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A Beautiful Emerald for Celebrating 2013

April 17, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

A Beautiful Emerald for Celebrating 2013

Emerald is the Pantone Color of the Year

Pantone has named “emerald” as the “color of the year” for 2013. For the uninitiated, Pantone is an American company, an acknowledged, world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries.

Of course, why particularly emerald? â€œLively. Radiant. Lushâ€¦ A color of elegance and beauty Â that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” This is how Pantone describes the color emerald. Because emerald is the luxurious green that can give an aura of richness to wherever it is used – whether in apparel, in jewelry, in home decor, adding color to office environs, it can liven up anything!

Coming back to jewelry, you can add that zing to your jewelry collection by adding a splendid emerald bijou like the one featured today. It will work its charm, regardless of the attention to design and detailing. It’s razzle dazzle is enough to capture imagination.

Natural Zambian Emerald

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Gemstone	Natural Zambian Emerald
Weight	2.20 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Â Zambia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	New Delhi / India
All inclusive Price	$ 1575.35 / INR 85856.00
Comments	Featured today is a beautiful natural Zambian emerald of 2.20 carats set in Sterling silver as a Mercury talisman pendant. The oval cut fully natural and treatment-free emerald has a clarity and lustre that is very rare in emeralds and this one really casts a lasting impression. With excellent clarity and classic emerald green color, this is a beautiful jyotish gem that packs in a lasting promise.Natural emerald also known as panna is the gemstone of planet Mercury or Budh and is used to harness the benefic energies of this planet!Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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Identity Secured – Journey of a Natural Brazilian Emerald to the Realm of Precious

March 21, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Identity Secured – Journey of a Natural Brazilian Emerald to the Realm of Precious

Natural Brazilian Emerald

Of the many origins of the fascinating emeralds, Brazil finds a mention too. Infact, it is one of the world’s major producers of natural emerald, besides being the producer the largest varieties of colored gemstones in the world, nearly 90 in number! It is a vast nation with a rich tapestry of geographical factors that have contributed to its natural wealth.

The discovery of emeralds in Brazil though was a fairly late occurrence as recent as early 1960â€™s. Even then, it was a struggle for this gem to find recognition as a true precious gem as enjoyed by its peers from Colombia and Zambia.

In 1963, Jules Sauer, the renowned owner of Amsterdam Sauer and gem dealer, found beryl in Salininha in Brazil’s Bahia State. As far back in time as reckoning went, the world of gemstones knew and categorised “emerald” as green beryl colored by the trace element chromium. The problem arose because the Brazil Bahia emerald were colored by both vanadium and chromium more of its color coming from vanadium.

Jules Sauer

It was only when he submitted specimens to Gemological Institute of America (GIA) gem lab and obtained its identification and certification as precious emerald, did the world sit up and take notice of the Brazilian emerald. The Brazilian emerald is remarkable with its vivacious rich green color. In the good quality, brazil emerald it is easy to notice the innate glow of the gem, which adds a lot to its value.

Most of the Brazil emerald comes from the state gem state of Minas Gerias. The forms of mining vary from the almost primitive ways of men going down mining shafts in a leather harness, to the state of the art machines operating at the surface level. Most of the emerald occurs here in mica, biotite and talc schists.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Brazilian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Brazilian Emerald
Weight	3.03 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Brazilian
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Greater London / United Kingdom
All inclusive Price	$ 2944.75 / INR 163433.60
Comments	Featured today is a fine oval cut, natural and treatment free Brazilian emerald. This natural emerald of 3.03 carats has a deep rich emerald green color and has been set in 22 karat gold ring as a Mercury talisman ring.Natural emerald also known as Esmeralda, zammrud and panna is the gemstone of Planet Mercury/ Budh. According to Vedic astrology this gem can be worn as a talisman to harness the powers of Mercury. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing.

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Can Hessonite and Emerald be worn together? Harnessing the Rahu-Mercury combination in the information age.

March 15, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Harnessing the Rahu-Mercury combination in the information age.

Rahu Mercury Talisman

Can Hessonite and Emerald be worn together?

The planets Rahu and Mercury have become highly relevant in this jet set age of ultra fast communication and development of Information and technology. In the right signs the Rahu-mercury combination is a big blessing as this combination provides high intelligence, ability to think, analyse, act at the speed of light and can bless with a gigantic memory.

