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by serenitydiamonds April 19th, 2011, 9:09 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Emerald sellers Replies: 16 Views: 422 |
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Re: A Green Diamond with uncertain color origin
Something that's really important to note is that diamonds are treated in rough form. 'Following the rough' through the cutting process does not guarantee it was treated before that. There are several documented cases of GIA getting treated rough of colors with discernible treatment. Fully saturated... |
by serenitydiamonds February 11th, 2011, 8:47 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: A Green Diamond with uncertain color origin Replies: 32 Views: 1316 |
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Re: Emerald Pricing
You need to submit it for grading or have it inspected by someone who specializes in emeralds for an accurate price. --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds January 31st, 2011, 4:14 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Emerald Pricing Replies: 7 Views: 280 |
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Re: Another emerald question
Something you could do, if interested, is to train yourself to identify good emeralds and their treatment. Emeralds cannot hide their treatment so it's pretty easy to find out an emerald's quality by looking closely with a loupe, even if it's mounted in a ring. Ron Ringsrud has a great book that tea... |
by serenitydiamonds January 20th, 2011, 1:09 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Another emerald question Replies: 32 Views: 645 |
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Re: Another emerald question
I'd say 2K is a good rough number for something in that range. The challenge is going to be finding something that small that is only oiled. Most emeralds nowadays are treated with more durable materials and some retailers will just state it's oiled as a generalization for treatment. Chrono's right,... |
by serenitydiamonds January 20th, 2011, 8:57 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Another emerald question Replies: 32 Views: 645 |
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Re: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald?
Typically for vendors that import stones directly from source for wholesale clients with professional buyers they will only 'paper' a stone to justify a significantly higher price. Emerald prices are based on the assumption of moderate treatment typically, so it's a little rarer to have 'paper' atta... |
by serenitydiamonds January 12th, 2011, 9:06 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald? Replies: 49 Views: 1433 |
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Re: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald?
A 'flawless' emerald just has a lower amount of internal fractures that are visible to the naked eye. Under magnification, emeralds have textures and inclusions, and those are the source of their velvety glow, somewhat similar to Kashmir Sapphires. This texture makes high quality emeralds 'lifeless... |
by serenitydiamonds January 11th, 2011, 3:20 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald? Replies: 49 Views: 1433 |
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Re: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald?
A 'flawless' emerald just has a lower amount of internal fractures that are visible to the naked eye. Under magnification, emeralds have textures and inclusions, and those are the source of their velvety glow, somewhat similar to Kashmir Sapphires. This texture makes high quality emeralds 'lifeless... |
by serenitydiamonds January 11th, 2011, 2:21 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald? Replies: 49 Views: 1433 |
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Re: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald?
A 'flawless' emerald just has a lower amount of internal fractures that are visible to the naked eye. Under magnification, emeralds have textures and inclusions, and those are the source of their velvety glow, somewhat similar to Kashmir Sapphires. This texture makes high quality emeralds 'lifeless'... |
by serenitydiamonds January 11th, 2011, 1:34 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald? Replies: 49 Views: 1433 |
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Re: Oiled Colombia Emerald,questions to ask
Thks for the advises. I am currently looking at a unoiled Zambian Emerald. It is free of enhancement. Why is it priced lower than Colombian? thks Typically there is a stronger demand for Colombian material, so that's the first reason prices are higher. Second, Colombian material is typically a much... |
by serenitydiamonds January 10th, 2011, 7:09 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Oiled Colombia Emerald,questions to ask Replies: 7 Views: 446 |
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Re: Oiled Colombia Emerald,questions to ask
Thks Steve and Tourmaline Lover. I read the post, I am not looking at a high grade one. this is suppose to be a 3 stone birthstone ring. And it will be a cabochon set in bezel. I saw this 1.5 carats pear cab going at $150, she told me that its oiled. I will pepper her with questions tomorrow. I jus... |
by serenitydiamonds January 8th, 2011, 1:43 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Oiled Colombia Emerald,questions to ask Replies: 7 Views: 446 |
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Re: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald?
It depends on the size, and price varies substantially with the quality of the gem. At 1 carat, $4,000 could get you a Colombian Emerald with moderate treatment, maybe even minor on a good day, and a close to ideal color. It would be a very beautiful stone with the treatment barely visible under a l... |
by serenitydiamonds January 8th, 2011, 12:02 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: will $4k buy me a nice Colombian Emerald? Replies: 49 Views: 1433 |
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Re: It Finally Happened
it was just under 3 carats, and that perfect pastel, pinky orange (or maybe orangey pink?). What did it cost? If it was under about $3,000 per carat, then you shouldn't be too surprised, since that's where top end, bonafide pad's, as you're describing, start, (and go up from there). People seem to ... |
by serenitydiamonds December 31st, 2010, 7:30 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: It Finally Happened Replies: 42 Views: 1630 |
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Re: Burmese Ruby
The ban applies to all importations of the gem, regardless of the status of the importer. --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds December 20th, 2010, 11:39 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Burmese Ruby Replies: 19 Views: 1974 |
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Re: need help about columbina emerald.
