Buying an Emerald: The Green Gemstone with a Jardin

Buying Emeralds: Everything You Need to Know

Buying an emerald is one of the most fascinating gemstone decisions. The intense green, the characteristic "jardin," the rich history – no other stone has this combination. We explain what you need to look out for.

Color Quality: The Be-All and End-All

• Intense, rich green without a yellow tint: Highest category
• Slight blue tint is acceptable and often attractive
• Colombian Green (Muzo tone): Considered the benchmark
• Yellowish or watery green: Inferior

Origin as a Quality Feature

• Colombia: Muzo, Chivor, and Coscuez – world standard, higher prices
• Zambia: Slightly darker, bluer green – also highly valued
• Zimbabwe: Intense color, smaller stones
• Brazil: Large stones, slightly yellowish green

The Jardin: Not a Flaw

Natural inclusions and fine fissures in an emerald are called "jardin" – the garden of the stone. An inclusion-free emerald would be suspicious. Jardin is a sign of authenticity, not a defect.

Treatment: Cedar Oil is Standard

90% of all emeralds are treated with cedar oil (Clarity Enhancement). This is accepted, not harmful, and must be declared. A stone with F-treatment (no oil) is extremely rare and considerably more expensive.

Buy certified emeralds at corelunejewellery.de – with a GRS certificate, clear origin information, and treatment details.