Zambia

After Colombia, Zambia is the most important place for finding emeralds in the world today. The African emerald predominantly comes from Zambia where, in contrast to Colombia, the mines are not yet exhausted and deliver great quality. The large deposits were only discovered in 1978.

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  • Emerald

    Emerald

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

    Emerald

    3,720 ct. | II/D
    GLA GÜB GII
    €44,500.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    5,106 ct. | III/D
    GLA GÜB
    €48,500.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    7,130 ct. | III/D
    GLA GÜB GII
    €57,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    5,191 ct. | III/D
    GLA GÜB GII
    €45,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    6,112 ct. | III/D
    GLA GÜB GII
    €55,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    2,38 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    €14,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    3,881 ct. | III/C
    GLA
    €45,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,658 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    €47,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    3,452 ct. | II/D
    GLA
    €32,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,489 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    €33,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,373 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    €35,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    3,639 ct. | II/D
    GLA
    €42,000.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,836 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    €30,500.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    5,201 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    €32,500.00
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    9,057 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    €86,000.00

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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