Collection: Emerald

• Hardness: 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale – despite its high hardness, emerald is more sensitive than ruby or sapphire due to inclusions.
• Colour: From rich grass green to deep blue-green, with the intense green emerald from Colombia ("Muzo Green") being considered particularly valuable.
• Transparency: High-quality emeralds possess a vibrant color and good transparency. Natural inclusions (called "jardins") are typical and considered a sign of authenticity.
• Origin: Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe – emeralds from Colombia achieve the highest prices worldwide due to their special color quality.

Emeralds are compelling assets that increase their value sustainably due to their limited availability and high demand. Untreated (no-oil) emeralds, especially those with excellent color and provenance, are considered a safe addition to the alternative asset category.

Prices for high-quality emeralds have risen steadily over the past decades. Rare, untreated specimens regularly fetch top prices at international auctions—especially emeralds from the classic Colombian deposits.

The emerald is said to promote clarity, inspiration, and inner balance. In traditional gemstone theory, it is considered a symbol of growth, harmony, and love. As a birthstone, the emerald is associated with the month of May .