The natural inclusions that are found in emerald pendants, emerald earrings and emerald rings, as well as all other sorts of emerald jewellery, are mostly preferred to some degree in that they provide greater uniqueness and help distinguish from simulated versions. The price of emeralds will obviously increase though as the clarity becomes better, although with this gemstone it is not as important as the emerald colour.
The higher the clarity present, the greater the sparkle and lustre produced, because the light passing through does so with less interference.
The Emerald Cut
The better the way in which a emerald has been faceted will definitely produce more lustre and sparkle from the stone.
Having said this though, the cut of an emerald gem is not as important to the of many other gemstones. This is poorly because the amount of inclusions that are found in the stone may vastly reduce any possible sparkle anyhow. So this is why the emerald is valued for its depth of colour instead of sparkle, and why specific cuts such as the "emerald" cut are better suited to this gem than others. The "emerald cut" was invented specifically for this gem.
It is always important that people are aware of the difference between a good and bad cut before choosing a stone.
Looking at the Cuts of EmeraldEmeralds and "Fish Eye"If you look through a gemstone and little or no light is being reflected from the base due to poor and uneven cuts, then you will probably be ably to see straight through. This is "fish eye".
Uneven Facets
If the cutting of a stone's edges is uneven, then the stone will look distorted in its overall appearance, and will not sit properly in a setting. This is further enhanced in cuts that have straight lengths such as emerald cuts and princess cut, compared to that of other cuts such as pear cuts, marquise cuts and round cuts.
Polishing Emeralds
This gemstone can sometimes be very difficult to polish because of the structure of it. Make sure it has no dull spots and that it reflects light evenly, by turning it around in artificial and natural light sources. Emeralds are prone also to external cracks and blemishes that may appear on the surface, so if you do see these then it is better to avoid purchasing, because they may open up and lead to trouble in the future.
Thank you for finding the time to read this short article on emerald clarity and cut.
J S Stewart © 2011 Globe Jewellery Limited. All Rights Reserved.
The higher the clarity present, the greater the sparkle and lustre produced, because the light passing through does so with less interference.
The Emerald Cut
The better the way in which a emerald has been faceted will definitely produce more lustre and sparkle from the stone.
Having said this though, the cut of an emerald gem is not as important to the of many other gemstones. This is poorly because the amount of inclusions that are found in the stone may vastly reduce any possible sparkle anyhow. So this is why the emerald is valued for its depth of colour instead of sparkle, and why specific cuts such as the "emerald" cut are better suited to this gem than others. The "emerald cut" was invented specifically for this gem.
It is always important that people are aware of the difference between a good and bad cut before choosing a stone.
Looking at the Cuts of EmeraldEmeralds and "Fish Eye"If you look through a gemstone and little or no light is being reflected from the base due to poor and uneven cuts, then you will probably be ably to see straight through. This is "fish eye".
Uneven Facets
If the cutting of a stone's edges is uneven, then the stone will look distorted in its overall appearance, and will not sit properly in a setting. This is further enhanced in cuts that have straight lengths such as emerald cuts and princess cut, compared to that of other cuts such as pear cuts, marquise cuts and round cuts.
Polishing Emeralds
This gemstone can sometimes be very difficult to polish because of the structure of it. Make sure it has no dull spots and that it reflects light evenly, by turning it around in artificial and natural light sources. Emeralds are prone also to external cracks and blemishes that may appear on the surface, so if you do see these then it is better to avoid purchasing, because they may open up and lead to trouble in the future.
Thank you for finding the time to read this short article on emerald clarity and cut.
J S Stewart © 2011 Globe Jewellery Limited. All Rights Reserved.