+1 It's impossible to give a remotely accurate estimate without a personal inspection. --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds December 20th, 2010, 8:47 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: need help about columbina emerald. Replies: 4 Views: 226 |
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Re: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva
It's important to state that high quality emeralds do not photograph accurately. In fact, if a stone photographs well it's probably a little too glassy or not completely saturated. You have to see them in person to appreciate them. Not sure if it has the 'drop of oil either'. I'd love to see the sto... |
by serenitydiamonds December 9th, 2010, 7:11 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva Replies: 23 Views: 503 |
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Re: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva
Thanks Joshua - makes a bit more sense now but it's still an eye-popping price! By the way, in the article it says that the reports state "no evidence of clarity enhancement". Does this include oiling then when stated like this? It's a bit "woolly" and I think I'd prefer somethi... |
by serenitydiamonds December 8th, 2010, 5:16 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva Replies: 23 Views: 503 |
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Re: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva
Maybe.... Video probably wouldn't look much better. *sigh* --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds December 8th, 2010, 3:17 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva Replies: 23 Views: 503 |
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Re: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva
In the very high end market, internationally, some clients lean toward Gubelin. That report in itself is almost 1,000 USD. They are very highly respected for large value stones. Just in case someone doubted them, they provided two other reports. lol. --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds December 8th, 2010, 3:08 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva Replies: 23 Views: 503 |
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Re: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva
Totally natural. No oil, no traces of oils, polymers, resins or anything else. Very, very rare. --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds December 8th, 2010, 2:57 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva Replies: 23 Views: 503 |
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Re: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva
Lol, you guys are cute. Definitely not a stupid question. The main reason is it's documented (by three labs no less) as untreated. It's extremely rare to find an emerald of a perfect color (hard to see in the photos) and excellent clarity (for an emerald) that is untreated. --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds December 8th, 2010, 2:54 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva Replies: 23 Views: 503 |
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Record Emerald Sale in Geneva
Muzo International sold a 9.27 ct emerald for a record breaking $90,000/ct in Geneva. Details are here: http://www.muzoemerald.com/site/news.php Naturally the photo in that article is optimistic, as emeralds never photograph well. Here's a more realistic view at Christies: http://www.christies.com/L... |
by serenitydiamonds December 8th, 2010, 9:15 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Record Emerald Sale in Geneva Replies: 23 Views: 503 |
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by serenitydiamonds December 8th, 2010, 9:01 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: 5 ct Asscher Cut Emerald Bracelet Replies: 28 Views: 473 |
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Re: How to set an oval emerald?
The last two settings that you've shown are the best approach to setting an emerald. This is because the petals of the flower are extending above the edges of the stone and would help to reduce impacts to the top of the stone. Beautiful stone, it doesn't look like it has any internal fractures and ... |
by serenitydiamonds November 24th, 2010, 1:05 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: How to set an oval emerald? Replies: 33 Views: 960 |
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Re: How to set an oval emerald?
Sure, a crystal emerald is a lighter tone and saturation emerald that is bright and very clean internally. --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds November 24th, 2010, 12:32 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: How to set an oval emerald? Replies: 33 Views: 960 |
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Re: How to set an oval emerald?
Congrats on a very beautiful crystal emerald! I would also tend to point you in the direction of a prong setting. While a bezel will prevent edges from chipping it doesn't protect emeralds where they are most vulnerable, an impact to the table. It's important you find a setter who has set a lot of e... |
by serenitydiamonds November 24th, 2010, 8:12 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: How to set an oval emerald? Replies: 33 Views: 960 |
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Re: Afghanistan Emerald from Panjshir Mines
For an accurate price, the emeralds must be inspected by an appraiser specializing in emeralds in person. I've had mixed results on general gemstone appraisers with emeralds. It's also impossible to grade an emerald using a digital photograph. I cannot stress enough that photographs of emeralds are ... |
by serenitydiamonds November 23rd, 2010, 9:52 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Afghanistan Emerald from Panjshir Mines Replies: 9 Views: 2407 |
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Re: Do Emeralds change color under "blacklights"?
I guess we'll just agree to disagree. I called GIA and spoke to the lab, and she read the same paragraph from the book to me that she probably read to you. It's rare, can fluoresce red or orange, and found typically only in fine stones. In my experience of thousands of emerald parcels of super fine ... |
by serenitydiamonds November 1st, 2010, 12:41 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Do Emeralds change color under "blacklights"? Replies: 47 Views: 1092 |
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Re: Do Emeralds change color under "blacklights"?
That's correct. --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds November 1st, 2010, 9:48 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Do Emeralds change color under "blacklights"? Replies: 47 Views: 1092 |
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Re: Do Emeralds change color under "blacklights"?
That's not a really good source. The Chelsea filter separates visible light, not SW UV. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_filter --Joshua |
by serenitydiamonds October 31st, 2010, 7:16 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Do Emeralds change color under "blacklights"? Replies: 47 Views: 1092 |