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THE EMERALDS "4Cs"

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Why are the 4C's - cut, carat, color & clarity - important to you?

The 4C's are used throughout the world as a standardized method of classifying the quality and value of gemstones.  Originally developed for classifying diamonds, this standardized approach has subsequently been implemented in assessing the rarity and value of emeralds. Let us explain how.

The value of any given emerald is based on a combination of attributes under each rating of CUT , CARAT , COLOR and CLARITY (please click the links for detailed information on each).  Please see the chart below for the various possible attributes associated with each rating. Naturally, the higher the attributes of an emerald, the higher it's assessment of rarity and value. Colombian emeralds are known worldwide to be industry leaders with the highest standards of quality. Some of the rarest and most expensive emeralds in the world come from such Colombian mines as Muzo and Chivor.

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RULE OF THUMB:
In general, when judging an emerald's value, color is of paramount importance: the more vivid (deeper?) the green the more valuable the stone. Of course, there are attractive lighter green emeralds that are lively and vivid when set in jewelry, as well as darker green emeralds that make up for there lack of brightness in the richness of the color.  Generally speaking, however, very light or dark emeralds are less valuable.  And, as far as clarity is concerned, unlike diamonds a finely colored emerald is not significantly devalued by inclusions

INCLUSIONS:
Most natural Emeralds have inclusions, often called "jardines", or gardens, which are regarded as the emerald's natural birthmark. The fewer the fissures the more expensive the emerald. Cut, natural emeralds of the highest quality weighing more than two carats are extremely rare and costly.  A large, deep green emerald with minor blue or yellow secondary coloration that is relatively free of inclusions may cost up to tens of thousands of dollars per carat.

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Summary Chart of Emerald 4C´s
Industry standard table of attributes used in assessing the quality of an emerald:

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