Emerald Value. Like many stones, the per carat price of fine quality emerald escalates rapidly with size. For example, a recent price guide lists a fine quality 3-carat Colombian stone as six times more valuable than three equivalent quality 1-carat stones. read more
Example: an Emerald that weighs 1.50 carats, with a"bG 5/5" hue, falls in the"Exceptional" tone and saturation category, and"VVS" clarity, is priced at $10,000 to $18,000 per carat, so multiply the carat weight 1.50 times $10,000 to get $15,000 for low retail, and 1.5 times $18,000 to get $27,000 as the high retail price. read more
Like many stones, the per carat price of fine quality emerald escalates rapidly with size. For example, a recent price guide lists a fine quality 3-carat Colombian stone as six times more valuable than three equivalent quality 1-carat stones. read more
Although the Colombian emerald trade has a rich history that dates as far back as the pre-Columbian era, the increase in worldwide demand for the industry of the gemstones in the early 20th century has led prices for emeralds to nearly double on the global market. read more