The only value that is evaluated the same way between emeralds and diamonds is their carat weight. Carat weight functions as a rarity gauge for all the other factors, and is used to determine the price based on quality. Rarity E206 | medium| right | “Emerald ID: E206 Weight: 2.60 Carats Origin: Zambia” Emerald is notorious for growing very large. The largest emerald crystal extant weighs 16,020 carats and is from the Muzo Mine in Colombia. (The "Bahia Emerald," discovered in 2001, may take that title). Many museums around the world display fine and large emeralds, both rough and faceted gems, as well as some carvings and tumble-polished stones.

All items are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery in the UK or by either Fedex or Brinks internationally. Deliveries will need to be signed for and photographic identification is required. The properties of Seiko (flux-melt) emeralds are reported as similar to those of other synthetics. 14k gold ring with three round-cut synthetic emeralds and 14 brilliant-cut diamonds. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Fortuna Auction. Emerald Enhancements Some diamonds may glow blue, yellow, or even another hue in UV light. Certain substances found inside the diamond are to blame for this. Emeralds can also fluoresce, frequently emitting a reddish or pinkish glow. Diamonds with fewer inclusions have higher value, and they are almost always more in demand than heavily included diamonds.It’s so important for diamonds to be as clear and close to perfection as possible that there is an actual grading system for the number of inclusions.Contrarily, diamonds have a substantially higher density, typically 3.5 g/cm3. This is due to the compact arrangement of carbon atoms in its crystal lattice structure.

Like many stones, the per-carat price of fine quality emerald escalates rapidly with size. For example, a recent price guide lists a fine quality 3-ct Colombian stone as six times more valuable than three equivalent quality 1-ct stones. The color needs to be lively – and the diamond needs to reflect light well. For diamonds, it’s always best to opt for the GIA-graded gemstones to avoid buying something without actual value. Emeralds are created by a process that could be compared to nature’s version of alchemy. They develop in hydrothermal veins, mineral- and hot-water-filled passageways in the Earth.

Difference in Cut

Of course, that is provided that the emerald in question is of high quality – very heavily included emeralds don’t stand a chance compared to diamonds.Emeralds with numerous or large inclusions are generally cheaper because they are more brittle and, therefore, more prone to breaking or shattering. When looking at how precious a stone is one should consider overall scarcity of a trait. Therefore an emerald with a higher than average sparkle would be more rare than a diamond which sat in the same overall percentile. Difference in Hardness Like engagement rings, diamonds and emeralds are fantastic presents for your significant other.However, it’s crucial to remember that there is the right time to wear diamonds and the right time to wear emeralds: The cool thing about emeralds is that minute amounts of other elements like chromium or vanadium cause the gem’s green color. These minor components combine with the other components of the emerald to give it its distinctive color.