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  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    2,904 ct. | IV/C
    GLA
    S$1,441.08
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    5,26 ct. | IV/D
    GLA
    S$2,449.84
  • Chrome Tourmaline

    Chrome Tourmaline

    2,329 ct. | IV/D
    GLA
    S$864.65
  • Colorchange Sapphire

    Colorchange Sapphire

    6,358 ct. | VI/D
    GLA
    S$12,681.51
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    3,053 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    S$33,144.86
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    2,819 ct. | III/C
    GLA
    S$30,262.70
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    2,500 ct. | II/C
    GLA
    S$36,027.03
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    3,178 ct. | II/C
    GLA
    S$70,612.97
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,335 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    S$41,791.35
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    3,511 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    S$47,555.67
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,958 ct. | II/D
    GLA
    S$61,966.48
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,487 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    S$57,643.24
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,686 ct. | II/D
    GLA
    S$51,878.92
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,826 ct. | II/D
    GLA
    S$64,128.10
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    3,881 ct. | III/C
    GLA
    S$64,848.65
  • Emerald

    Emerald

    4,658 ct. | III/D
    GLA
    S$67,730.81

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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