Emerald (Beryl)
Date - Pricing as of April 2008

Color: Light green to dark green.

Note: Almost with out exception Emeralds, especially from south America (but other locations also) are treated with plastic, oil, color, and too many other things to cover. In my opinion most Emeralds are junk. With the exception of Zambian green Beryl and Emeralds I do not cut them or sell them.

Note2: Generally I increase the price for size over 1/2 carats clean, especially in a none rectangle shapes.

Note3: All green Beryl is generally included. VS and lower is about the best that there is in clarity with the rare exception of a cleaner stone, that is just how green Beryl, and Emeralds are.

Pale (almost colorless to 15% tone) - Pale to light saturation.
Comments - This material can be valuable if it has some color, although not Emerald.
Pricing - In general pricing this material is some what dependent on size, the larger the stone the better the color shows. I generally price this material $65/ct to $150/ct and a minimum of $150 for a small stone to cover the labor.

Light (15% tone to 30%) - Light saturation.
Comments - This material actually is valuable and I sell it faceted quite well although I would not call it an Emerald.
Pricing - I generally price this material $120/ct to $240/ct and a minimum of $150 for a small stone to cover the labor.

Light/Medium (30% tone to 45%) - Light/medium saturation.
Comments - This material is valuable and not easy to acquire in larger sizes and seldom clean.
Pricing - I generally price this material $90/ct to $360/ct and a minimum of $150 for a small stone to cover the labor.

Medium (45% tone to 65%) - Medium saturation.
Comments - This material is very rare clean enough to cut a decent stone. I cut this material in the smaller to large size ranges and typically use unique designs
Pricing - I generally price this material $240/ct to $2400/ct and a minimum of $150 for a small stone to cover the labor.

Special - As we all know as cutters some times a stone just comes out "special" for what ever reason. On these kinds of stones I basically price how ever I feel like. Because this stone comes under the "special" category I often do not care if I sell the stone or not. So I usually price it high enough that if I do sell it, I get a very good price. Enough to make me say "Oh well..." and sell it. So be aware that some times I just price a stone high because I do not care if I sell it. Ironically these stones usually sell the fastest...

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