icy_jade
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Ok I can only comment in general terms.
When it comes to value in CS color is No.1. and then color and color. This is especially true in the case of emeralds, which are naturally highly included stones.
Jardin is totally acceptable and considering how blown up these images are, both stones are actually quite clean with 1 being extremely clean, possibly indicating absence of treatment.
Brilliance is not something you want in an emerald although transparency yes. You do want this deep oily muted fire and the priced gota de aceite effect when you can.
Problem is emeralds are almost impossible to photograph-. Their color and fire just won´t show up like IRL. Then some may photoshop the photos so really you need a great return policy and time to be able to take/send the pieces to a recommended appraiser.
Both 1 and 2 could be good candidates for purchase depending on price of course and whether real life color actually matches the color on the photos. I loved the life and clarity of 1 but again cannot advice specifically and also you really have to seem them with your own eyes to know more.
Issues like doublets, synths, well based on the photos the emeralds are not but again this is why you will need an appraiser. A report helps, however, CS do not often get reports on them and even with one I would still use an appraiser.
In sapphires and rubies heating is accepted, however, I prefer them untreated just like my emeralds. In fact oiling in an emerald is more accepted and reduces value to a lesser degree than heating does in rubies and sapphires. It is ok but there is a huge difference in value when it comes to heating. This is something you should consider.
Thanks so much. This was really helpful.
If OP wants to read books on the subject then Ron Ringsrud´s book on emeralds is a must read:
http://www.emeraldpassion.com/index.htm
But no book will give someone the professional training and experience required to accurately assess the value of a stone, hence a report is a plus (can be done later though in CS not necessary) BUT must have a great return policy and make sale contingent on claims verified by report and/or appraisal done by a renown appraiser like the ones recommended here.
I guess that’s really it... hmm... maybe I should stick to going to my jeweler to buy the big ticket items like emeralds etc since it is so hard to make a good decision based on my very limited knowledge.