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May birthstone

The birthstone for May is emerald / jade .

Emerald is a type of beryl, the same mineral as aquamarine, and is the name given to beryl, which contains chromium and has a green color. One of the characteristics is that many of them have scratches and inclusions inside. The most famous and high-quality production area is Colombia. The emerald cut is said to have originated from Colombian emeralds.

Jade is also a gemstone with an impressive green color, but it actually comes in a wide variety of colors, including purple, orange, and white. It is also famous for being mined in Japan, mainly in Niigata and Toyama prefectures, and has been selected as Japan's national stone. Highly transparent green jade called ``Roukan'' is the most valuable.

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KARATZ Custom Made

Why not take your favorite gemstone that you found at KARATZ and have it made into custom-made jewelry? It will be made by skilled Japanese craftsmen.
We carefully craft each piece of jewelry, starting with the stone setting, to match the individual characteristics of the gemstone.

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Written by KARATZ, book “Jewelry Illustrated Book”

The book provides explanations about over 300 types of gemstones, from new standard birthstones to rare stones that are hard to find, as well as a diary of our company representative, Mr. Koyama's, gemstone shopping experience in Thailand and Sri Lanka, and tips for photographing gemstones, allowing you to learn about the appeal of gemstones from various perspectives.