How much for this 2.12 ct. Emerald?

[bazargan]

Hei guys,
Someone is offering this untreated Zambian emerald to me. Based on pics and specs how much would you pay for this? Thanks for your help!

 

[minousbijoux]

Have you seen it in hand? I ask because the photos look suspiciously like they are supersaturated, as if they have been photo shopped to make the stone look better than is is? Don't know, just my speculation...

 

[kenny]

Which lab graded it?
Some are not reputable.

 

[MollyMalone]

Well, it's listed on eBay for $154, and the seller is open to offers of less than that.

I'm not familiar with the Gemological Laboratory of India & how their reports are structured -- and their web site tells you nothing meaningful. But I sure would not assume that the stone is untreated just because there is None in the Comments section on the little GLI report card.

 

[CirrusClouds]

Untreated Emerald for $75 a ct.? Doesn't sound good.

 

[GregS]

Itll be worth less than you spend most likely. Walk away.

 

[eastjavaman]

Untreated emerald Very unlikely, low price, Very suspect.
Don't Walk Away as suggested, more like Run Away

 

[SparkliesLuver]

By no means am I an emerald expert, but I just received info on a .93 Colombian emerald and it's nearly 30 times that price.

What are you after? A real, untreated emerald? If so, then walk away. But if you just want a green stone that you find pretty and you'd be okay with whatever else you'd find after purchasing, then go for it. But personally, I'd rather save my money.

 

[LoversKites]

No chance that a natural and untreated 2ct emerald of that colouration and clarity would be sold for $154.

 

[chrono]

No chance that a natural and untreated 2ct emerald of that colouration and clarity would be sold for $154.

I agree. The possibilities:
1. Picture has been enhanced
2. Treatment stated is incorrect (forged lab report is a possibility)
3. Switched stone (stone does not match report)

Actually, the report says nothing about treatment. Where it says none, the header says "comments".

 

[LD]

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[bazargan]

Yea you all are right. I just run away from this offer
Thank you all for the the advice! Appreciate it

 

[LoversKites]

Yea you all are right. I just run away from this offer
Thank you all for the the advice! Appreciate it

Good to hear.

 

[bazargan]

Yep. Wondering if your profile pic is sphalerite?

 

[LoversKites]

Yep. Wondering if your profile pic is sphalerite?

Yup. I love sphalerite.