However, it's likely these stones are more translucent than transparent, like these emeralds from James Allen below:Įmeralds are subjected to a lot of treatments that can enhance color and clarity. Many one carat natural emeralds can be found as low as $400 per carat. The price range of a 1 carat emerald can vary based on its quality. This is why clarity isn't a huge factor regarding price of an emerald engagement ring. Then it's carat weight and clarity.Įmerald clarity has actually been an aesthetic of the the gemstone, referred to as the 'jardin' The inclusions found in emeralds almost look like vines throughout the transparent stone, living up to its name which is French for 'garden'.

Transparency and color are the biggest factors in emerald price. Emeralds free of natural inclusions are rare and cost much more. Unlike sapphires, natural emeralds aren't considered low quality for highly noticeable inclusions. There's a lot that goes into analyzing the quality of a natural emerald which contributes to how much it costs per carat.

The standards of a fine quality emerald are a lot different. A deep green sapphire ring is beautiful, but not the most desired. Unlike emeralds, light green and bright color green sapphire engagement rings are the most valuable. The green variety of the corundum mineral family can come in a variety of green hues too. Gemstone treatments are virtually undetectable by most jewelry associates and consumers alike. High quality untreated emeralds are extremely rare. You should never buy an untreated emerald without a gemstone certificate from a legitimate gemstone laboratory stating the green stone is untreated. Other treatments may bring down the price and value much further. Though some emerald treatments are normal and acceptable, they bring down both value and price some. The price and value of lab created emeralds are much different, but we'll talk about that later.Įmeralds are one of the few gemstones that have a variety of gemstone treatments done to improve their color and clarity. They have all the same qualities and properties as natural emeralds.

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