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Highly valued as gemstones, emeralds are a grass-green variety of beryl. The capacity of emeralds to deflect light and to break white light into its component colors is not high, so cut stones display little brilliancy or fire (flashes of color). The color that gives this gem its value comes from the presence of small amounts of chromium. The most important production of fine-quality gem material is Colombia; emeralds are also mined in Russia, Australia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Synthetic emeralds are identical to natural crystals and may rival them in color and beauty.
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Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2024
Close proves to be inspired casting as the underhanded and unrepentant Cath, who shows barely any indication of maternal concern for her sons in a quest to get her hands on the emeralds.
—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Staff are dressed in emerald velvet jackets and a delicious assortment of cocktails, including the Sazerac, a cognac, rye whiskey, absinthe and bitters mixture, are available for order.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Emerald.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerald. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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emerald
1 of 2 noun
emerald
2 of 2 adjective
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