This bracelet features natural emerald paired with sterling silver components, combining the vivid green of emerald with the durability and shine of sterling silver. Emerald is a variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate), and its color comes from trace amounts of chromium or vanadium in the crystal structure.
Details:
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Material: Natural emerald with sterling silver
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Appearance: Bright to deep green tones, often with natural inclusions known as “jardin”
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Structure: Beryl mineral group, hexagonal crystal system
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Physical Properties: Mohs hardness of 7.5–8, vitreous luster
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Educational Value: Highlights how trace elements influence mineral color and illustrates the geological conditions required for emerald formation
This sterling silver emerald bracelet is both a refined accessory and a tangible example of mineral science in wearable form. This bracelet is 7.5 inches in length.