Emerald Loose Stone Vintage Antique from Jewelry 5.00 ct Item 1818
A collection almost a century in the making is now available for sale.
We have chosen select stones and will present more as we have time, across the collection. We own all of the gemstones presented. We are not collectors or resellers in this generation, but retirees slowly making these offerings. We provide 100% satisfaction on each and every stone we part with. Enjoy the nuances present in each Emerald and its peaceful aura it gives back.
The oldest emeralds date back almost three billion years. However, they were first mined in Egypt around 1500BC, where it was believed that emeralds stood for fertility and rebirth. Mummies were often buried with them to symbolise eternal youth. The Incas and Aztecs also valued these rich green gems, worshipping them as gods. So perhaps not surprising, then, that the world?s best emeralds come from South America. Today, Colombia yields the largest number of emeralds, contributing to more than 50% of worldwide production.
When it comes to rare and expensive gemstones, most of us immediately think of diamonds, but, in fact, emeralds are more than 20 times rarer than diamonds and, therefore, often command a higher price. That said, emeralds are an ideal option for those looking to maximise size of stone with budget, since they appear larger than a diamond of the same carat weight because they are less dense.
Unlike diamonds, where clarity plays a significant role in valuing a stone, inclusions are to be expected in emeralds. Indeed, they can be found in 99% of natural emeralds so if you find a stone without, chances are it?s synthetic. The inclusions are formed of gases, other minerals and crystals, and liquids that emeralds take on during the crystallisation process and are often viewed as desirable features.
Be careful if you are buying an "emerald". Make sure that you are getting a gem that has a rich green color instead of a "green beryl". Buying from a website where people from outside of the United States are acting as third-party sellers and photographs might not have representative color can be especially risky. Be assured, all of our gemstones are very real. Our pricing may not reflect the highest price but we are not retailers either, as we are making these fine Emeralds affordable for all. Thank You.