EMERALD

Emerald is a precious green gemstone from the beryl family, valued for its rich, vivid green colour caused by chromium and vanadium. It has a hardness of 7.5-8, but often contains inclusions known as "jardin", making it more delicate than other gems. Emeralds are primarily sourced from Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil, and are often treated with oil to enhance clarity.
Colour:
--> Green to bluish-green, highly saturated.
--> Caused by chromium and/or vanadium.
--> Most valued for deep, vivid green with high clarity.
Types of Emerald:
Emeralds are classified based on origin, composition, and clarity.
Colombian Emerald
--> Most famous & high value gemstone
--> intense green with slight bluish tint.
--> Contains fewer inclusions than other sourced emeralds
--> Mined in Muzo, Chivor, and Coscuez regions.
Zambian Emerald
--> Dark green with a bluish tone.
--> It contains more iron, which gives it a cooler hue.
--> Generally cleaner with fewer surface inclusions.
--> Sourced from Kagem mines.
Brazilian Emerald
--> Lighter green to yellowish-green.
--> May be less saturated but often larger.
--> Includes Itabira & Nova Era emeralds found in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
--> Itabira emeralds are Lighter, yellowish-green, and larger.
--> Nova Era are deep green, with better clarity and colour sometimes comparable to Zambian emeralds.
Afghan Emerald
--> Found in Panjshir Valley.
--> Bright, vivid green; similar to Colombian quality.
--> Often has good clarity and saturation.
Trapiche Emerald
--> Rare type with a unique six-rayed star or wheel pattern.
--> Found mainly in Colombia.
--> Caused by impurities separating during crystal growth.