Emerald (great clarity)

Item Description

Emeralds have long been treasured for their beauty and rarity due to the fact that there truly are only a few places in the world that yield gem quality Emeralds. Cleopatra was possibly the most famous admirer of Emeralds, and her own mine was rediscovered a century ago – one of the earliest confirmations of 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 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 "Round" cut gem with GREAT clarity for the material. Emerald is classified as a Type-3 gemstone, which means that inclusions (even small ones) are typically present. This particular stone is about as clean as they come for an Emerald, which is typically only seen in smaller gems. 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. I found a 0.38 carat Emerald gem priced at $950.00 which was described at "eye clean" so the starting price on this stone is an absolute steal. Please note that Emeralds are notoriously difficult to photograph, and this gem looks better in person to be sure.