Since mercury is the significator of communication individuals blessed with this combination would have a need to communicate fast and efficiently. This combination gives a phenomenal metal ability and also gives other mercury blessings like wit, intelligence, humour and charm. This combination is found in the horoscopes of many speech writers, story tellers etc.

It is a good combination to have in the horoscope as both Mercury and Rahu are friends and work in tandem and harmony to bless with the individual with superlative results. The best results are found when this combination occurs in the sign of Gemini, Virgo or the sign of research and invention-Aquarius.

This is a fortunate combination to have especially when one is connected with Foreigners and foreign lands. It gives the capacity to the individual to earn wealth from Imports and exports, travelling and travel business and most importantly from communication. It also gives ability for deep research and investigating the occult.

How to Harness the power of this combination using Planetary Gem Therapy:

It is important to ascertain whether this is a key combination in the chart and whether the periods of these planets are in operation. Some of the relevant cases where their combined energies can be utilized but not limited to:

1)Â Â Â Â Â Rahu- Mercury combination occurring in the Key Houses.

2)Â Â Â Â Â Major Period of Mercury and the sub period of Rahu in operation.

3)Â Â Â Â Â Major period of Rahu and the sub period of Mercury in operation.

4)Â Â Â Â Â Career segment being controlled by this combination.

In such cases as mentioned above the individual can get rewarded by using Jyotish Gemstones of these planets in a single pendant. The Gem of Rahu is hessonite also known as Gomedh and the Gem of Mercury is Emerald also known as Panna. Both these Gems can be set in a single pendant and should be consecrated with Rahu mantras and Budh/mercury Mantras for optimum results.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Hessonite & Natural Colombian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Hessonite	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	3.37 carats	2.74 carats
Treatment	None	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Srilanka	Â Colombia
Planetary Energy	Rahu	Mercury
Patron Location	USA
All inclusive Price	$ 5562.82 / INR 308736
Comments	Featured today is an exceptional Rahu Mercury Talisman brimming with power Planetary energies. This Talisman is a fine example of what exactly are Jyotish Gemstones.Â Check the brilliant fiery lustre in the Hessonite. Magnetic and Hyponotic- This Hessonite is the apex of Gem Quality.Â When the Agni Purana mentions that inward glowing lustre is a mandatory feature of Jyotish Gems this is what it meant.Check the brilliant and even spread of Verdant Green color in the natural Colombian emerald crystal. Combined with great clarity and fine color this emerald has been blessed with something special and that special brings in the promised results of Gem Therapy.Notice the attention to detail in the finished talisman, Rahu in general gives best results in silver. The Hessonite garnet has been encapsulated with a silver setting and Emerald has been set in Gold. To get good results and keep Gem therapy error free one should not overlook a single minute detail Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing.

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Metaphysical Properties of Emeralds – The Magic of Gem Crystals

February 28, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Metaphysical Properties of Emeralds – The Magic of Gem Crystals

Natural Zambian Emerald above 6 carats

Zambian emeralds are characterized by a rich emerald green color with a bluish tinge and the color is present to the core. Not so with the Colombian emeralds where color is concentrated towards the outer crystal and core is relatively clearer.

Emeralds have had a great metaphysical meaning for centuries. The gemstone is regarded to work on the supra physical aura first and then heal the malaise therefore raising the vibratory rate of the body.

It is also known as the gemstone of truth with great powers of revelation. It is believed that no trickery, conjuring, spells, magic are able to work upon the wearer of the emerald. After all, Mercury or Hermes himself is the ultimate trickster, who was able to pull wool over Apollo’s eyes! And with the power of Mercury himself, it is not possible to remain susceptible to anymore trickery.

Emerald is also believed to enhance the prophetic faculty or the ability to foresee future events what in common parlance may be termed as intuitive intelligence is actually strong Mercury working its power. It is a gem that enhances arts of divination, clairvoyance etc.

The color of emerald – green symbolizing life, rejuvenation, fertility and hope is coveted not just for its beauty but for all that it can do for the wearer. Mercury is the planet of communication and hence can give a person great facility with language, creative ways and enthralling through speech. It can give structured thinking and the required calmness to do so, to people who have very high entropy/ restlessness and tend to get bored very easily.

