Emerald Myth Busters: Identifying Colombian Stones
Colombian emeralds can command premium prices. Jeffery Bergman separates emerald myth from fact when it comes to determining the origins of these…
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Is the 500-Pound Beleza Emerald Really Worth $280 million?
A couple claims the Beleza Emerald was lost in the Camp Fire of 2018 and was worth $280 million. The valuation doesn’t add up to us, and we explain why.…
Emerald Enhancements: A Consumer and Trade Guide
Almost all cut emeralds have had clarity enhancements. Learn how these emerald enhancements work, what substances are used, and how to detect…
Fake News in the Gem Trade: A Waterworn Emerald from Chivor?
A number of online sites have reported on a large emerald, supposedly recently extracted from the Chivor mine in Colombia. However, is this apparently…
Ruby-Glass Composites vs Leaded Glass Clarity Enhancements
Ruby-glass composites and leaded glass ruby clarity enhancements are difficult for gemologists to detect. Learn how to identify these gems and…
The World’s Largest Emeralds
Emerald crystals can grow very large. Learn about some of the world’s largest emeralds, whether rough, faceted, or carved.
The worlds largest cut cats-eye chrysoberyl
The Eye of the Lion.This Cats-Eye Chrysoberyl is the largest cut example in the world(as documented by the Smithsonian Institute)with a fascinating…
The Sacred Emerald Buddha
Carved in Thailand in 2006 from a 3,600-ct emerald, “The Sacred Emerald Buddha” has a message of peace. Read the inside story of this amazing…
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