{"id":13515,"date":"2023-03-22T19:09:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T19:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=13515"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:58:34","slug":"may-birthstone-emerald","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/may-birthstone-emerald\/","title":{"rendered":"May Birthstone: Emerald Color, Meaning &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;295.6px&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>Emerald:\u00a0May Birthstone Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Emerald Color:<\/strong><span> Medium green to dark green<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Emerald Mohs Hardness Scale Rating:<\/strong><span> <\/span>7.5-8<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emerald Symbolism &amp; Meaning:<\/strong><span> Hope, love, rebirth and renewal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Emerald Zodiac Signs:<\/strong><span> Taurus and Gemini<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Recognitions: <\/strong>Traditional gift for the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/emerald-768&#215;768-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;emerald gemstone&#8221; title_text=&#8221;emerald-768&#215;768&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;75%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>What is Emerald?<\/h2>\n<p>Emerald is a radiant gemstone featuring a vibrant shade of green that\u2019s reminiscent of the lushness of the spring season, making it the perfect birthstone to represent the month of May. The most precious stone in the beryl group, its rich green color comes from the presence of trace amounts of chromium or vanadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span>Emerald Colors, Characteristics &amp; Value<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The emerald is treasured for its brilliant, lush green color. While it can range from light green to a deep, rich green, the more vivid the green color, the more valuable the stone. The rarest emerald gemstones will appear to be an intense green-blue color. Emerald gems without visible inclusions are scarce, making this another determining factor of a stone\u2019s value.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/emerald-ring.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;emerald gemstone ring&#8221; title_text=&#8221;emerald-ring&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>Emerald History<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As previously mentioned, emerald is a member of the beryl family and is formed by metamorphism and hydrothermal processes associated with magma. The first known emeralds were mined in Egypt, where the gemstone flourished. Emeralds were known to be popular with Cleopatra and are still favored today amongst royalty all over the world. The gem\u2019s appeal spread around the 1500s after Spanish invaders brought emeralds to Europe from South America.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emerald Care &amp; Cleaning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emeralds need to be handled with care, or they can begin to show wear in the form of scratches and chips. The emerald jewel is a 7.5 to 8 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/about-gemstone-hardness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohs scale of mineral hardness<\/a>, which makes it more susceptible to scratching than a diamond, ruby or sapphire. Inclusions, or internal birthmarks, are common in emeralds and can often be seen with the naked eye. Emeralds are often treated to improve their color and clarity in order to minimize the appearance of inclusions. Standard treatment methods include dyeing and fracture filling, in which oils, waxes and resins are used to fill fractures or other faults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emeralds require special care when it comes to cleaning, so it is best to use only mild soap and warm water. You should never put your emerald in an ultrasonic cleaner as the vibrations and heat could cause the stone to crack. We recommend having your emerald jewelry professionally cleaned and inspected three to four times a year. When not being worn, emerald jewelry should be wrapped in a soft cloth and kept separate from other jewelry to help protect it from scratches and other damage.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW31162508 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31162508 BCX0\">How Much Are Emeralds Worth?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW127567788 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127567788 BCX0\">Emeralds can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per carat, depending on their color, clarity,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW127567788 BCX0\">size<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127567788 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and origin. Deep green stones with fewer visible inclusions are typically the most valuable.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW127567788 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW189064980 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189064980 BCX0\">Where Are Emeralds Found?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW199370513 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199370513 BCX0\">Today, emeralds can be found all over the world but are mined<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199370513 BCX0\">mainly in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199370513 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Col<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199370513 BCX0\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199370513 BCX0\">mbia, Brazil and Zimbabwe. Colombia is the world\u2019s largest producer and has been sourcing some of the most beautiful emeralds for more than five centuries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199370513 BCX0\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW199370513 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW260031119 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260031119 BCX0\">How to Tell if an Emerald Is Real<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW260031119 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260031119 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116697703 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116697703 BCX0\">A real emerald will usually have natural inclusions and may feel slightly cool to the touch, while perfect clarity can be a sign of a synthetic stone. For a definitive answer, our\u00a0expert jewelers can inspect it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW116697703 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224363259 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224363259 BCX0\">Are Emeralds Rarer than Diamonds?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW217883473 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217883473 BCX0\">Yes, high-quality emeralds are<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217883473 BCX0\">generally rarer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217883473 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>than diamonds, especially stones with rich<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW217883473 BCX0\">color<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217883473 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and fewer inclusions. This rarity is part of what makes them so valuable.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW217883473 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48210193 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48210193 BCX0\">Do Emeralds Hold Their Value?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48210193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48210193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119358415 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119358415 BCX0\">Fine-quality emeralds, particularly those with strong color and good origin, can hold their value over time. However, like most gemstones, value depends on market demand and overall quality.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW119358415 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48210193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48210193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW62457173 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62457173 BCX0\">Are Lab-Grown Emeralds Real?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62457173 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48210193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62457173 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW232246963 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232246963 BCX0\">Lab-grown emeralds are real emeralds in terms of their chemical and physical properties, but they are created in a controlled environment rather than formed naturally.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232246963 BCX0\">They\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232246963 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>often more affordable and have fewer inclusions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW232246963 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48210193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62457173 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48210193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62457173 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW263932155 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263932155 BCX0\">What Color Goes with Emerald Green?<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263932155 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW263932155 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW31162508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW189064980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260031119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224363259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48210193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62457173 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW263932155 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW3756003 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW3756003 BCX0\">Emerald green<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3756003 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>pairs beautifully with neutrals like black, white and beige, as well as metallics like gold and silver. 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