Most know emerald as vibrant green, and it can appear in yellow-green, blue-green, with emphasis on darker tones.

Light-toned gems are known as "green beryl."

For it to qualify as Emerald, the hue was be vivid (bright).

Emerald is the traditional gemstone for the astrological signs of Taurus, Cancer and sometimes Gemini.

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