Plural of emerald; precious gemstones that are deep green in color, highly valued for jewelry.
From Old French 'esmeraude,' from Latin 'smaragdus,' from Greek 'smaragdos,' possibly from Sanskrit 'marakata.' The word traveled through multiple languages.
Emeralds are the only major gemstone whose value actually increases with flaws—the tiny fractures called 'jardin' (garden) make each stone unique and more prized.
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