Emerald is the birthstone of the signs Gemini and Virgo, which are ruled by Mercury.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Zambian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Zambia Emerald
Weight	6.20 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Zambian
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Bangalore , India
All inclusive Price	$ 9335.50 / INR 518120
Comments	A premium natural and treatment free Zambian emerald. The piece is a mammoth in terms of size and has a superlative jyotish weight of 6.20 carats. The gem has a deep rich emerald green color and the classic emerald cut. The gem has an amazing inner glow, a quality prized in the emerald crystal, almost giving it a life like quality. It has been 22- Karat gold as a Mercury talisman ring.Since emerald is a brittle gem, finding a jyotish quality emerald that is above 6 carats is a feat in itself. Natural emerald or panna is the gemstone of planet Mercury or Budha and is used to harness the energies of this planet.Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing.

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Understanding the Emerald Cut and What it Does for Your Gem

February 21, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Understanding the Emerald Cut and What it Does for Your Gem

Natural Colombian Emerald Ring with Accent Gems

The most popular cut for emeralds is the step cut or the trap cut – so much so that it has been named the classic emerald cut. In this cut, the gem has a distinct table with rectangular faces on the crown as well as the pavilion, running parallel to the girdle.
The facets are sometimes square with truncated corners. There are two rows on the top, crown, and usually three rows on the pavilion or cone. This cut is preferred cut for emeralds as it allows for maximum weight retention and does give a stable form to this relatively soft gem that rates 7 on Mohs Scale and scratches easily.

Emerald cut

While this is a great cut for an emerald, the emerald or step cut is unable to bring out the fire and brilliance in gems like diamond. A round brilliant diamond with 58 facets including the culet allow for light to bounce off so many surfaces, creating a spell binding brilliance!

Anatomy of a Round brilliant cut

And with the diamonds high refractive index, it would be a pity not to get the maximum fire and brilliance from the gem. It is a fact that emerald cut diamonds sell at a lesser price than round brilliants! They have their own connoisseurs though.

The emerald cut is good bet for emeralds as the clarity is almost always compromised in this gem that invariably forms in nature with multiple inclusions or Jardine. So there is hardly anything to lose in terms of brilliance or fire. Instead the advantage lies in this cut highlighting the rich velvety emerald green color.

Emeralds over one carat will invariably have one or the other clarity characteristics. So while judging an emerald, one has to be accommodative about inclusions. However, it does not mean that clarity can go for a toss! It means that a good natural emerald must have a diaphanous look, where light passes through the crystals giving it a soft inner glow.

Some top quality emeralds from Colombia have clear crystal and therefore may be found in mixed cuts highlighting the stunning clarity and lustre, typical of that geographic location.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	2.30 carats -0.441 Ascent Stones
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Â Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Singapore
All inclusive Price	$ 1634.90 / INR 91554.40
Comments	Featured today is beautiful natural and treatment free Colombian emerald with early summer grass green color. The step cut natural emerald is 2.30 carats in weight and has great clarity, as would be regarded in the world of emeralds. The gem has been set in 22-karat gold with two more emeralds used as accent gems ensconced within the symbol of Mercury.These accent gems are calibrated 3mm rounds and are natural Colombian emeralds, intense deep emerald green in color.Natural emerald or panna is the gemstone of Mercury or Budh and is used to harness its energies in Vedic astrology.Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing.

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You just purchased an Unheated Emerald- It’s quite likely that you don’t have a Jyotish Gemstone.

January 28, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

You just purchased an Unheated Emerald- It’s quite likely that you don’t have a Jyotish Gemstone.

Unrealistic Expectations based on poor information leads to poor results

Did You Just Lose Yourself in The Jargon? Wake Up to the Smell of Coffee and the Brilliance of a Genuine Jyotish Gemstone.

Are Emeralds ever heated?

Do you remember the time, when the herbal remedies were hot and fancied by one and all? Subsequent to that wave, there was no line of treatment or product that did not exploit the word Herbal to suit its ends. Likewise, there are many vendors with barely enough knowledge, trying to cash in on the buzzwords and the jargon without knowing what it means.

The ignorance is appalling for instance when one reads that a trader specializing in Planetary Vedic Natural Astrological Gemstones lists Unheated Emeralds for sale? It’s an oxymoron. There is nothing known as an unheated Emerald and Emerald does not go through heat treatment.

It is easy for a business minded entity to harvest some keywords and drive traffic to the site. All one needs to do is to have a generous sprinkling of words like Astrological, Natural, Jyotish, Unheated, Untreated etc!

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Natural, Untreated, Expensive Gemstone and Still not Jyotish Quality! Surprised¦. Read on

So Jyotish Quality Gemstones are not everybodys cup of tea.

