Opinions on emerald

[Ionysis]

Hi all. I have been a bit quiet these days given how crazy work has been and have been saving not splurging on jewellery as usual (although I do have a few little treasures to show off soon!)

But I got caught unawares yesterday in a shop and am highly tempted by something.

I’ve got a fair few emeralds, a few Colombian and a Zambian. But this is something very different to what I have.

It’s Russian, minor oil and the most unusual colour and cut for an emerald.

It’s almost a forest green, very clean (as emeralds go) although there is a an eye visible inclusion at the bottom end low in the stone. But it’s not evident or detracting.

In daylight this is just so gemmy. It doesn’t that that typical emerald “glow” at all - it’s more crystalline. And the colour isn’t usual emerald green. But something about it has really caught my attention.

It’s a little under 4ct.

What do you guys think? Will try and send better pics - these are video stills.

 

[Megan Hill]

It looks fantastic

 

[musicloveranthony]

It’s Russian, minor oil and the most unusual colour and cut for an emerald.

It’s almost a forest green, very clean (as emeralds go) although there is a an eye visible inclusion at the bottom end low in the stone. But it’s not evident or detracting.

In daylight this is just so gemmy. It doesn’t that that typical emerald “glow” at all - it’s more crystalline. And the colour isn’t usual emerald green. But something about it has really caught my attention.

That's a really beautiful stone. Does it have a cert? I've never seen an emerald of that color/tone. It's SO blue leaning that I must admit it has me dubious

 

[musicloveranthony]

I did find this from GIA that shows a very blue leaning Russian emerald

Russian Emerald | Gems & Gemology

Untreated Russian emeralds, rarely seen in the market, demonstrate a range of color and degree of fineness.

www.gia.edu

 

[Ionysis]

Yes it’s certified. And honestly it’s not cheap. Hence the prevarication. I just really like the colour so much. It IS very bluish and that’s what tempts me. I also said “are you SURE this is an emerald?!”

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

It’s a pretty special specimen of Emerald. I’d be seriously tempted.

 

[Ionysis]

Dammit! I hoped I would get talked out of it. You’re all enablers

 

[musicloveranthony]

Yes it’s certified. And honestly it’s not cheap. Hence the prevarication. I just really like the colour so much. It IS very bluish and that’s what tempts me. I also said “are you SURE this is an emerald?!”

OH my gosh wow... I am absolutely not going to be a good influence here because I have nothing but purchase encouragement to offer

 

[RRfromR]

Gorgeous

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

It is beautiful and crystalline, almost like a top demantoid and sapphire had a baby. Is there any way to see it in motion? I'd like very much to see it in motion.

 

[monarch64]

Dammit! I hoped I would get talked out of it. You’re all enablers

I would personally get tired of people asking what stone it was and then trying to convince me it wasn’t an emerald. Then there’s Putin and the war and politics. It’s also giving Taco Bell Teal from the 1990s.

I did my best. LOL

 

[Ionysis]

I would personally get tired of people asking what stone it was and then trying to convince me it wasn’t an emerald. Then there’s Putin and the war and politics. It’s also giving Taco Bell Teal from the 1990s.

I did my best. LOL

All good points. But I suspect the deciding factor will be what bonus I get off the back of my year end appraisal!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

All good points. But I suspect the deciding factor will be what bonus I get off the back of my year end appraisal!

Let the universe decide!

 

[dk168]

I thought it was a Tourmaline rather than an Emerald as it is so clean/clear!

DK

 

[LilAlex]

Great clarity, seemingly. It looks almost like it has some gray and is less saturated than most. I am getting more tourmaline than emerald vibes. It's a beautiful stone and a beautiful piece but it would not tempt me that strongly and at the price-point I am envisioning.

 

[Ionysis]

I will get some daylight shots and a video when I see it again on Thursday. It’s at its best outside in the sunshine - again not like my other emeralds which glow best at night.

I also thought it was tourmaline under artificial lighting. It’s c $20k.

 

[dk168]

I also thought it was tourmaline under artificial lighting. It’s c $20k.

