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A brief look at how to properly examine gemstones using a 10x loupe.

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Working with customers to create custom jewelry is both challenging and rewarding. Many jewelry enthusiasts don’t think to create their own designer jewelry, but its surprisingly easy and the results are forever meaningful. Pictured here are several examples of custom pieces built by Embassy Emeralds.

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A fun but brief rundown of my three favorite gemstones and some honorable mentions. Maybe this will get you thinking about your favorites.

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A brief lesson on the evolution of the word ‘emerald’ from ancient Sanskrit to our modern languages.

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Embassy Emeralds blogs on the topic of the rare trapiche emeralds from Colombia. The blog describes their unique characteristics and attempts to help the reader understand just how rare this unique stone is.

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