How to Know the Value of an emerald: 13 Steps (with Photo) - tips

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The emerald is one of the most loved gemstones for over 4000 years. Many historians associate emeralds with Queen Cleopatra, the last Egyptian pharaoh. Queen Cleopatra is obsessed with emeralds so she adorns emeralds on gowns, jewelry, and crowns. Emeralds are 20 times rarer than diamonds and are often highly valuable. Even if you are not planning to decorate the crown with emeralds, you can still buy and sell emeralds in the market. It is important to understand the factors that evaluate an emerald before buying or selling.

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Part 1 of 3: Evaluation of Purity, Crafting Quality and Size

Observe impurities. An impurity is any matter (such as air bubbles or tiny crystals) that become trapped inside a stone during formation. Nearly 99% of emeralds have impurities that can be observed with the naked eye or a magnifying glass, a gem specialist's magnifying glass.
- The existence of impurities makes emeralds a Type 3 gemstone, which means that an impurity that is visible to the naked eye is almost always present.
- An emerald with more impurities resulting in reduced transparency or purity is less valuable than an emerald with less impurities.
- Be careful of impurities that reach the surface of the gem, as they can cause the gem to crack.
Check out the crafting quality of emeralds. Emeralds can be difficult to work with because the presence of impurities makes them more susceptible to cracking during work. Emeralds are usually cut in a rectangular shape (also known as "cascade cut" or "emerald cut style") to help the color of the jewel appear even.
- Crafting emerald will help protect the gem from potential damage from everyday use and bumps.
- Well-crafted techniques will enhance the hue, tone, and saturation of the emerald. A good cut will give the gem a sparkle and the desired color, while a poor cut can give the gem a nice, opaque color.
Understand that emeralds come in many different sizes. Like all gemstones, emeralds can come in a variety of sizes, from 0.02-0.5 carats (diameter 1mm-5mm) to 1-5 carats (diameter 7mm-12mm). ) faceted stone for use as a ring or necklace.
Don't equate size with value. It is true that large stones are more valuable than smaller stones.However, the quality of the rocks is just as important as their size, large emeralds often have large impurities, and this can obviously affect purity. Smaller stones but of a better quality are usually of a higher value than large stones of low quality. In addition, the color of the stone has a significant effect on the value of the stone. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Color Assessment

Understand the importance of color. Emeralds come in many colors. Color is one of the most important factors in determining the value of an emerald. The difference in emerald color comes from differences in the amount of chromium, vanadium, and iron in the medium in which the stone is formed. Color of emerald can be divided into the categories of hue, tone, and saturation.
Determines the color of an emerald. Color is probably what you think of when you hear the word "color." The color of an emerald is its characteristic green.
- The colors of emeralds can range from bluish green to slightly yellowish green.
- For example, Zambia's emerald is characterized by a dark green color, while emeralds of Brazil and Colombia are typically pure green.
Look at the tone of an emerald. Tint indicates how bright and dark a gem is. Emeralds can range in tone from bright green to very dark green. The relationship between the tone and the value of the gem is quite complex. Dark green emeralds are generally considered to have a higher value, however if the color of an emerald is too dark, its value will be much lower.
- Medium to medium-dark dark green emeralds are the most valued gems on the market.
- Pure green or navy green emeralds are the stones in highest demand, partly because blue and green gems are associated with a The highly regarded gemstone mine in Colombia is called Muzo Mine.
- Note that emeralds that are too yellow or too blue may not be considered mainstream emeralds and are therefore much less valuable.
Evaluate the saturation of an emerald. The saturation of a stone is tied to its purity. Highly saturated (meaning high purity) emeralds are more valuable than low saturation emeralds.
- Saturation can be associated with both impurities and tone; To some extent this includes stones of a lower purity. Likewise, very dark green emeralds do not absorb much light, so they appear more opaque than bright green ones.
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Part 3 of 3: Buy an emerald

Choose reputable jewelry stores. Buy gemstones from reliable sources. Certainly, the jewelry store has an established reputation. It is best to choose a jewelry store that has a policy that allows returns of products sold due to inaccurate descriptions of purity and quality.
Price the stone. It is a good idea to let a third party value gems of very high value (or stones with a mass of three carats or more). It is best to choose a reputable inspection center. List of reputable inspection centers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City includes:
- Gem and Gold Research and Inspection Center (VGC), 3rd Floor, 91 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hanoi City.
- Gemstone Inspection Center Agribank, 1st Floor, 91 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hanoi City.
- DOJI LAB, 4th Floor Ruby Plaza, 44 Le Ngoc Han, Hanoi City.
- Ngoc Hoc Institute - Vietnam Gemstone Association, 10B Tang Bat Ho, Hanoi City.
- Institute of Vietnamese gems, gold and jewelry, 2nd Floor, 110 Tue Tinh, Hanoi City.
- PNJ's inspection center at 52A-52B Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh City.
- RGG Gem Geological Research Center, 02 Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- SBJ's inspection center, 278 Nam Ky uprising, Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Golden Dragon Inspection Company Limited - SJC, 422B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
Request a gem inspection certificate from a reputable gem testing center such as the Gem and Gold Research and Inspection Center (VGC). To properly assess the value of the emerald you intend to purchase, you can request a VGC inspection certificate, which identifies the type, size, crafting style, purity, color and the naturalness of the emerald you buy.
- This assessment will give you more confidence in the quality and value of your gem, even prior to third-party testing.
Understand prices. Before buying an emerald, you should make sure that you get a good quality stone for the money you spend. VGC's inspection certificate will give you a starting point, however, VGC will not give you the market value of the stone. For a more accurate feel for the price, perhaps you want to shop at different jewelry stores, taking note of the color, crafting, and quality of each stone you price.
- Remember that the price of a gemstone is extremely subjective, so you don't have to come up with a specific "recipe" for the exact price for a gem.
Understand the oil coating treatment process. Emeralds are often treated with oil to increase the purity of the stone. Oil coating is a popular treatment and is seen as the minimum treatment to enhance the beauty of a gem.
- Ask if the emerald has undergone small, medium, or large treatment. Small treatments, such as oil coating, are quite common, while large treatments such as covering with resin or staining the stone will change the stone's appearance and mask its true color.
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Advice

Be sure to find out if the emerald is a natural stone or a lab-made imitation. The stones are very pure, with a vibrant blue color and virtually no impurities perhaps "too perfect", which indicates that it is a high quality replica from the lab.
Let an independent person who has no relationship with the person you purchase your gem from inspect your gem before or shortly after you purchase the stone. If the stone is not real or is sold to you with incorrect information about the quality, return to the jeweler with a written inspection for a refund or exchange for another stone.