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Registration has been Successful. Please click here to login. Login Email address. We have not been able to log you in. Green beryl is typically colored by iron instead of chromium and vanadium, but this chemistry is not distinct. Incidentally, green beryl typically forms fewer inclusions than emeralds. The price distinction between emerald and green beryl is large, though there are plenty of borderline cases that are difficult to discern with certainty.
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Of course, since color is by far the most important factor when buying emeralds, it should go without saying that you need to be able to see a high quality photo of the stone before even considering purchasing it.
Just as with Diamonds, they lead the industry in just about every possible area — customer service, packaging, prices, high quality photography and now video! These high definition videos make the viewing experience just as good as seeing the stone in person. Another important thing to remember about emeralds is that they are rarely sold with a reliable certificate. As long as you have a guarantee that the emerald is natural, all that really matters is how the stone looks to you.
As with diamonds, emeralds with better clarity fetch a higher price at market. Whereas with diamonds there is a clear clarity grading scale see our article on diamond clarity here , with emeralds there is not. Emeralds belong to the beryl mineral family, and their inclusions result from bits of liquids, gas, and other minerals like chromium and vanadium. Even though you will find inclusions and fissures, you need to pay attention to what kind they are.
Stay away from inclusions that look like bubbles, imperfections that look arranged in a specific order, and obviously big blotches. This point is especially important because emeralds are not as strong as diamonds and will chip more easily. And bottom line: make sure you see a magnified picture of the emerald to see its jardin before purchasing. Due to the highly included nature of emeralds, it has become standard practice today to treat the stones with oils or resins to enhance clarity.
Emerald vendors generally accept the use of oil, but do not look favorably upon green-tinted oil. All emeralds sold should have full disclosure of treatment according to the US Federal Trade Commission.
As with diamonds, the cut of the emerald refers to its faceting, shape, width and depth. Ideally, an emerald should be cut symmetrically with uniform facets that allow for paramount color and brilliance.
If cut too deeply, the light will escape on the side and the emerald will look dark. If too shallow, the emerald will not appear brilliant since the light will be lost at the bottom of the stone. Treatment — Certain treatments like oiling are acceptable in emeralds. Emerald Quality Understanding natural properties and market dynamics around the gemstone can help the buyer to select a piece that can fulfill his astrological and financial conditions. Color — Color of emerald weighs pretty much above every other quality factor.
Clarity — Emeralds are known for containing three phase inclusions — solid crystals, liquid films and gaseous bubbles, found less or more in almost all origins.
Uniqueness Trapiche Emerald — A rather rare and unique variety known as Trapiche emerald is found in Colombia and Brazil. Which origin is better for astrological results — Colombian or Zambian?
Since color of emerald is highly relevant in vedic astrology, Colombian emeralds are considered to be ideal for astrological purposes. Excess iron content found in the Zambian emerald causes a bluish tint and gives it a darker color. Wearing either a Colombian emerald ring or a Zambian emerald ring is the ideal way to receive instant astrological benefits as both are equally effective astrologically.
When choosing Panna gemstone, what should I value more — color or clarity? Before selecting a gemstone, it is important to know whether it is worn as a jewel or as a special requirement. Emerald is worn for astrological necessity as well as a jewelry stone. However, when selecting the emerald for sheer ornamental or jewelry purposes, customer can opt for a cleaner piece as per his preference.
Also, seeing the overall worth of this highly popular gemstone , it is color that dominates the price and not clarity. For this reason, worth of Colombian emerald in international or national markets is way above than other origins.
How should I distinguish between cracks and inclusions in emerald? Although, two can look virtually similar especially to a naked eye, the difference can be well spotted by understanding the differences in the basic nature of inclusions and cracks.
While inclusions are natural imperfections, originating right when the gemstone is being processed in nature cracks appear much later. Another major difference between the two is that an inclusion lays within the gemstone and can be of solid, liquid and gaseous nature.
A crack is the inclusion gone wary, reaching up to the surface of the gemstone. Also, inclusions are induced naturally whereas cracks can occur because of rough handling of the gemstones. In which finger can I wear emerald?
As per vedic astrology recommendations, one should wear an emerald ring in the little finger of the working hand for best astrological results.
But in exceptional cases, Panna ring can also be worn in the ring finger of the working hand. Can I wear oil treated emerald for astrological purpose? Minor colorless oiling in emerald is a standard practice done to prevent emeralds from drying or breaking owing to its highly brittle nature. It is thus quite acceptable in gemstone industry. However, using colored oils is considered as an enhancement and thus treated emeralds should be avoided when buying for astrological reasons.
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