Emerald

Emerald

The green gemstone known as emerald is a type of beryl mineral. The birthstone for May is emerald. The color of emeralds can vary from pale to rich green. The elements that give emeralds their color are cessium and vanadium. Most emeralds have inclusions, or internal clarity characteristics, that can be seen with the naked eye. These inclusions are often called “jardin”, or garden.