' 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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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