The markets are abuzz with jargon and big words that seem to imply credibility. However is that really enough. An individual may succeed in partially educating oneself about precious gemstones but it requires almost an obsessive passion to get to the bottom of things as the world of gemstones is complex.

You may not just be required to know about origins, pricing, physical, optical and chemical properties but should be fully aware of what differentiates a genuine from a fake masquerading as real! And that is really in depth and does not come by skimming the surface.

An individual looking for a genuine Jyotish gemstone will do his part in researching and reading but once faced by the real goods, it is sometimes extremely difficult even for the seasoned professional to distinguish a treated gem from an untreated one and a natural from a synthetic.

While one can secure one parameter by ensuring that the search is only for Jyotish gems – natural, untreated and unheated, devoid of doshas mentioned in the sacred texts. However, whether you are getting the real thing or not is again a matter of debate.

A lot depends upon the vendor or the agency selling you the gems also. While they may claim to deal in Jyotish quality gemstones they often make a slip in staking claims about their gems. For instance, a vendor on the Internet is selling Jyotish quality natural unheated emeralds – but the BIG QUESTION is whether the emeralds are ever heated at all?!

Emeralds are a kind of beryl, a relatively softer gemstone with a ranking of 7 on Moh’s scale. Also emerald has a relatively lesser melting point compared to other gemstones like sapphire that can be heated. Heating an emerald can cause it to become even more fragile than it is to begin with. The emerald would actually be destroyed if this were done!

This is precisely the reason why emeralds are not subjected to glass filling treatment. Emeralds are usually oil treated, resin filled (which again would be potentially harmful for the gem in the long run) and dyed!

So the vendor – or shall we call him a “trader” who is trying to sell emeralds harping on their virtue of being unheated, is either ignorant about the processes and in turn about the gems he is dealing in or is just pushing goods on the basis of awareness â€“ Client NEED/ His Greed and a hunch that mouthing the right sounding words will close the deal.

Only an expert who has circumambulated the world of gems with a passion, a hunger for knowledge, an adventurers edge and a real desire to achieve excellence will be able to guide you towards the genuine Jyotish quality gemstone.

Empower yourself with the right knowledge and make a good choice rather than tallying the keyword list.

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Use of Emerald in Mercury’s 8th house position in Gemini & Virgo Ascendant as per Vedic Astrology

January 7, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Use of Emerald in Mercury’s 8^th house position in Gemini & Virgo Ascendant as per Vedic Astrology

Mercury in the 8th house is capable of giving Spiritual Knowledge

Can people with 8^th house Mercury wear an Emerald?

Natural Colombian Emerald of 4.60 carats Gemstoneuniverse

The 8^th house in Vedic Astrology is generally considered an inauspicious house that delivers adverse results. Among many other things connected with the 8^th house are losses, accidents, end of longevity, obstacles but also are capacity of investigation into secret knowledge, acquisition of occult powers, capacity to follow a tough and an a consuming spiritual regimen, development of 6^th sense, treasures from underneath the earth.

The single planet capable of giving good results in the 8^th house contrary to what is written; copied and pasted numerous times is Mercury- The planet of business, finance, intelligence and communication. We have statistically observed over the course of many years and analysis of several charts that if Mercury is posited in a good sign or is with a significant planet it gives very good results.

Mercury makes the individual a sharp witted individual and an investigator. If Mercury receives the aspect of the 5^th lord or aspects from Venus or Jupiter, Mercury blesses the individual with occult knowledge, can make one an expert numerologist, astrologer etc. It also blesses the individual with a keen sense of observation and blesses the individual with proficiency in Mantra, Tantra and other occult streams.

Mercury in 8^th position also gives success in forging business partnerships.

Use of Emerald in Mercury’s 8^th house position in Gemini Ascendant:

Mercury is a Key and Significant planet for the Gemini Ascendant as it becomes the ascendant lord which controls all health matters and personality and the 4^th house of real estate, pleasures, mother and comforts in life. Being the lord of two quadrants it has directional weakness and hence needs to be given strength. If it is posited in the 8^th house it shall be posited in the sign of Capricorn which is ruled by its intimate friend Saturn. As stated earlier Mercury shall give good results one can wear an Emerald throughout life.

