SJM Jewelry Co., Ltd Rare Ethiopian Emerald with Zircon Hinged Cuff Bracelet in Sterling Silver. Size 6"¾ , There are 5 oval Emeralds and surrounded by Zircons, with a finished base underneath for comfort. Total weight 21.2grams

Displaying the color of life and freshness, wealth and nature, emerald green is an enchanting, fascinating and graceful shade. And the best part about emerald green is it flatters practically every skin tone and color palette. Among royals and celebrities, this gemstone is a favorite choice for necklaces, although this evergreen stone is still a preferred choice for items such as rings, pendants, earrings or bracelets. The refreshing hues of this gemstone looks best with yellow gold or sterling silver as does Ethiopian emerald!  Where Does Ethiopian Emerald Come From?

Ethiopia is the one and only producer of Ethiopian emerald stones. Until Spring 2017, more than 100 kilograms of emerald rough have been produced from mines in Ethiopia. Shop LC sources our supply of Ethiopian emerald from an experienced vendor who has been dealing in Ethiopian emerald for some time.How is Ethiopian Emerald Mined?

Ethiopian emerald was first found in the Oromia regional state in the villages of Kenticha and Dermi. Mining in the region is still done in the traditional way, using hand tools, without heavy machinery. It is done in two ways: open pit mining and mining through tunnels

Mining operations take place only for 5 to 6 months of the year. In rainy season from July to September, mining stops as rainwater clog the mines. Since mining operations can resume only after the mines get dry up naturally, it takes almost 5 to 6 months to start mining again.

In addition, ever since the discovery of emerald deposits in 2016, the Ethiopian government has halted mining operations several times. They tightly control mining and trading, due to security and instability in the region. Those seeking to deal in emeralds must obtain federal and regional letters to operate.