Emerald

Item Description

Emeralds have been treasured for centuries for their beauty and rarity. Their value lies in the fact that there truly are only a few places in the world that yield gem quality Emeralds. Historically, Cleopatra was possibly the most famous admirer of Emeralds, and her own mine was rediscovered a century ago – one of the earliest confirmations of gem quality Emeralds in history. 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. Although Brazil produces more Emeralds annually than any other country, Colombia dominates the gem trade by setting the standard for the largest stones with the finest color. It is Colombian Emeralds against which all others are judged. A killer Emerald gem is considered to be rarer and sometimes more expensive than a similar-sized Diamond. Here we have a rich emerald green color "Oval Cabochon" cut gem with great green color. If you're looking for good sized, lively stone for a great price, this is perfect for you. There are some obvious inclusions, but Emeralds are not held to the same standard of clarity as other stones, as inclusions are almost always present and accepted by dealers and collectors.