Good/reputable place online to buy EMERALDS?

[atp223]

Hi! Since the folks at pricescope are SO helpful, and there is actually a colored stone forum, I thought maybe someone could help me!

My birthday is in May, so emeralds are my birthstone. I really want to own an emerald cut emerald. I honestly don't care if it is natural or lab created (unless I should for some reason!), but I want to make sure I don't pay a "natural emerald" price for a lab-created stone. Does anyone know of a reputable site that will sell me what I am paying for?

For instance, is Chatham a good place for synthetic stones? I would love a stone (not setting though) that looks like this: http://www.chatham.com/Gallery4.php?productCode=CR6646W&catId=7&catCode=EM

Also, is there a reason why lab-created emeralds should be avoided?

Thank you!!!!

 

[T L]

We're not really supposed to discuss the purchasing of lab created stones.

Joshua Griswold of Serenity Diamonds is an emerald expert and very reputable.

http://serenity-diamonds.com/

 

[Seattle_Sapphire]

I bought a pair of emerald cut emeralds from Embassy Emeralds earlier this year and had great results.

http://www.embassyemeralds.com/

 

[atp223]

sorry re: lab-created - didn't know it wasn't supposed to be discussed!

and thanks for the suggestions!!