Jewelry etiquette that have been practiced for decades and passed down from one generation to another have been blown out of the water by the radical and daring changes of modern fashion. However, before you keep aside your diamond rings for some trendy emeralds, there are some guidelines you should keep in mind to avoid making those pesky fashion mistakes.

Like Two Sides To A Coin

When it comes to fashion, there’s a time and place for everything. And even more so for jewelries. Emerald engagement rings with their bold colors are often too overwhelming to be worn daily, especially in the workplace.

The easiest way to discern the appropriateness of a piece is to use a mnemonic device: Diamonds are for the day, and Emeralds are for evenings.

Diamonds are extremely hard stones that are perfectly suited to daily activity. Because they lack color and have a great light refractive ability that makes them a great subtle accessory for any kind of clothing, whether business or casual.

Emerald jewelry typically displays a vivid coloration and often large size, which tend to look loud and out of place with daily use. They are more suited to evening wear, as the rich glow that emanates from emeralds is difficult to capture in diamonds.

Although diamonds work well for night as well, colored stones bring a richness and elegance that works well for any evening dress.

What is Emerald?

Emerald is one of the precious gems recognized by the international jewelry industry. Because of its unique green and unique quality, as well as magical legend, favored by the public.

The basic information:

• Category: beryl minerals
• Chemical formula: Be3Al2(SiO3)6
• Crystal system: hexagonal crystal system
• Luster: glassy luster
• Refractive index: 1.576-1.582
• Polychromatism: blue-green or yellow-green
• Hardness: 7.5-8.0
• Cleavage: translucency
• Streaks: white
• Specific gravity: 2.5 to 2.8
• Density: 2.70-2.78g /cm³
• Color: the color with green belt blue is better, green belt gray person quality is poorer.
• Transparency: to clear bright, crystal transparent for the best, translucent is common.
• Purity: there are often some inclusions in the interior of emeralds, The low price of emeralds is mainly due to their poor clarity.
• Cutting: standard cutting is called emerald type, can reflect the luster of the gem completely and thoroughly.
• Weight: general emerald crystal is not big, after cutting grinding, quality is excellent. Weighing more than 2 carats is rare. If the weight is above 5 carats, it is a rare treasure.

4Cs: color, clarity, cut and carat weight,which one is more important for emeralds.

Anyway,buying emeralds is much easier than buying diamonds,As you probably know already from other sites Like GIA What is 4Cs,The 4Cs—color, clarity, cut and carat weight—are the globally accepted standards for assessing the quality of a diamond.4Cs are used to determine its value

Unlike diamonds, emeralds are not all about clarity,There is no doubt that color is by far the most meaningful color in 4c. When you see an emerald, What immediately fascinates you is undoubtedly its bright colors, passionate colors or dull and soft colors-or somewhere in between.

The color we see in jewelry also depends on the cut. A skilled gemologist can make shallower gems have a darker appearance, with deeper cuts and fewer facets (flat surfaces on gems). Or, you can make darker stones look shallower, with shallow cuts and more cut faces. With all this in mind, it is not surprising that this gem has a specific cut named after it, the "emerald cut". Many exquisite emeralds are made in this iconic style.

Size

Both diamonds and emeralds come in different sizes, so it is important to consider the scale of your jewelry in deciding which is most appropriate.

However, remember that your jewelry should match the specific occasion. You can layer on the glam without appearing overdone or out of context for formal affairs like celebrities on the red carpet.

But imagine wearing that same jewelry with a business suit to an office interview? What would your employer think?

In the same way, at events where the goal is to showcase your beauty, regardless of stone, you want a piece that enhances your overall look and is most conspicuous without being distracting.

You can easily wear your diamond or emerald gemstones with a t-shirt and jeans to the grocery store in the same way you slip it on your finger along with your bridal gown at a wedding and still looking relevant.

Color Choice

You have heard it say countless times that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Because of their neutral coloration and clarity, it is easy to pair them with any color, print, or fabric. Diamonds are perfect for transitioning from a day look to an evening one with so little effort.

Emeralds on the other hand, don’t offer as much versatility. The deep green color of the stone clashes with other colors and can easily blend in and get lost when used with other loud patterns.

Combining emeralds with solid neutral tones like gray or white displays the gemstone best. A classic combination that showcases opulence and lusciousness is the black with emerald combination.

To better wear this deep green gem, you have to style everything around it. Emeralds only take center stage when you let the rest of your ensemble serve as a backdrop.

Conclusion

If you ever get caught in a jewelry conundrum, then remember these simple guidelines: For evening and special occasion, use your emerald and other colored stone jewelry, for casual wear and formal attire at the workplace, slip on some diamonds. Also, remember to keep your jewelry to its context. And, finally, if you are ever in doubt, diamond is a versatile option that would be a great last resort compared to emeralds.