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Author:  Nicky Newark [ Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:17 am ]
Post subject:  Ethiopian Emerald

Experts say this material is as good or better than Muzo. Only about half needs oil where almost all Muzo is oiled. https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-art ... 3ff9d-3342

Author:  Barbra Voltaire, FGG [ Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

An article, a bit more informative:
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/sprin ... s-ethiopia
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Figure 1. This suite of untreated emeralds is from a new find in Ethiopia’s Seba Boru district. The largest faceted stone weighs 10.64 ct. The largest rough crystal weighs 63.12 g. Photo by Robison McMurtry, courtesy of Michael Nemeth Inc.

Author:  Nathan Renfro [ Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

I’ve seen really nice stones from Ethiopia. However, to say one deposit is better than another deposit may be too far reaching. I think it’s best to evaluate stone quality on an individual basis as all deposits will represent a wide range of qualities.

Author:  Miguel [ Thu May 31, 2018 10:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

Nathan Renfro wrote:
I’ve seen really nice stones from Ethiopia. However, to say one deposit is better than another deposit may be too far reaching. I think it’s best to evaluate stone quality on an individual basis as all deposits will represent a wide range of qualities.


That's true, all the deposits, have wide range of qualities...

Here an Emerald from the Emerald Mines of Chivor, Colombia.

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Author:  izo369 [ Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

Two Ethiopians I had cut from rough no oil and went for an ECED Cut to show off clarity

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Author:  izo369 [ Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

2.16 and 3.69cts, sadly the big buyers have moved in and my supplier was pushed out. I am hearing production volume has dropped off which is opposite of what the article suggests

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Author:  Miguel [ Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

This is a 0.98 cts, untreated (No Oil) Colombian Emerald, Chivor mines origin. Note the high clarity

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Author:  Barbra Voltaire, FGG [ Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

:shock: Duly noted.

Author:  Stephen Challener [ Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

Ethiopian emerald is definitely the best though because I currently have some.

Author:  1bwana1 [ Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

Just starting to get color from our prospect in Ethiopia. This small lot should arrive next week. From 0.5 gram to around 2 gram. Hey, it is a start....

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Author:  arglthesheep [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

yeah nice stones, but most of them I saw where included. Real clean material I did not see.
Like this untreated over 2 ct pear from colombia. Lighter color but eyeclean

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Author:  Miguel [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

A pair of Colombian Emeralds, 1.55 cts TW. Minor Oil. Note the Emeralds clarity, transparency and luster.

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Author:  Isi [ Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

Colorwise, could emeralds from both locations (Ethiopia and Colombia) be confused ? Generally speaking of course.

Author:  1bwana1 [ Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

Isi wrote:
Colorwise, could emeralds from both locations (Ethiopia and Colombia) be confused ? Generally speaking of course.


Absolutely.

Author:  Miguel [ Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ethiopian Emerald

Isi wrote:
Colorwise, could emeralds from both locations (Ethiopia and Colombia) be confused ? Generally speaking of course.


Usually, the Colombian Emeralds, have pure green or bluish green hues. Emeralds from other places, may show brownish green or grayish green hues.

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