Emerald

Item Number: SMA-2021-21

€600,00

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Details

Price:

600,00 €

Weight:

0,441 ct.

Color:

Green

Shape:

Oval

Dimensions:

5,38 mm x 4,4 mm x 2,99 mm

Color Quality:

very good (III)

Purity:

very small inclusions (C)

Origin:

Unknown origin

Treatment:

Moderate

Certificate:

GLA51706

Item Number:

SMA-2021-21

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