What is the best color for emerald?

bluish green
The most desirable emerald colors are bluish green to pure green, with vivid color saturation and tone that’s not too dark. The most-prized emeralds are highly transparent. Their color is evenly distributed, with no eye-visible color zoning.

Are Darker emeralds more valuable?

Darker emeralds are often considered more valuable, but if an emerald becomes too dark, it becomes less valuable. Emeralds with medium to medium-dark tones are the most valuable emeralds in the market.

What is the most valuable emerald?

The Rockefeller Emerald was offered by Christie’s in the summer of 2017 and was purchased by Harry Winston for $5,511,500, or $305,500 per carat — the highest price per carat ever obtained for an emerald.

Which emerald is the best quality?

Colombian rough emeralds
Colombian rough emeralds are known for the highest quality. These emeralds have a warmer and intense pure green color. Deep green emeralds are a rare occurrence in nature, hence are highly prized and sought after.

Are cloudy emeralds valuable?

Clear Emeralds are often used for the many fine pieces of jewelry. However, if your Emerald has many inclusions, you will notice that your Emerald may appear opaque. While opaque Emeralds are not usually viewed as very valuable in the market, they are still used in less valuable jewelry and still appreciated.

How can you tell an emerald is real?

The color of the gemstone is often used to indicate its authenticity. Hold your gem up to the light and analyze its color. Real emeralds will showcase a pure green or blue-green hue. Hence, if the stone you are holding displays yellow or brown undertones, it is most likely a fake.

How much does a 1 carat emerald cost?

1 carat of low-grade emerald can cost as little as $200, while 1 carat of a high-quality gem can fetch up to $18,000. Synthetic emeralds are much cheaper, with even the highest quality costing around $350 for 1 carat.

What is a 1 carat emerald worth?

Whats rarer emerald or Ruby?

Emerald: Like sapphires and rubies, emeralds are among the rarest of all gemstones. They are rarer than sapphires but not quite as rare as rubies. Note: Comparing to diamonds, fine quality sapphires, rubies and emeralds are far, FAR more rare.

Which gem is the most valuable?

1. Blue Diamond. The stunning blue diamond is arguably the most prized of all precious gemstones. A flawless example is so rare that whenever one comes to auction it causes a huge stir in the jewelry world.

Is there white emerald?

This 2.05 Carat 8.1 x 7.1 mm White Emerald Sapphire has been hand selected by our GIA-certified gemologists for its exceptional characteristics and rarity. This item has been sold. Our gemstone specialists would be happy to help you find a similar gemstone.