Green

The emerald is considered to be THE green gemstone. Its very name is derived from the old French esmeraude which comes from the Greek “smaragdos”, which means nothing other than “green stone”.

There are also numerous other stones that come in green color varieties. These include sapphire, tourmaline, alexandrite, tsavolite or jadeite, the green variety of jade.

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  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    1,846 ct. | IV/D
    GLA
    €454.17
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    1,744 ct. | IV/C
    GLA
    €545.00
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    1,537 ct. | IV/C
    GLA
    €545.00
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    2,329 ct. | IV/D
    GLA
    €545.00
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    2,573 ct. | IV/D
    GLA
    €590.42
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    1,829 ct. | III/C
    GLA
    €726.67
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    2,757 ct. | IV/D
    GLA
    €726.67
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    2,902 ct. | IV/D
    GLA
    €726.67
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    2,753 ct. | IV/C
    GLA
    €817.50
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    2,904 ct. | IV/C
    GLA
    €908.33
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    3,581 ct. | IV/C
    GLA
    €1,090.00
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    3,241 ct. | III/C
    GLA
    €1,362.50
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    5,26 ct. | IV/D
    GLA
    €1,544.17
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    8,989 ct. | III/C
    GLA SSEF GRS
    €Price on request
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    3,720 ct. | II/D
    GLA GÜB GII
    €40,420.83
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    5,106 ct. | III/D
    GLA GÜB
    €44,054.17

Facts

attributes of an emerald

  • Belongs mineralogically to beryl
  • Hardness grade 7,5 - 8
  • Chemical formula: Al2Be3[Si6O18]
  • Includes only the color green
  • Colored by chromium oxide and/or vandium
  • Lower density than corundum: 2.6 - 2.8

origin

worth knowing

  • Oldest known place of origin: Egypt
  • Was exchanged for rubies by maharajas
  • The color green is associated with femininity
  • Assigned to the planet Venus
  • Increases femininity and the ability to earn money
  • The site of Zambia was discovered only in 1978

emerald as investment

  • Third best suitability of all gemstones (next to ruby and sapphire)
  • Rare, strongly increasing in value
  • Stones should have at least 1 ct weight
  • Larger stones have higher increase in value
  • Experts expect 4-6% increase in value per year
  • Beautifully sparkling, pure emeralds are preferable
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