Emerald

Item Description

Emerald is one of the "big three" of precious colored stones, along with Ruby and Sapphire. Ancient cultures around the world revered the stone for its incredible beauty, and hue that is unmatched in the gem world. I think it's safe to say that everybody has heard of Emerald, even if they haven't seen one in person. Most people don't realize that fine gem quality Emeralds are not terribly common around the world. There are only a handful of localities that really produce anything of value, and the Emeralds from Colombia have been the standard-bearer for centuries. This stone is a gorgeous "Oval Cabochon" cut gem with excellent saturated green color. Now there are some visible inclusions, but 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 good quality Colombia Emerald for a fraction of retail, this is perfect for you. A great gem for anybody who likes Emeralds. Please note that Emeralds are notoriously difficult to photograph, and this gem looks better in person than in the photo/video. Valued $1,382.50