Finding beautiful and genuine emeralds is very difficult because this is a gem that has too many imperfections and jewelers use different techniques to make it look beautiful. If you see an unpolished emerald you would find it imperfect piece of stone that has fissures, openings, cracks and various other flaws. The most common way to make an emerald beautiful is by soaking it in oil or other types of epoxy like substances. The best way to identify a genuine emerald is to look for its natural flaws known as jardin. When you look for emerald engagement rings it becomes more important to check the genuineness of the gem because would not want this special ring to have fake gem!
The best way to find genuine Emeralds is to buy them from a trusted jeweler and get a certificate of authenticity when buying it. Most of the emerald engagement rings available online come with certificate of authenticity and this makes it easy for you to be sure of the quality of gem. Genuine emeralds are very delicate and they can crack if exposed to direct heat or harsh chemicals. This is the reason why you get the instruction of cleaning them with damp cloth and it is enough to keep them looking pretty.