Emerald (Beryl)

Beryl

  • Hardness

    7.5 - 8.0 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Colombia, Brazil, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), South Africa, Ural mountains (Russia), Zambia, India, Tanzania, Pakistan, Australia, U.S. (Connecticut, Maine, North Carolina), Austria and Norway.

  • Appearance

    Emerald refers to the green variety of beryl. There are however, gem quality green beryls which are not emeralds. All emeralds contain inclusions, which are evidence as to the genuineness of the stone. The name is derived from the Greek word Smaragdos, meaning "green stone". Emerald is the birthstone of the month of May.

  • Enhancements

    Emerald is usually treated with colorless oil, wax, or natural and synthetic resins into voids to improve appearance. Surface cavities of emerald is commonly filled with a hardened colorless substance. Emerald is also occasionally dyed with dye or colored oil.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

  • Gemstone Family

    Emerald is a member of the Beryl gemstone family.

Emerald
Emerald

EMR193
EMR193
0.20 ct., 'AAA' Grade
4.0mm Round Brilliant Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Green
Loupe Clean
[E] Routinely enhanced.
One of a kind.
Emerald Beryl

EMR194
EMR194
0.24 ct., 'AAA' Grade
4.0mm Round Brilliant Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Green
Very Very Slightly Included
[E] Routinely enhanced.
One of a kind.
Emerald Beryl

EMR162
EMR162
0.73 ct. total, 'AA' Grade
4.0mm Square (Step) Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Slightly Bluish Green
Slightly Included
[O] Infused with oil and/or resin.
Only one pair available.
Emerald Beryl

EMR169
EMR169
0.10 ct. total, 'A' Grade
2.0mm Square (Step) Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Green
Slightly Included
[E] Routinely enhanced.
Only one pair available.
Emerald Beryl

EMR196
EMR196
0.01 ct., 'AA' Grade
1.3x1.3mm Square (Step) Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Green
Moderately Included
[O] Infused with oil and/or resin.
Quantity Available: 4
Emerald Beryl

EMR133
EMR133
0.97 ct. total
5.1mm Trillion Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Green
Moderately Included
[E] Routinely enhanced.
Only one pair available.
Emerald Beryl

EMR186
EMR186
2.85 ct.
9.7x7.5mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium
Strong Green
Heavily Included
[E] Routinely enhanced.
One of a kind.
Emerald Beryl

EMR187
EMR187
2.96 ct.
9.6x7.3mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium
Strong Green
Heavily Included
[E] Routinely enhanced.
One of a kind.
Emerald Beryl

Calibrated Emerald
Calibrated Emerald

Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.

  • AAA Very slightly included, medium dark to dark in color, brilliant, good cut, good polish.
  • AA Medium dark, slightly included, good cut, good polish.
  • A Medium color, slightly included, good cut, good polish.
  • B Light color, included (cloudy), good cut, good polish.

Emerald Quality AAA AA A B
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
0.9mm
0.0035 ct.
    
1mm
0.01 ct.
   
1.25mm
0.01 ct.
 
1.5mm
0.02 ct.
 
1.75mm
0.02 ct.
 
2mm
0.03 ct.
2.25mm
0.05 ct.
 
2.5mm
0.06 ct.
2.75mm
0.08 ct.
 
3mm
0.10 ct.
3.25mm
0.13 ct.
 
3.5mm
0.17 ct.
 
3.75mm
0.18 ct.
 
4mm
0.23 ct.
4.5mm
0.35 ct.
 
4.75mm
0.42 ct.
    
5mm
0.42 ct.
5.5mm
0.65 ct.
    
6mm
0.75 ct.
   
 
  AAA AA A B
4x3mm
0.17 ct.
 
5x3mm
0.25 ct.
 
5x4mm
0.35 ct.
   
6x4mm
0.48 ct.
 
7x5mm
0.78 ct.
 
8x6mm
1.20 ct.
   
 
  AAA AA A B
4x3mm
0.17 ct.
   
5x3mm
0.21 ct.
 
6x4mm
0.40 ct.
 
7x5mm
0.65 ct.
 
 
  AAA AA A B
3x1.5mm
0.04 ct.
 
3.5x1.5mm
0.05 ct.
 
3.5x2mm
0.06 ct.
   
4x2mm
0.08 ct.
 
4.25x2.25mm
0.10 ct.
    
4.5x2.5mm
0.13 ct.
 
5x2.5mm
0.15 ct.
 
5x3mm
0.18 ct.
   
6x3mm
0.23 ct.
 
7x3.5mm
0.35 ct.
 
8x4mm
0.50 ct.
 
 
  AAA AA A B
4x3mm
0.20 ct.
 
5x3mm
0.30 ct.
 
6x4mm
0.56 ct.
 
7x5mm
1.00 ct.
 
8x6mm
1.50 ct.
 
 
  AAA AA A B
1.25mm
0.01 ct.
    
1.5mm
0.03 ct.
   
1.75mm
0.03 ct.
   
2mm
0.05 ct.
   
2.25mm
0.08 ct.
   
2.5mm
0.09 ct.
   
2.75mm
0.12 ct.
   
3mm
0.17 ct.
    
 
  AAA AA A B
3mm
0.11 ct.
   
3.5mm
0.15 ct.
   
4mm
0.22 ct.
   
4.5mm
0.30 ct.
   
5mm
0.40 ct.
    
 
  AAA AA A B
3x1.5mm
0.05 ct.
    
3x2mm
0.08 ct.
   
3.5x2mm
0.09 ct.
    
4x2mm
0.13 ct.
   
5x2mm
0.18 ct.
    
 
  AAA AA A B
1.5mm
0.02 ct.
   
1.75mm
0.03 ct.
   
2mm
0.05 ct.
   
2.25mm
0.07 ct.
   
2.5mm
0.09 ct.
   
2.75mm
0.11 ct.
   
3mm
0.15 ct.
   
3.25mm
0.19 ct.
   
3.5mm
0.23 ct.
   
4mm
0.33 ct.
   
4.5mm
0.47 ct.
    
 
  AAA AA A B
2mm
0.04 ct.
    
2.25mm
0.05 ct.
    
2.5mm
0.07 ct.
    
3mm
0.13 ct.
    
4mm
0.30 ct.
    
 
  AAA AA A B
5x3mm
0.25 ct.
    
6x4mm
0.50 ct.