Need help finding an affordable emerald pendant!

[lin_ny]

Hello friends

Ever since I gave my momma-in-law a small oval prong-set emerald antique pendant for mother's day I've had a yearning... I need one!! Her's is about a 5x3 mm oval if I had to guess. I could be totally off on size though, I'm not sure. I'd like that size or a bit larger.

I've done a bit of searching online but can't seem to find anything just right. I'm enlisting your help!! I've attached a picture of what the pendant kinda looks like, although the emerald we gave her was real! I love the bright, silky, saturated, included goodness of a nice Columbian emerald (though I don't wanna pay a premium).

I'm probably looking at buying a loose stone and having it set. I'm open to most shapes, too! I'd like to spend $100 or less. Hopefully you can help me out.

THANKS in advance!

 

[chrono]

Lin,
The reality is that even in a small 5x3 mm size, $100 is not going to get you a saturated emerald. You don't mind if it's lighter and clarity enhanced, no?

 

[lin_ny]

I really love all saturations of emerald. I love those softer greens too. Love them all, as long as they're silky!

And bring on the treatments! I just want this to be a cheapy project, really.

 

[GregS]

For the price, and being a May baby, I'm finding myself tempted by this one. But I'm currently taking a break from buying stones.
http://www.embassyemeralds.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=&products_id=352

 

[NKOTB]

Have you checked with Dana at Mastercutgems? He has a lot of small emeralds and is very reasonably priced.

 

[royalstarrynight]

Frekechild has one on sale for 40 including tax on loupe troupe that is slightly bigger than your size. Not perfect but way below budget