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Note: Sizes and shapes are mixed on
these pages. Please follow the numbered links above to see our complete
selection of Emeralds.
Choosing a Emerald
When choosing an emerald, the most important value factor to consider is color.
The more vivid the green, the more valuable the emerald. There are also
attractive bright stones with a lighter green color that often make a
spectacular piece of jewelry.
Emerald Clarity
The Beautiful Garden: In contrast to other beryl gemstones, emerald is typically
heavily flawed with cracks and inclusions of fluid and minerals. These
inclusions are called "jardin" (or garden) as they typically resemble
leaves and branches. These characteristics are not looked upon as negative
aspects for emerald as they would be for other gemstones. Indeed, these
inclusions are considered part of the character of the stone and are used to
assure the purchaser that the stone is genuine. Because emeralds are so rare
without inclusions some inclusions are expected and do not detract from the
value of the stone as much as with other gemstones. Most emeralds on the market
today have been treated with various types of oil or resin to improve their
appearance.
Type 3 Gemstones that normally do
not come clean are: Emerald, Red Beryl & Rubellite Tourmaline
Type 3 description
Type 3 is: Usually eye visible
inclusions
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