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Zambian Emerald prices

mellowyellowgirl

mellowyellowgirl

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Hallo Everyone

I'm also jumping on what seems to be the emerald trend and am currently doing some research on prices. Columbians are definitely out as I am simply not willing to pay the prices they fetch. I figure I will make it work with a less expensive type!

I was wondering if someone could give me a very brief run down of what prices to expect for Zambian emeralds as I am pretty new to these. I am seeing prices for minor stones from about $1000-$1800 per carat. These look clean, are supposed to be minor oil and most do have a glow to them that is pleasing enough to the eye. Would you say this was expensive or in the ballpark of what is reasonable?

I was offered a panjshir emerald that had an amazing glow but found that it ran a little too yellow for my tastes.

Thank you in advance!
 
I will follow this discussion! I've found that the Zambian emeralds are just as beautiful as the Columbian (to my untrained eye). Are there preferred vendors for these as well?
 
FornasettiLover said:
I will follow this discussion! I've found that the Zambian emeralds are just as beautiful as the Columbian (to my untrained eye). Are there preferred vendors for these as well?
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Haha there doesn't seem to be that's why it's crickets here!

I think most people do prefer Columbian but I haz a budget unfortunately!
 
Sorry I don't have anything useful to contribute but am curious about alternatives to Columbia (Zambia vs Brazil vs Panjshir). I've been told that Panjshir has good glow but didn't know that they tend to run more yellow.
 
Timor said:
Sorry I don't have anything useful to contribute but am curious about alternatives to Columbia (Zambia vs Brazil vs Panjshir). I've been told that Panjshir has good glow but didn't know that they tend to run more yellow.
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Timor said:
Sorry I don't have anything useful to contribute but am curious about alternatives to Columbia (Zambia vs Brazil vs Panjshir). I've been told that Panjshir has good glow but didn't know that they tend to run more yellow.
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Could just be the one I was offered so don’t take my word for it. It did glow beautifully though!

I wish I knew what prices to expect. I think they are meant to be significantly lower than Colombians.
 
@mellowyellowgirl , I'm also looking but I'm an antiques buyer and most antiques and vintage items don't have origins for mid price items, so the price is driven by the quality of the stone and treatment. I'm not seeing a huge discount for origin. I wish vendors on IG would post prices.

Some examples below- not associated with the vendors).
www.liveauctioneers.com

Buy Gia Certified 3.77ct Natural Emerald Diamond Necklace 14kt | Jasper52 In Ny

Emerald Cut Cluster Halo Prime, Zambian Green Emerald Cut, Emerald Necklace 3.77ct. GIA Certified Report: 2211186965 Natural, F2 VS Clean Clarity. 9.65 {ellipsis} Buy Now for $4,080 or Make An Offer
www.liveauctioneers.com www.liveauctioneers.com

www.liveauctioneers.com

Buy Gia Certified 3.77ct Natural Emerald Diamond Necklace 14kt | Jasper52 In Ny

Emerald Cut Cluster Halo Prime, Zambian Green Emerald Cut, Emerald Necklace 3.77ct. GIA Certified Report: 2211186965 Natural, F2 VS Clean Clarity. 9.65 {ellipsis} Buy Now for $4,080 or Make An Offer
www.liveauctioneers.com www.liveauctioneers.com
 
@RRfromR thanks for the links. I will have a browse around on that auction site as well! It's very helpful!
 
Although all emerald mines may produce beautiful stone. I like zambian the best. They tend to have a slight touch of blue as modifier. Majority of zambian emerald is too bluish tho. The finest zambian is indistinguishable from the muzo, but at huge discount. I have even seen two zambian that have gota de aceite, but the dealers says the effect is caused by different type of inclusion.

One thing is certain tho, zambian material is much cleaner than emerald from other mine
 
Haha, @mellowyellowgirl I knew you were interested when you asked about the Zambian stones on the other thread. Infiniti has some - prices are pretty good! But no mention of how much oil. I have seen their stuff. Not bad! See pic attached and this page on their site.

You searched for Zambia - Infiniti Jewels

infinitijewels.com.sg infinitijewels.com.sg
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Crimson said:
@mellowyellowgirl how about this? Zambian 5 ctD4CC3182-F9AA-4D90-9275-268D4CC9A78B.jpeg
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Oh wow, that is really pretty and it looks super clean!

That said, those photos you posted in your other thread of the Alexander laut pear were stunning……..champagne tastes on a beer budget etc etc etc. I do see a difference between Colombian and Zambian. That pear glow!
 
@Crimson I went to that website you posted and my eye went straight to this

infinitijewels.com.sg

Paradise Found - Infiniti Jewels

Check out our extensive Paradise Found Diamond Rings collection online at Infiniti Jewels. We supply excellent products at reasonable costs. acquire right now!
infinitijewels.com.sg infinitijewels.com.sg

I did have a revelation though. This is what I expect a tsavorite to look like. I know, I know, it’s a very random expectation that actually makes no sense, but it does make me realise why I’m probably not going to be a tsav girl. My impulse is to want them to look emeraldish.
 
