Going emerald shopping, need advice

[Mayacamas]

Hello,

Going emerald shopping for an emerald for a pendant. Although I am becoming familiar with what is considered the "standard" for excellence in an emerald, what should I look for to make a beautiful solitare pendant?

When I have seen classical "high quality" Columbian stones they seen dark and somewhat without sparkle- as I am wondering if something a little lighter would be better..........

What does the class think of this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4937584245&fromMakeTrack=true

Thanks

Mayacamas

 

[valeria101]

Beryl doesn''t really get "sparkly" - included beryl even less so...be it light or dark.

Deep cut rounds are somewhat brilliant, although it is not common to ask this from an emerald.

Green and brilliant sounds like demantoid garnet to me rather than emerald

 

[Mayacamas]

How about this one?

http://www.twin-diamonds.com/gemstone/1385.htm

thanks

Mayacamas

 

[valeria101]

The second stone you posted seem to be the brother of these guys below...

 

[valeria101]

just trying to show that inclusions kill''it before color does

 

[Mayacamas]

Problem is I love the deep green/blue of emerald.

Yellow green is NOT my favorite color............

 

[valeria101]

Date: 11/1/2004 11:19:27 AM
Author: Mayacamas
Problem is I love the deep green/blue of emerald.

Yellow green is NOT my favorite color............

The second piece you posted and the two rounds don''t seem yellowish to me. Am I wrong ? Strongly bluish green emerald is not trully the most expensive - if you can find one.

Demantoid does get less yellowish than that too, and I am not sure if the picture is true to the color either. Worth trying if brilliance is key, IMO.

 

[Mayacamas]

The emeralds were pretty- the`garnet just wasnt my taste.

I, however, appreciate your reply!

 

[MJO]

Hello Mayacamas

If you want alot of info on emeralds check out this web page:

http://www.arthurgroomandco.com/Information/emerald.htm

Arthur Groom & Co. specializes in emeralds and has alot of good info on emeralds on his site