Emerald (NOT from Colombia)

Item Description

Emeralds have been admired for thousands of years. They are some of the most well-known gems in the world for their amazing color, and historical significance. Emerald is classified as a type-3 gemstone which means that inclusions in the stones are acceptable in the trade for collectors and dealers. With that said, it is very difficult to find a "clean" Emerald that is over a carat. This stone has a traditional "Emerald" cut along with excellent color and ABOVE AVERAGE clarity for the material. Keep in mind that Emeralds cannot be held to the same clarity standard that most stones are held to. The greatest aspect of this stone is the fact that it comes from the northern area of Brazil in Bahia, which is known for producing some great color Emeralds, but not often gem quality Emeralds. Most people think of Colombia when it comes to Emeralds, but the Brazilian stones can sometimes surprise us with their color and clarity, like this gem. This is a beautiful stone from this lesser known locality for the material.