Natural emeralds for collectors and lovers of extraordinary gemstones

Introduction Emeralds have been among the most sought-after gemstones in the world for centuries. Their unmistakable green, their often fascinating internal structures, and their rarity make them one of the most significant gemstone varieties of all. The emerald collection from Character Gems focuses not on standardized commercial goods, but on individually selected, unique stones with character, origin, and personality. Each emerald has been chosen for its radiance, its color, or its special history. We are particularly proud of our unusual selection of emeralds from origins that are rarely found together in a curated collection – including impressive specimens from Nigeria as well as rare emeralds from the legendary Ural Mountains and Brazil.

Why emeralds from Character Gems?

Most people associate emeralds with perfect color and as few inclusions as possible. For collectors, however, emeralds often tell a much more exciting story. We seek out emeralds with personality:

• extraordinary shades of green
• rare origin
• natural structures full of character
• special cuts
• historically interesting deposits
• emeralds with genuine collector appeal

Many of our emeralds were deliberately chosen because they possess something that goes beyond mere perfection: character.
The diversity of the emerald In this collection, you will find, among others:

• emeralds from Nigeria
• Ural emeralds from Russia
• emeralds from Brazil
• intensely green collector stones
• lighter and unusual lagoon/sea colors
• Character Stones with special radiance
• extraordinary cuts
• unique pieces for collectors and designers

You can learn more about origin, properties, and special features in our Emerald Wiki.

For collectors, creators, and individualists

Many of the emeralds presented here are one-of-a-kind pieces. Whether as a collector's item, a future jewelry stone, or simply as an extraordinary natural work of art: every emerald is individually selected, elaborately photographed, documented, and ultimately presented with the highest possible transparency. With us, every stone is treated with the same care – regardless of the price range. Our focus is on authenticity, individuality, and the beauty of natural colored stones.

Further content / Gemstone knowledge

• What is an emerald?
• General gemstone knowledge
• All information about so-called Character Stones
• Information on investing in gemstones

Further collections

• • Spinels
  • Sapphires
  • Rubies
  • Rare Gemstones
  • View entire collection