The Things You Should Know About Rough Emerald

By Matthew Ward


Emerald is a beautiful, green to bluish-green beryl gemstone, although it may come in yellowish nuances as well. These lovely stones are primarily appreciated for their amazing color, which is derived from chromium or vanadium impurities. These impurities make it quite fragile, compared to diamonds, but also just irresistible. It can be bought as rough emerald, and one jeweler can transform it into something extraordinary.

Emeralds are mostly found in Colombia, Brazil and Zambia, although the most beautiful and appreciated ones traditionally come from Colombia. It is mostly considered that they are of the highest quality, although, there are some new location in Zambia and Brazil that are the source of really interesting color variations you might find interesting. Yellowish stones are also really nice.

Bluish or pure green emeralds mostly come from Colombia. Those with vivid saturation and perfect color are the most valuable ones, although this still depends on your taste, at least if you are buying gemstones for your own pleasure. Besides having the perfect color, these lovely stones should also be perfectly cut, because perfect cutting will bring out all their beauty.

Rough stones look quite different that you would expect from emeralds. On the other hand, their price is also quite different, and really affordable. The reason for it is that only a good cutter can make really nice gems by cutting those rough gemstones, bringing the best out of it. After that, smaller pieces can be used for making smaller gems, perfect for designing interesting jewelry pieces.

These sort of leftovers are sometimes used as they are, because this style is quite popular lately. Of course, only a good cutting can produce shiny, glittering stones you would expect. The fact is that emeralds look equally lovely when combined with white or yellow gold, and with silver as well. You just cannot resist them.

It's said that they can bring you prospect and peace of mind, better concentration and calmness. They bring balance into your life, in all areas of living, including family and business. They might even slightly change their color, if you feel sad or angry, at least, it is something many people believe in. It is believed that people wearing emeralds are more confident and more successful in life.

If you aren't so experienced in buying rough gemstones, make sure to learn more about them before deciding to buy some, or at least ask for advice first. Buying rough gemstones may also be a very good investment, if you know what to buy and what to look for when choosing your stones. That's why you should know more about it all.

So, if you are interested in this business, take some time to learn more about these amazing gemstones. Another thing you should do is to learn more about this gemstone market and its fluctuations. It is also advisable to find an expert to help you in the beginning. Maybe it will become your new job, or you are primarily interested in it as a hobby. In any case, you will enjoy being surrounded with these lovely, shiny stones.




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