In my opinion, Pakistani emeralds from the Swat valley region, and, in particular from the Gujar Killi mine are world class. These emeralds are often found to be comparable in quality and colour to some of the best Brazilian and Columbian stones yet considerably less costly when looking for a top quality stone, although, sometimes stones from the Swat valley contain excessive iron which may subdue the brightness whilst contributing to a more blueish hue. It's all a matter of personal taste when it comes to gemstones, I, myself am in agreeance with the general market in that I prefer emeralds with a slight blueish hue to those with more yellowish overtones, however, I know some people who prefer the more yellowish greens from Columbia, and, others who simply love the darker greens often seen in Zambian emeralds. Emeralds can be a bit tricky though with the acceptance of oiling, and, it being so prevalent in the industry, oiling has a way of hiding most of, if not, all of the surface reaching fractures, making it hard to be sure of what you're looking at. A detailed report, or, personal access to gemological equipment is a real benefit when purchasing emeralds for investment purposes. For those who simply want a gorgeous stone and don't care so much about the provenance, I'd suggest a hydrothermal synthetic emerald, they're in my opinion the most beautiful of the synthetics available.
12 years ago I walked into a local independent jewelry store and the lady I spoke to was very interested in making my dream of an emerald ring come true. May birthday so I've always wanted a birthstone ring. I picked out a setting and they ordered some emeralds for me to pick from. No one else has a ring exactly like mine. Most stores are - this is what we have, take it or leave it. I've also purchased a few of their estate sale rings, and I recommend them to my friends.
I love watching your videos when I’m high because they’re so interesting and your voice is so soothing! Loving all this info! And you have great charisma on camera! These are very enjoyable!! Keep it up, guy!
I went to Colombia to buy Emeralds, i got hustled by a jeweler, went through alot to get my money back, afterwards i found a Jewelry store that was honest and provided me with astonishing beautiful emeralds and at great price i`ve learned alot from your video thanks and keep it up!
Hi, I watched your video, very informative. I come from Swat in Pakistan which is famous for intense green very high quality emeralds. I would love to have regular communication with someone who has abundance of knowledge like you. Can I have your email?
Very informative video. About inclusions. I have an emerald and 18K gold pinky ring that I got a few years ago while on vacation. The inclusions are visible to the naked eye but you have to get up close with the stone to see them. The inclusions are wispy and found in the middle of the rectangular cut gem. To me, with you back up, the "jardin" gives the emerald a lush, velvety appearance. This is one of the three "serious" rings that I own, and one that I only wear on special occasions. I also have a pair of Chatham emerald stud earrings set in 14K. You can really see the difference when you put the natural emerald next to the lab created. The latter is much more saturated with more sparkle. Still, the character of the natural emerald makes it a favorite.
So very interesting :) Since I'll never be able to afford an emerald, I opted for a chrome diopside ring. I have to say, I absolutely LOVE my chrome diopside. The green is absolutely stunning and nearly flawless in the clarity. BUT, it''s also a softer stone so yes, I am careful with it.
My Mom’s birthday was May 1st. One day, she told me she wished she had been born a day earlier cause her birthstone would be a diamond … I then told her she didn’t do to bad getting a freakin emerald!
Very interesting. I absolutely loved your video. I’m trying to increase my knowledge on different types of stones and you’re a very fine teacher. Very well explained. Very well. Thank you for your video.
I loved this in-depth look at emeralds! 🤓 It's so interesting to learn about the history, characteristics, and properties of these beautiful gemstones. A great resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of emeralds. 💎
Thank you for yet another great video. I really enjoy when you elaborate on the physics background. The crystallization and the inclusions etc. With kind regards Thomas
Not sure about the finest quality but some good material does come from that locality. I’m biased I live here in Brazil I believe some of the most amazing emeralds come from Nova Era Minas Gerias state Brazil
Tbh I want to know now the differences between emeralds coming from different countries. Which places produce more blue specimens for instance, what political situations these areas face, all of these things are part of a piece’s story
I bought one ...I am in the Phase of waiting for it. 2,54 ct from Zambia. With fissures and oiled. But I still already Love it. I really Don’t know if I made a Good Shot with the Price. I think even Experts exaggerate the actual worth to make Business.
Hi, love your video. I'm from South Africa 🌍 have inherited stones from my father who passed when I was 11 all emerald and beryl and some diamonds. Mining was his hobby, I'm in my 50s now and want to sell them but don't know how to go about this. Can you please advise me on the how to. Much appreciated🙏
Very good info, I've recently inherited a ring which has a natural incredibly small emerald in it, am trying to find out if it's worth appraising or not but I'm guessing it is. It's gorgeous despite it's size it has this beautiful shine too it when it catches the light just right.
Great video and information! Love your videos man! I’m very interested in buying emeralds.. I was seeing if you do one on ones over FaceTime to teach me more emeralds
Emerald is beautiful,but not for every day wear,esp when it’s a ring we ware talking about,so I never suggest having one in an engagement/wedding ring set. If you do decide to get an emerald ring,only wear it when you're not gonna be working with your hands.
Hi! You mentioned that emeralds can be very hard, but fragile when not being perfectly clear. An emerald without imperfections would be durable enough to wear every day (like an engagement ring)? Or would you recommend another kind of stone? Any other in green color? :)
My wife has worn her lab grown emerald for years and hasn't broken it. Of course, lab grown have fewer inclusions and are therefore less fragile. Also, the emeralds recovered from the shipwreck of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha were on the sea bottom for 300 years and seem to have survived just fine, so are they really so fragile?
