Emerald Gemstone Price Guide

Zambian emerald is a close competitor of colombian emerald in terms of quality and prices.

Emerald gemstone price guide.

Symmetry is directly proportional to price. Emerald is the dark green to green blue variety of the mineral beryl. The exact definition of emerald varies and the level of intensity of the color for a gemstone to be defined as emerald is not strict however beryls that are light green are typically not considered emeralds. The igs gem price guide covers commonly traded colored gemstones as well as more unusual collectible gems.

Emerald s price is very high due to its rarity. Like the emerald has always commanded more price when fashioned as an emerald cut and sapphires are considered more desirable in the oval cuts. Like many stones the per carat price of fine quality emerald escalates rapidly with size. Value factors hinge largely on color with nuances of saturation and hue affecting price to a significant degree.

For example a recent price guide lists a fine quality 3 ct colombian stone as six times more valuable than three equivalent quality 1 ct stones. Being a popular variety loose zambian emerald stone price in india can draw 2 500 per carat 40 approx and reach up to 40 000 per carat 620 approx and above. The values listed below are based on a variety of sources including primary and secondary gemstone dealers jewelers miners and wholesale suppliers. Some gemstones are traditionally cut in particular shapes.