Emerald

Item Description

Emeralds are one of the few true precious gems in the world (along with Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby). Through the centuries, these stones have been treasured for their beauty and rarity due to the fact that there honestly are only a few places in the world that yield gem quality material in any real quantity. The lore around Emeralds goes back thousands of years, as Aristotle wrote that owning an Emerald would help the wearer with victory in trials, settling litigation, success in business matters and even with poor eyesight. Later, emeralds were highly prized by the Incas and Aztecs when discovered in Colombia, and later the Spanish traded Emeralds around the world in exchange for precious metals and other resources. Although Brazil produces more Emeralds annually than any other country, Colombia dominates the trade by setting the standards for size and color. It is Colombian Emeralds against which all others are judged. Rarer and sometimes more expensive than a similar-sized Diamond. Here we have a beautiful lively emerald green color "Oval Cabochon" cut gem, with good color and a silky internal clarity. Emerald is classified as a Type-3 gemstone, which means that inclusions (even small ones) are typically present, and accepted by jewelers, collectors and dealers. Sometimes dealers will actually use the term "jardin" (French for garden) to describe the inclusions inside of an Emerald. If you're looking for a fine quality Colombia Emerald for a fraction of retail, this is perfect for you. A great gem for anybody who likes Emeralds, because it's good sized and won't break the bank. Please note that Emeralds are notoriously difficult to photograph, and this gem looks better in person than in the photo/video.