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 Post subject: Expert advice sought. Emeralds
PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:25 pm 
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Hi
From the pics can the experts please give their opinion on grade and possible value. I know its difficult from a photo but the miner swears they are k grade

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 Post subject: Re: Expert advice sought. Emeralds
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Hard to tell value without scale or treatment status. Clarity looks good for cutting, color looks attractive.

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What is 'k' grade?


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K grade is a made up grade. Easy.


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It means that they're 'kay. A grade usually reserved for restaurant suggestions that you're ambivalent about.

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