How To Choose An Emerald Gemstone

HOW TO BUY AN EMERALD  Emeralds are a green variety of the mineral.  Emeralds are formed deep in the earth, in the cracks and crevices of mineral rich rocks such as granite.  Colombian emeralds are to be a leafy, dark green while Zambian emeralds are often green with a tinge of bluishness.  Emeralds have such a unique fingerprint; each one feels like it has its own personality.

COLOR OF AN EMERALD  The Emerald colors are bluish green to pure green from vivid and vibrant to pale and limp.  Colombian emeralds are said to be warmer and more intense in pure green color.  Zambian emeralds are said to be a cooler, more bluish green color.  Due to the presence Chromium, Vanadium, & Iron emerald’s color is made.

CLARITY OF AN EMERALD  Emerald has been given the term ‘Jardin’, which means garden in French.  Clarity refers to the number, size and visibility of the flaws found in an emerald.  Colombian emeralds are to be a leafy, dark green while Zambian emeralds are often green with a tinge of bluishness.  Emeralds have such a unique fingerprint; each one feels like it has its own personality.

CUT OF AN EMERALD  Cutting of emerald is very difficult because of its imperfections .  According to the choice of buyer Emerald is shaped like an oval shape, heart shape, rectangular shape, etc  Colombian emeralds are to be a leafy, dark green while Zambian emeralds are often green with a tinge of bluishness.

CARAT OF AN EMERALD ď ś Emerald gemstone comes in very different sizes and a big one is rare to find.

The price of the gemstone varies according to its size only. ď ś The smallest sizes range from 1 mm to 5 mm, while 1 to 5 carat stones are popular as center stones.

TREATMENT OF AN EMERALD ď ś The majority of emeralds receive various treatments to enhance their color, clarity and stability. ď ś Oiling emeralds to fill internal fractures is one way of improving the color and hiding inclusions.

LOCATION OF AN EMERALD  Colombian Emerald Gemstones are known for their high quality and deep green color.  The Zambian Emerald Gemstones are famous for their darker tones and the bluish green hue that makes them distinct from the rest.  Brazilian emeralds are lighter in color as compared to the Colombian emeralds thanks to their yellow-green color and inclusion free gemstone quality.

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