiler: It Involves a Lot of Sparkle and Some Serious Royal Drama)

Imagine a time when emperors didn’t just wear jewelry; they quite literally draped them...
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Close-up macro photograph of a dazzling emerald gemstone revealing its unique internal inclusions and fingerprints under magnification

What Are "Inclusion Fingerprints" and Why Do They Make Each Gem Unique? The Secret World Inside Your Sparkly Rocks

Okay, let's get real for a second. We've all spent a fair amount of our lives staring i...
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Close-up macro photograph of a stunning Trapiche Emerald cabochon, showcasing its unique six-pointed star pattern radiating from a dark core against a velvety green background.

What is a "Trapiche" Emerald, and Why Does It Have a Six-pointed Star Pattern? Unveiling Earth's Secret Starry Pattern

Picture this: you're at a party, everyone's admiring the usual suspects—the classic dia...
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Opulent Romanov era jewels including tiaras, necklaces, and brooches set with diamonds and pearls on dark velvet

What Happened to the Jewelry of the Romanov Family After the Russian Revolution?

If you think your jewelry box holds stories, you haven't heard the one about the Romano...
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A dramatic image showing the contrast between a pristine natural landscape and a gemstone mining area, highlighting environmental impact.

How Climate Change is Affecting Gemstone Mining: From Your Ring to the Rainforest

Let's be honest: when we fall in love with a stunning piece of jewelry, we're usually t...
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A stunning comparison of a natural emerald ring and a lab-created emerald ring, showcasing their vibrant green color and brilliance.

What Is a Lab-Created Emerald vs. Natural? Uncovering the Cost & Color Facts You Need to Know

When you're drawn to the mesmerizing green of an emerald, it can feel like you've been ...
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A dazzling close-up comparison of a Zambian emerald and a Colombian emerald, showcasing their distinctive green hues side by side in luxurious jewelry settings.

The Distinctive Green Hue of Zambian Emeralds vs. Colombian Gems: Your Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Green.

Have you ever found yourself utterly lost in the deep, mesmerizing green of an emerald?...
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A close-up shot of a raw, uncut emerald crystal next to a beautifully polished and faceted emerald in a luxury ring setting at Robinson's Jewelers

Are Raw Emeralds Worth Anything? (The Unvarnished Truth & The Sparkling Reality)

Okay, let's imagine this: you're at a flea market, and you spot a rough, greenish rock ...
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A beautiful flat lay of five iconic anniversary jewelry pieces symbolizing major milestones: pearl earrings, a sapphire ring, a diamond necklace, an emerald bracelet, and ruby studs, arranged on a velvet background.

Your Love, Upgraded: The Ultimate Guide to the Five Major Jewelry Anniversaries and Their Gems

Let's be honest, forgetting your anniversary is a recipe for a very long night on the c...
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Close-up of an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner with various gemstone rings and necklaces beside it, highlighting the dilemma of what is safe to clean.

The Ultrasonic Cleaner Dilemma: Which Gemstones Should Never Go In? (The Answer Might Surprise You!)

So, you’ve got that fancy ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, and you’re feeling like a domesti...
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A detailed close-up of an ornate diamond and emerald tiara featuring floral and leaf motifs, resting on a velvet display stand.

Beyond the Crown: The Symbolism of Flora and Fauna in Royal Tiaras

When you picture a royal tiara, you probably imagine a blinding swirl of diamonds perch...
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