QUALITY
SCALE
UNTREATED ZAMBIAN EMERALDS |
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HOW
TO CHOOSE
Even if it is untreated, a stone
lacking beauty is not considered
a gemstone. Beauty is the prime
consideration and an absolute
requirement; if your budget
permits, gem quality is recommended.
Also, remember that even if
there are a few visible imperfections
in an untreated emerald, there
is no need to be concerned about
them becoming more noticeable.
As long as such imperfections
do not detract from the stone's
beauty, a jewelry-quality emerald
with a well-balanced appearance
will be quite attractive. Emeralds
are fragile gemstones, even
if untreated. They need to be
treated with care, and rings
especially should be removed
when exercising or working around
the home.
The value of a one-carat-size,
untreated Zambian emerald of
jewelry quality is approximately
US $6,000 for the stone alone.
(2001) |
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GEM OF VALUE |
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Weight:0.69ct
Size(mm):L5.1
x W5.0 x
D3.80
Untreated
Gem Quality
US $9,000 |
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