How Should You Chose An Emerald?

The more vibrant an emerald's colour, the more valuable it is. The size's quality is also extremely important. An emerald can be cut into the shape of an "emerald," a pear, a cabochon, or a cushion. The larger the table, the brighter the stone. The angle of the facets determines the gem's light reflection and apparent hue. The inclusions known as "givres," which are typical inside this stone, form the "jardin" ("garden" in English) and do not detract from its quality as long as they are not too numerous: on the contrary, they are a guarantee of authenticity.

As a consequence, unlike diamonds, emeralds do not have purity indexes. In contrast to colored resin injection, which denatures the stone, impregnation in fine oils is a legal technique that is often used to intensify the color or mask a portion of the inclusions. (For more information on cedarwood oil, please see our article www.gem-matrix.com/cedarwoodandemeralds.).

If you want an emerald from Colombia's Muzo mine, you must request a certificate: this mine only produces about 50 jewelry emeralds per week. These are extremely pure and in high demand.

With more than a decade of marketing experience, I am now based in Bangkok where I combine my professional background with a long-standing passion for gemstones. I write articles that explore both the beauty and the business of gems, offering insights into their history, trade, and market dynamics. My goal is to make the world of gemstones more accessible to anyone curious to learn, while bringing in the perspective of someone who understands both storytelling and strategy.