» World’s Largest Emerald May Only Be Part Emerald

Worlds Largest Emerald

The emerald gemstone valued at 1.15 million dollars and roughly the shape of a water melon is up for sale but apprasistes believe that it may not be all emerald. It has been dyed green apparently to hide the white beryl in it. If this is true the GIA would term it “beryl with zones of emerald.”

The emerald is 57,500 carats and if it was pure it is believed that it would valued at over 20 million dollars because of its huge size.

Gemologist Gary Roskin was quoted as saying “any enhancement by dye certainly lessions its value when compared to one that is naturally colored by Mother Nature.” He is the publisher of the Roskin Gem News Report.

What does all of this mean? Well it reminds us that not every stone is real and that anytime you buy something you should have it appraised first. Or at the very least buy from a reputable source that doesn’t lie about the gem stone quality. Often we see and hear advertisements of gems stones, especially diamonds. If you do not mind a lesser quality stone, that is all well and good but at least you should know what you are buying and not get duped into buying some overpriced gem.

Which gives me an idea! Next blog post I will build an infographic that contains all the different types cuts and qualities! Hopefully it should be a little better than my last infographic blog post and contain more information and look cleaner!

Until next time!