It is too grey and not sufficiently vivid for my liking.

I presume the setting is platinum.

How about the quality and size of the trillion sides please?

DK

 

[Ionysis]

It is too grey and not sufficiently vivid for my liking.

I presume the setting is platinum.

How about the quality and size of the trillion sides please?

DK

.66ct G VS

In person I don’t see any grey.

 

[Ionysis]

I just think I could do a lot of projects with the money for one ring… but… I do like how unusual it is.

 

[dk168]

.66ct G VS

Each or total?

DK

 

[dk168]

I just think I could do a lot of projects with the money for one ring… but… I do like how unusual it is.

Concur with a lot of money being tied up with one ring, however, if it sings to you, then you would only kick yourself later if you let it slip through your fingers now.

"Unusual" in what way please?

DK

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I will get some daylight shots and a video when I see it again on Thursday. It’s at its best outside in the sunshine - again not like my other emeralds which glow best at night.

I also thought it was tourmaline under artificial lighting. It’s c $20k.

This changes things, and I will caution, if it looks tourmaline to your eye at any point- it is not something that such a premium should be paid for. Buy a fantastic tourmaline and save yourself 10-15k.

 

[Rfisher]

"Unusual" in what way please?

I also thought it was tourmaline

Purchasing for loving usual -ness color or origin is different than for loving standard/typical performance , all valid motivations tho!

Also- what would @landscape say?

 

[dk168]

This changes things, and I will caution, if it looks tourmaline to your eye at any point- it is not something that such a premium should be paid for. Buy a fantastic tourmaline and save yourself 10-15k.

Perhaps it is a mind-clean issue, in that a Tourmaline, no matter how gorgeous the colour, can never replace an Emerald?

I know it may not be a fair comparison as it is not strictly like for like, however, the whopper of a blue-green Tourmaline rough currently waiting to be cut by Jeff W into an emerald cut in 20 to 30ct region only cost me 11.5k USD!

Having purchased that rough, and knowing it will be a big and gorgeous emerald cut Tourmaline, I still had this itch/desire for a sizable earth-mined/natural Emerald, and jumped to the chance to put a deposit down to secure one of the bigger roughs when Jeff W offered them in his latest Gem Scoop!

DK

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Perhaps it is a mind-clean issue, in that a Tourmaline, no matter how gorgeous the colour, can never replace an Emerald?

I know it may not be a fair comparison as it is not strictly like for like, however, the whopper of a blue-green Tourmaline rough currently waiting to be cut by Jeff W into an emerald cut in 20 to 30ct region only cost me 11.5k USD!

Having purchased that rough, and knowing it will be a big and gorgeous emerald cut Tourmaline, I still had this itch/desire for a sizable earth-mined/natural Emerald, and jumped to the chance to put a deposit down to secure one of the bigger roughs when Jeff W offered them in his latest Gem Scoop!

DK

I totally understand that and it reinforces what I also believe, which is to never pay a premium for a stone that lacks the aspects that would denote the legitimacy of said premium unless fully cognizant of this mitigating circumstance.

 

[Ionysis]

I will have to photograph it and post. When you see it it’s definitely NOT tourmaline (I’ve got a lot of it), but it’s hard to believe it’s really emerald because of the clarity, cut and colour.

I’m probably leaning towards passing just because I could complete so many projects with that money.

But I will definitely take some more shots and a video for you all because it’s interesting.

 

[CMN]

I love it. Hand shots if you can get any would be interesting as well.

 

[Mreader]

Just writing in so I’ll be sure to get a notification when you post more.

 

[Ionysis]

So…. I DIDN’T buy this emerald in the end, after visiting with it a few more times. But not because it wasn’t awesome. Because I fell in love with something else emerald-y.

It also had the benefit of being 15% of the price of this baby.

And here is the final purchase to scratch my emerald itch (and match with my dragonfly brooch).



And here is the dragonfly which it just matches perfectly.

 

[Ionysis]

I now need a white gold baguette cut eternity band…..