Use of Emerald in Mercury’s 8^th house position in Virgo Ascendant:

In Virgo ascendant again Mercury is a Key planet as it owns the ascendant and hence health matters and personality and the 10^th house of career and profession. Both these quadrant houses give it directional weakness and because it is a key planet it needs to be given strength. If it is posited in the 8^th house it shall be in the house of its enemy Mars but still mercury shall still over ride Mars and should specially be considered for giving strength by wearing an Emerald if Mercury major period or Mercury sub period is in operation.

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Natural Colombian Emerald of 4.60 carats Gemstoneuniverse

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	4.60 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	New Delhi/ India
All inclusive Price	$ 6326.31 / INR 360600
Comments	Featured today is a true Jyotish quality Emerald. Pulsating with a rich summer grass green color that is spread evenly throughout the crystal it has an amazing clarity level of above 90% which is a rarity in natural Emeralds.

From the mines of Colombia with the features described above and with a weight 4.60 carats it is a privilege to own such a gem. It is gems like this that deliver the promised results only Jyotish Gems are capable of.

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Lively Colombian Emerald – Natural Gemstone That Infuses a Fresh Lease of Life

December 22, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Lively Colombian Emerald – Natural Gemstone That Infuses a Fresh Lease of Life

Natural Colombian Emerald of 2.09 carats Gemstoneuniverse

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	2.09 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	MaryLand,USA
All inclusive Price	$ 1484.47 / INR 83130.32
Comments	The emerald is a beautiful gem and stands out because of the rich, luscious color it possesses. It captures the imagination very effortlessly and sits confidently and beautifully in any piece of jewellery.

Featured today is a lively natural emerald. This particular classic emerald cut beauty is an emerald of Colombian origin of 2.09 carats and finds distinction due to its deep, rich, saturated and evenly spread green color.The intensity of the gem is palpable on a single look.

The gem has been crafted into a fine ladies emerald ring set in 22 karat gold. Note the clarity of the gem and also the fact that it is a fine an even green, without any tint of blue which makes it a prized Colombian emerald.

The is a fully natural and untreated gem which makes it the optimal choice for crafting of a pure, powerful and saatvik Mercury/ Budha talisman.

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Emerald Stone Price per carat- Hierarchy of 4c’s in assessment of Emerald Price

November 30, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Emerald Stone Price per carat- Hierarchy of 4c’s in assessment of Emerald Price

Natural Colombian Emerald of 2.26 carats

Emerald Stone Price Per Carat, The classical approach adopted by Gemologists worldwide to estimate the approximate correct price of a Gemstone is called as the 4C methodology.

What is the 4C Methodology?

The 4C methodology was adopted by the GIA-Gemological Institute of America for gradation and assessment of correct value of Diamonds. However the same methodology can be used as a preliminary step in value assessment of colored Gemstones. The 4 C’s Stand for:

– Cut

– Color

– Clarity

– Carat Weight

Is the 4C methodology the full proof system of Value Assessment?

In a single word, the answer is No. Colored Gemstones value gets affected by Demand and supply and lack of enhancing treatment besides many other factors. But the 4C’s are a great tool as a fundamental starter.

Does the 4C hierarchy change in colored Gemstones?

The answer is a resounding yes. The world of colored gemstones is very vast as compared to Diamonds.

How does the 4C’s affect the Value of Emeralds, What is the 4C hierarchy in Emerald Value Estimation?

Here is the 4C hierarchy in estimating the value of emeralds:

1) Color- The most important C among the classical 4C’s in Emerald stone price estimation is Color. The most pleasing, vivid and attractive green the emerald is the more the price. Price shall go down if the Emerald Gemstone is very deep green or very light green.

Medium Deep Green and deep intense are the tones that attract the highest price. The Emerald’s basic color is defined by Hue. The highest price attracting hue is intense blue in addition to the foundation color of green. Color is the most vital C in the assessment of emerald price.

Have a Look at some of the Emerald rings already featured on the Gemstoneuniverse Blog over the years. Notice the color difference from a intense blue to a Yellowish hue.

Notice the 4Cs in Emeralds at play, color difference makes a difference in price

If you use the search box at the top right hand corner and just type in Emerald you shall get the pictures and the prices of several shipped out emeralds and you shall be in a position to understand how color is making a difference in the price and put the 4C information to good use.

2) Clarity- The 2^nd C that comes after color in emerald value assessment is Clarity. Emerald Gemstone is one of those gemstones that is always nearly included. These inclusions also referred to as Jardines are the birthmarks of the Gemstone indicating that it was created in the lap of Mother Nature and not in a lab.

