Emerald

One of the most important colored gemstones for its universal acceptance, the emerald presents a wide range of qualities and prices, allowing limitless options for jewelry creation. The combination of color, transparency and the visible inclusions confer every fashioned emerald a unique personality. Color: green, varying from yellowish to bluish overtones (the choice is a matter of taste). Tone: variable. Very light or very dark ones are less desirable. Transparency: variable ? the more transparent, the more valuable. Translucent emeralds can also be very beautiful. Treatment: clarity enhancement is always present. Price structure: most top commercial grades of 1 to 3 carats faceted emeralds vary from US$500 to US$3,000 per carat. Very fine quality emeralds, larger than 5 carats can command prices over US$10,000 per carat.