Emeralds International, Inc. - Fine Emerald and Conch Pearl Jewelry

Mined by the Egyptians...coveted by the ancient Romans and the Royal Houses of the Ottoman Empire...the prized possessions of generations of European Monarchs...and spiritually revered by the Indians of the New World, the emerald has always been the most precious and most sought-after gem. Worth more than diamonds, it rates #1 in today's gem spectrum. We offer one of the largest retail selection of both rough and cut natural emeralds in the Continental United States and Canada, selected personally by Marcial de Gomar from the most famous emerald mines in the world and sold duty free. World-renowned jeweler/designer Marcial de Gomar is also known for his exquisite creations that feature distinctive and striking contemporary and classic designs.

We are located in Key West on world famous Duval Street, between
Front Street and Greene Street, next door to Wyland Gallery.

Did You Know.....
The emerald is a Beryl with Chromium/Vanadium, giving it a luxurious green color. A characteristic of the emerald is the "garden", or naturally occuring inclusions of liquids, solids, and gasses. These are not to be confused with flaws, which are actual fractures or cleavage planes. The "garden" is nature's handwriting, a signature of genuineness in the emerald. Also typical is the irregularity of facets. It may be said then that what is a defect in a diamond, is a virtue in an emerald. It is also common to oil emeralds to enhance their appearance, usually done as a post-lapidary process in the country of origin. This is acceptable in the gem industry as long as no coloring agents are used. On the scale of 10, the emerald has a hardness of 7 1/2 to 8 and will cut through glass and steel. Geologically, emeralds are far rarer than diamonds.

At Emeralds International, Inc., you will find emeralds from the remote Andes, the jungles of Brazil, and the mountains of Africa. Emeralds International, Inc. has one of the largest collections of cut and uncut emeralds in the US or Canada, both mounted or unmounted.

Emeralds, diamonds, and gold, artfully created on the premises by jeweler Marcial de Gomar, reflect a bright, new approach to jewelry design, the fruit of four decades of specializing exclusively in emeralds.

Emeralds are directly transported from major sources such as Zambia, Colombia, and Brazil. And remember, all purchases are duty free at Emeralds International, Inc.

One of the most famous sights in Key West is the 900 carat emerald on display at Emeralds International, Inc. This fine hexagonal crystal is a beautiful example of the finest that Colombia has to offer.

Of course, the real reason to shop with Emeralds International, Inc. is to own a rare and unusual piece of emerald jewelry for yourself.

Here you will find a selection of emeralds originating from all over the world allowing the customer a greater variety of choices.

Whether your budget is US$100 or US$100,000 , Emeralds International, Inc. will have a beautiful piece of emerald jewelry just for you.

PEARLS FROM THE QUEEN CONCH

Ranging from dark Saturn Gold to Magenta and Lavender, with Pink the most prevalent color, they occur only in one of 10,000 conchs. Conch Pearls are formed from the Spanish Main north to Bermuda. Tougher and harder than other gem pearls, they have a natural high luster requiring no polishing. The pink pearls are referred to as "evening jewelry" because of the fading effects of ultra-violet rays on its organic components. Most desirable are those that evidence the "flame structure". Shapes will vary from round, oval and in rare instances, tear-drop. Conch pearls are sold by the carat. They are not cultured.

Email:marcialdegomar@hotmail.com