There's a lot that goes into analyzing the quality of a natural emerald which contributes to how much it costs per carat. The standards of a fine quality emerald are a lot different.

A deep green sapphire ring is beautiful, but not the most desired. Unlike emeralds, light green and bright color green sapphire engagement rings are the most valuable. The green variety of the corundum mineral family can come in a variety of green hues too. Gemstone treatments are virtually undetectable by most jewelry associates and consumers alike. High quality untreated emeralds are extremely rare. You should never buy an untreated emerald without a gemstone certificate from a legitimate gemstone laboratory stating the green stone is untreated.

Other treatments may bring down the price and value much further. Though some emerald treatments are normal and acceptable, they bring down both value and price some. The price and value of lab created emeralds are much different, but we'll talk about that later.Įmeralds are one of the few gemstones that have a variety of gemstone treatments done to improve their color and clarity. They have all the same qualities and properties as natural emeralds.

Lab created green sapphire