Description
A real nice pair of Colombian emerald we found a few years back.
Lusty jungle green color with a
nice saturation of color. These stones were mined and cut near
the Muzo mine in Colombia.
but the cut and brilliance made it stand out from the
pack.
GIA Type 3 Clarity Chart
VVS Very Very Slightly Included - minor inclusions
VS Very Slightly Included - Noticeable to Minor-Eye
Clean
SI1 Slightly Included - Noticeable to OBVIOUS
SI2 Slightly Included 2 - Obvious to Prominent
I1 Included 1 - Prominent - moderate effect on appearance or
durability
I2 Included 2 - Prominent - severe effect on appearance &
durability
I3 Included 3 - Prominent - severe effect on beauty,
transparency & durability
Type 3 Colored Gemstones by their nature have many natural
inclusions. (Heavily Included is the norm) This includes
gems such as
Emerald, Beryl, Rubellite, and
Some Types ofTourmaline.
This
gemstone (or gemstone that is part of this piece of
gemstone jewelry) has been
enhanced
by traditional oiling.
Natural
emeralds are riddled with fissures and cracks before
treatment. Some are also
slightly cloudy or opaque in
patches due to the natural process of emerald
formation.
For this reason, raw emeralds are treated with oil, wax or resin to
fill these fissures and give the emeralds a smooth, even
surface.Untreated
gemstones are rare and should
be
verified by a lab
independent of
the
seller. A good
rule of thumb is
to
always assume a
gemstone
has been
enhanced, unless
valid certification
from a reputable
laboratory is
available. No one that
sells jewelry
or gems should be
doing appraisals,
certifications, or
analysis. It
should
always be an independent
third party
with
no vested
interest in the
sale.
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