Previous to Blue Aquamarine being the most sought after colour approx 1920-30 Green aquamarine was more prized, was my understanding, as opposed to "Green Beryl"
I am into Gemstone trading and Faceting business from Pakistan... We have 5th largest deposit of gemstones in world .. Sapphire, Aquamarine, Peridot are of high class found here
I've been finding some really cool.Gym stones in my backyard.I've got some beautiful sapphire Ruby and then I've got other red gym stones.I'm not really good at this.I was wondering if you could help me out by looking at somebody's maybe I can send you some
I am just beginning to shop for a real Colombian Emerald. My girlfriend is from Colombia and ONLY will accept an Emerald from there. I had heard, before watching your video, that Emeralds were not that hard and suggested to have some protection around it, whether some prongs or other metal or possibly stones/diamonds. Now that I know it is harder but fragile should I make sure the setting has some 'protection' around it to help protect it? Also, any specific questions I need to ask to insure a high quality true Emerald from Colombia? Thanks
A traditional 'emerald cut' stone is more suitable for use in everyday jewellery, avoid round and oval cut stones as they have a higher chance of becoming damaged over time. There are numerous setting styles available, it's best to consult with the jeweller who is working on creating your piece(s) to discuss your concerns, depending on whether the stone(s) will be set in a ring or a pendant will effect the options, as rings are more prone to damage they'll generally require a more protective setting than pendants/earrings would. You should enquire about a stones treatment if any, and, a detailed gem report if available. I would also personally suggest that, if you can afford to pay a premium? Choose and untreated stone if possible.
Hi there, Very interesting and educational video. Thank you for that. I found it interesting to know how important it is to know how the stone is processed with oil and not dyed . Durability argument also means a lot. I am planning to buy the emerald set for my 60th birthday this year. Present 🎁 to ME😁 thinking about it for few years so this information is very useful.👍🏽
Thanks for all the great information. Are you also a rock and meniral collector. I live jewelry too but I also am a Rockhound I've collected them my hole Life. Some are found some are payed for. But I think it's all very interesting.
I was bored as i was digging through my pile of rubies, emeralds, sapphires, moldavite, Alexandrite , opals, topaz, aquamarine and tourmalines when i saw this video so here i am and very interested 😃🙂 (edit) Yes. All A grade stones.
I was trying to buy an emerald ring and they were saying anout recrystallized emerald. What is it and is this acceptable and considered natural emerald?
0.03 crt $537 0.015 crt 830 1,912 crt $5000 I found 3 rings to purchase, but not sure if crt difference is the quality or the quantity. I just want a small piece of emerald ring , I care about quality but I don’t care about how big the stone is. Can you help me please?
Hi I have recently bought an emerald and wearing it in a ring for astrological purpose. Should I oil that emerald to keep it in good condition? If yes then could you pls let me know which oil to use and the process please
very nice had a most information we want but I hope you talked more different between the rich one and the light one etc... and starting price but thanks :D
Pricing is literally all over the place, but you ultimately get what you pay for most of the time. You can find Emerald almost dirt cheap, but it either won’t be natural or it look very poor in quality.
Great video!! I've been waiting for you to do a video on the emerald. I've noticed most jewelers only sell lab-created emeralds. Is it difficult to find a jeweler that will sell a natural emerald and is it hard to find a good emerald?
Given there price point, there are a lot of jewelers ( especially chains) that choose not to carry much, if any, natural Emerald. If you go into a reputable independent jeweler you will likely find them willing to source what you are looking for. But sadly, not a lot of inventory to browse. Thanks for watching!
gotta watch it first. if it proves invaluable then definitely subscribing and prolly gonna see what u have to say about the others,tanzanite,alexandrite, bixbite, petersite however u spell that, ruby saphire the usual garnets and so forth basically
Lovely exposition of emerald history. Wonder if you can recommend where in Dubai and USA I can get my emeralds, rubies, jade and others evaluated and certified. Thanks
Thanks for interesting show with direct, understandable narrative that makes sense. curious to see if you have tanzanite info. There is info all over the place, I was interested in your take. Research, it's all about the ride...and when we get there, it will be good and we will be better because of it. Again, thanks. db
Great video . If I wanted to buy / make fake and great looking for fantasy ring ect.. where and what should I start looking ? Been to Micheals but to cheap looking . EX: if I wanted to buy one and wanted to pay 100 bucks for it as a fantasy item that looks fun and beautiful . Thank hope to hear from you soon . I am looking into making fun jewelry for my self to start with .
How can I be sure that I am buying a natural emerald with accepted treatment? it seems like it’s much less expensive to purchase gemstone jewelry online and I see many sellers claim their stones are natural AAA quality, and will also give a certificate of authenticity. Is that enough to trust them?
If something seems too good to be true it most probably is. This is not to say that bargains don't exist, but, just a cautionary note, there are many unscrupulous sellers on the internet currently, many of them will lie to make a sale, these people are not selling their products at a loss. If what they are selling was valuable? They most likely wouldn't be selling their stock cheaply.
I live in Washington state and came across something called "Mt. St. Helens emerald." Are those real emeralds? Do they have any value at all? Thanks for the informative videos.
Those are not Emerald. Probably they were said to be glass made from the ashes of Mt Saint Helens, but over time I understand they have abandoned trying to continue using these ashes. It is more a tourist piece of jewelry from what I can see. Good question. Thanks for watching!
Salam, I want to work in the field of Gems & Stones. I may have swat emarald, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline and some others in our country. Can you help me? Thanks