Jardines are also referred to as Gardens or fissures. The fewer the inclusions, fractures, or Jardines the higher the price!. Inclusion free emeralds are virtually unheard of. A fairly large emerald crystal that is relatively free from inclusions can start from tens of thousands of dollars per carat provided it is not filled with resin to conceal fractures. However the use of Cedar wood oil is an acceptable treatment and it ensures the safety of the emerald besides enhancing clarity naturally and has been followed in the trade for hundreds of years.

3) Cut– The 3^rd C that comes after clarity is cut. A precise cut that pays attention to near perfect faceting to ensure maximum brilliance, scintillation and sparkle fetches a higher price. A good cut ensures that the surface is free from fissures ( read above).

A good cut ensures that the Emerald is symmetrical and ensures maximum play of light, this is vital for the promised astrological benefits. The most common and pleasing cut for an emerald is called as the rectangular step cut. It is so famous for emeralds that it is also called as an Emerald Cut.

4) Carat Weight- the 4^th C that comes after cut is carat weight. The higher the carat weight the higher the price provided the above 3 C’s are in place. This is not applicable to poor quality mineral rough at the bottom of the Gem Pyramid usually traded in volume markets where education of 4C/s is not widely available (See Picture below).

Poor Quality Mineral rough sold in volume based markets as Emerald where carat weight is priority. This is neither gem quality nor it can be used for Jyotish Purposes

The Gemstone Pyramid

Provided the Crystal excels on the above 3C’s and is a Gem Quality then it is safe to assume that the price moves in geometrical progression. For the sake of understanding if two emeralds have the same color, clarity, cut and the price of 1 carat emerald gemstone is $500, then the price of a 2 carat would be $1000 per carat.

Emerald Stone Price Per Carat

It is just because, higher carat weight gemstones are rarer in nature. Emeralds above the weight of 2 carats are very rare and valuable provided they pass the 4C test. Clean emeralds that are 3 carats and above with a pleasing color command greater prices than valuable Diamonds and rubies! To know, Emerald Stone Price Per Carat below we have created table.

Other Factors Affecting Emerald Price

Lack of Treatment, origin, history are some of the other factors affecting Emerald Price.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald Stone Price
Weight	2.26 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Illinois,USA
All inclusive Price	$ 1426.46 / INR 77399.72
Comments	Featured Today:Fine example of what the natural Colombian emeralds are about! The pleasing appearance, the soothing color, sparkly lustre (hard to come by in majority of natural emeralds) and exceptional clarity. Fashioned from a raw originating in the Chivor mine, Colombia, this fine natural emerald is free from any treatment. The emerald has a sprightly early summer grass green color that puts a spring in the step and sows the seed of hope and promise for the future. The natural emerald from the new lot Shriamrita 2012 has great clarity and good jyotish weight, besides resonating mercury energies that make it a potent tool for implementation of planetary gem therapy.

Apply the 4C test to this Emerald. View the link on the website, watch the video and use the blog search box extensively. You will exactly know what we do. To know, Emerald Stone Price in India.

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What are Idiochromatic Gemstones and which is the best semi precious alternative to Emerald in terms of results and efficacy.

November 25, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

What are Idiochromatic Gemstones and which is the best semi precious alternative to Emerald in terms of results and efficacy.

Natural Burma Peridot of 5.60carats Gemstoneuniverse

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What are Idiochromatic Gemstones and which is the best semi precious alternative to Emerald in terms of results and efficacy.

Idiochromatic Gemstones are those gemstones that areâ€ self coloredâ€ meaning the color comes from the fundamental chemical composition of the gem itself and not because of any other impurities in the crystal. Peridot is one of the Idiochromatic Gemstones wherein the color causing agent is Iron which gives it the deep green uniform color with just the right tint of golden hue.

Some Other Idiochromatic Gemstones are malachite and cinnabar.

Even though some individuals cite the use of green tourmaline, onyx, and Tsavorite garnet as an alternative gemstone to the Emerald to be used to harness the powers of Mercury, we have say for sure the best alternative among all the alternatives as Mercury Uparatna is the Peridot.

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Peridot Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Peridot
Weight	5.60 carats
Treatment	None, Untreated
Origin	Burma
Planetary Energy	Mercury, Budh
Patron Location	Tel Aviv, Israel
All inclusive Price	$ 760 / INR 40660
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