can emerald jewelry that has been in the ground 50-75 yrs. can the stones deteriorate?

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can emerald jewelry that has been in the ground 50-75 yrs. can the stones deteriorate?

2007-12-18 10:34:38 · 4 answers · asked by stilltime 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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Beryl is a mineral. No it won't deteriorate in 50-75 years. Think of the archaeological digs, jewels and other minerals 3000+ years old.

2007-12-18 21:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by reynwater 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

If they are good stones, real, they are just rocks. But who knows what the jewelers did to them? They may not look so good, but I would think real emeralds would not change at all.

2007-12-19 01:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Most emeralds have been "fracture filled" - and this filling can deteriorate or discolor over time.

2007-12-18 18:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jim P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sorry to answer a question with a question but who are you planning on digging up?

2007-12-18 20:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by texasfixit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