How do you shop for emeralds?

How do you shop for emeralds?

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.

What are the best emeralds?

Colombia has been top provider of the world's finest quality and largest quantity of emerald supplies. Emerald is a medium or darker green to blue-green color gemstone. The color is derived from impurities of chromium, vanadium or a combination of both. Colombian rough emeralds are known for the highest quality.

Where is the best place to buy emeralds?

The best place to buy emeralds in Colombia is undoubtedly the emerald market in Bogota. As the vast majority of Colombian emeralds are mined in the regions of Cundinamarca and Boyaca, most stones pass through the nearby capital.

How much is an emerald per carat?

For instance, while a one carat (1.0 ct.) good quality emerald may sell for somewhere between $525 and $1,125, a five carat (5.0 ct.) emerald of similar quality could sell for between $7,500 and $15,000 ( prices are for comparison only, exact prices vary according to market demand).