subject: Zambian Vs. Columbian Emeralds [print this page] About emeralds! About emeralds!
Yes these fascinating gems have great power to appeal; no one can stop themselves to get attracted to this fascinating and most beautiful gem!
Emerald Gemstones enchant everyone with their elegance and charm. This slightly bluish green color of this gem can vary from yellow-green to blue-green. It usually comes in vibrant light green color.
This natural gemstone is identified as the Healer's Stone" as it brings spiritual, emotional and physical stability to its inherent. The ruling planet of this captivating stone is mercury.
Realistic fact about emeralds is that, they are supposed to be more expensive and luxurious than diamonds. As this stone has been sorted by eye, if this green stone has no noticeable inclusions to the eye (assuming normal visual acuity) it is considered immaculate, that is perfectly flawless.
It has been mined by India, Egypt and Austria. For treating this loose gemstone, cedar oil having a similar refractive index can only be accepted.
Know more about Emeralds forms: Zambian and Columbian
Zambian:
Intense green emeralds come from Zimbabwe's legendary Sandawana Mine, and they very often have a subtle yellowish-green shade.
This type of emeralds is less porous and less brittle compare to other types of emeralds.
According to research Zambian emeralds are found less expensive in the high-end ranges.
Columbian:
Colombian emeralds are rated as top quality emeralds.
Colombian emeralds display a range of leafy bluish green emeralds.
Which one to buy!
Its all your decision but prior to picking the right one just check for few comparisons between Zambian and Columbian emeralds:-
Colombian emeralds are comparatively more expensive per carat than Zambian: - reason is its beauty and its extremely rare color.
In Colombia, as the chromium content increases producing a deeper green hue the number of inclusions tends to increase compared to Zambian emeralds.
Currently studies suggest that Zambia ranks as the worlds greatest and most important source of emerald after Colombia.
It has been seen that Zambian substantial is bluer than the Colombian.
Check out the healing properties of this precious gem!
It cures eye irritations and has been proven beneficial for good eyesight. It is also described as a symbol of immortality.
The gemstones healing capability against sickness has been exposed long time back.