Sorry I realize the precious pic wasn’t so good. Here is another.6C719A02-2F7F-46D6-9EEC-50F2818B4DAE.jpeg
 
mellowyellowgirl said:
@Crimson I went to that website you posted and my eye went straight to this

infinitijewels.com.sg

Paradise Found - Infiniti Jewels

Check out our extensive Paradise Found Diamond Rings collection online at Infiniti Jewels. We supply excellent products at reasonable costs. acquire right now!
infinitijewels.com.sg infinitijewels.com.sg

I did have a revelation though. This is what I expect a tsavorite to look like. I know, I know, it’s a very random expectation that actually makes no sense, but it does make me realise why I’m probably not going to be a tsav girl. My impulse is to want them to look emeraldish.
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Oh wow, an important revelation. Having said that I saw a glorious Tsav today at Vihari - forgot to take a pic. But the best Tsav, like that one, are deep and quite dark. Not like emeralds.
 
mellowyellowgirl said:
Oh wow, that is really pretty and it looks super clean!

That said, those photos you posted in your other thread of the Alexander laut pear were stunning……..champagne tastes on a beer budget etc etc etc. I do see a difference between Colombian and Zambian. That pear glow!
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Ahem re; Wriston’s ring, I could tell you the price in private or you could ask him directly.
Big and beautiful for a pleasant price.
(Edit: he just messaged to say it is 3.7 ct, not 5. But it doesn’t look small).
Alexander’s costs over 15 times the price of this one.
 
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Crimson said:
Ahem re; Wriston’s ring, I could tell you the price in private or you could ask him directly.
Big and beautiful for a pleasant price.
(Edit: he just messaged to say it is 3.7 ct, not 5. But it doesn’t look small).
Alexander’s costs over 15 times the price of this one.
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I don't want to hassle him, especially if I'm not serious about it. But thank you!!!!

15 times! Now there's a reality check!!!
 
higanbanya said:
Omg this is so beautiful! Thanks for the pic, so tempted to get this now oh gosh
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Haha just message him, you might be pleasantly surprised with the price.
 
Crimson said:
Haha just message him, you might be pleasantly surprised with the price.
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Are these stones in his inventory? I love the cornflower sapphire and the square emerald! I guess I need to find a Wriston in the US. I guess it would be weird to spend this kind of money blindly.
 
@Crimson it tickles me that you prefer sunrise padparadscha! So do I!!! Haha I actually carry around the picture of that flower and in my head that's the standard! I don't care what the industry says lol.

She sure is a beauty!!!!!
 
FornasettiLover said:
Are these stones in his inventory? I love the cornflower sapphire and the square emerald! I guess I need to find a Wriston in the US. I guess it would be weird to spend this kind of money blindly.
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I have bought only one item from him. Yesterday was my second visit to the store. As a one-person business, it is hard for him to hold much stock. I usually take longer to consider my purchases so this model doesn’t really work for me. I buy from bigger stores or sources so I have more choices and they can hold pieces for me. Wriston is affable and nice. I can see why he has his fans. I think @mellowyellowgirl knows him much better than I do.
 
mellowyellowgirl said:
@Crimson it tickles me that you prefer sunrise padparadscha! So do I!!! Haha I actually carry around the picture of that flower and in my head that's the standard! I don't care what the industry says lol.

She sure is a beauty!!!!!
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It is lovely under a loupe, it has the most delightful inclusions.
went with a friend. We both wish it were a little more peachy.
So we didn’t buy it although the price (S$22000) was good.
 
@mellowyellowgirl Off topic, sorry, but I wonder if you know what is happening at Star Lanka? Suddenly, all their Burma rubies, padparadscha and cuprian tourmalines have disappeared. Actually I went to their site to see what Zambian emeralds they had, but they only had ones with moderate oil.
Maybe a big price revision is coming! Ulp.
 
@Crimson **insert mind blown icon**

You are right!!!! It has all vanished!!!!

I don't have any actual information from the company but my speculation is that perhaps they have taken some stock off because it is at a gem show? In the past I know that they transport gems to gem shows (as I asked for videos of certain gems that were on the move). Perhaps they've taken them off the website so that people can't browse and ask for videos if they don't have them on hand? Pure speculation here.

Haha I've memorized their Zambian selection by heart. Nothing notable and nothing glowy unfortunately. I do love their setting service so it would have been amazing if they had glowy emerald stock too.
 
mellowyellowgirl said:
@Crimson **insert mind blown icon**

You are right!!!! It has all vanished!!!!

I don't have any actual information from the company but my speculation is that perhaps they have taken some stock off because it is at a gem show? In the past I know that they transport gems to gem shows (as I asked for videos of certain gems that were on the move). Perhaps they've taken them off the website so that people can't browse and ask for videos if they don't have them on hand? Pure speculation here.

Haha I've memorized their Zambian selection by heart. Nothing notable and nothing glowy unfortunately. I do love their setting service so it would have been amazing if they had glowy emerald stock too.
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Phew, I think you are right:mrgreen2: . It’s the Hong Kong show. This may be informative :read: the gems that have vanished are the ones which are supposedly hot . ;)2;)2
 
This is pretty. But moderate. One wonders how bad is moderate.

www.starlanka.com

Green Colombian Emerald 6.83ct - 12x10mm #EM0085

Natural Loose Green Colombian Emerald weighing 6.83ct & measuring 11.96 x 9.84 x 8.14 mm from Columbia. The Colombian Emerald is cut in an ideal shape which compliments the gemstone very well. Certificate also available. Colombian Emerald gemstones are beautiful for all occasions and can be...
www.starlanka.com
 
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