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Emerald stone is known as Margatham in Tamil and Panna in Hindi. It has a special reference in Vedic astrology, associated with the planet Budh or Mercury. This precious gemstone is believed to remove the ill effects of the Budh Graha. Emerald stone benefits the wearer by providing good communication skills, logical thinking, love, happiness, and growth.
Apart from various benefits, it is a beauty treasure, making it a loved and popular celebrity gemstone. Thus, one can say that this stone from the beryl mineral family has an unmatched charm. In our last blog, we have seen how the price of emerald depends upon the 4 C’s. Read here: Emerald Stone Price Guide I .Continuing the same in this blog, we will focus on how origin impacts the cost of these stones.
The origin of the Panna stone influences its price. These gems are found in various places, such as Colombia, Brazil, Zambia, Madagascar, Russia, Afghanistan, India, Ethiopia, and Canada. These gems originated from these places and have distinct characteristics that make them unique. Let's explore each of them and how prices vary depending on the place of origin.
Colombia is the largest producer of emeralds. 95% of these precious gems are produced from this area. It is considered the best origin of Panna Ratna, with three mines operating in this region: Muzo, Chivor, and Coscuez.
Muzo mines are the oldest ones located in Boyaca, Colombia. The emeralds sourced from this area feature a rich green color. Chromium is responsible for the intense green color of Muzo Colombian emeralds. Learn More: What is a Muzo Emerald?
Chivor mines display a bluish-green color owing to the geological conditions unique to this place of origin. Chromium and Vanadium are responsible for this color variation.
Cosceuz emeralds have no distinct hue or clarity. They appear green and may have secondary overtones like yellow or blue.
Colombian emerald stone is expensive for those sourced from Muzo mines, from INR 4,000 to INR 1 lakhs per carat. The price difference is because gems obtained from these sources are highly saturated and feature a more intense green color.
Three-phase inclusions are common in Colombian gems, which are removed by treatment.
Trapiche emerald is the rarest gemstone found in Colombia. Inclusions seem valuable here as they give an unusual radial pattern inside the stone.
Read Here: A Study About Inclusions in Emeralds
Gemstone deposits have become popular in recent years in this area. The most common mine operating here is from Kagem mines. Due to the distinct geological area, Zambian emeralds are said to be more durable than their Colombian counterparts, with hardness being 7.5 to 8.
When evaluated based on color and clarity, the two important factors from the 4C’s feature are bluish-green hue and more clarity. Colombian Panna stones are more expensive than Zambian emeralds. The price of Maragatham stone sourced from Zambia starts from INR 2,000 to INR 40,000 per carat and more.
Get More Knowledge here: Types of Emeralds - The Ultimate Guide
Popular mines that operate in the Brazil region are Ceará, Bahia, Goiás, and Minas Gerais.
Emerald value is determined by its quality, and the ones obtained from Brazil show this exceptionally well.
Some of these finest and most sought-after gems show high clarity and deep green color. The inner glow is the distinct property of Brazilian emeralds specific to the geological feature of this area.
The price of Brazilian Panna stone starts at INR 1,000 and reaches up to INR 30,000 per carat or more. The stones obtained lack saturation. These gems are quite affordable pieces when compared to other counterparts.
Outstanding quality emeralds mined from Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan. They are similar in color and clarity to their Colombian counterparts. Emerald stone worth sourced from Panjshir Valley is exceptionally high, especially for those in larger sizes. The price of an Afghan panna starts at INR 3,500 and may reach up to INR 40,000 per carat and more. Learn More: Panjshir Panna - The Best In Class
Gems obtained from this region are lighter green with yellow and golden tint. They show great brilliance and high transparency. Vivid green color and larger stones are highly valued and account for hefty prices.
Compared to Colombian mines, the production of these gems is quite less, contributing to only 2% worldwide. Depending upon the quality, the original Maragatham stone cost from Russia starts from INR 1500 and may reach upto INR 30,000 per carat and more.
The finest quality panna stone found in this region. The characteristic feature is a vivid green color with high clarity. Treatment is less likely to be done as they show good clarity. Major mines operating in Kenticha, Oromia region Dermi.
Also Read: A Glimmer of Nature's Green Treasure: Emerald Stone
The 4C’s define the price of the stone. Evaluating the cost of Ethiopian emeralds based on that it ranges from INR 5,000 to INR 50,000 per carat and more. The price is high for the ones that show a grass-green color with exceptional clarity. Luster is high compared to Colombian emeralds, which makes these gems the best.
Here are some easy ways you can perform at home and find out whether your gemstone is real or fake:
Hold it under the light. If it reflects a rainbow of colors, it is a fake Panna.
Compare the weight. Natural gemstones are higher in weight.
Use Chelsea filters.
Synthetic emeralds have a dull fluorescence, while real ones glow in red. Learn More Here: How To Tell If An Emerald Is Real
However, it is only sometimes suitable to test the gemstone at home and get the right results. The best way to find out the originality of the stone is certification. Ask for certified green emerald stone from the place you are buying it. A Gemstone Certificate is a document that verifies the originality of the stone. It tells you each detail about the 4c’s, treatment, and origin, ensuring you get a natural stone.
To conclude, gemstone origins play an important role in evaluating the price. Each origin has its geological characteristic, which decides its quality and value. Buying certified panna stones from reputable gem dealers like Navratan is highly recommended.
