[Jewelry making - Article 00073] - Re: [Orchid] Purchasing Loose Emeralds

[Nilesh Gupta]

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    Hello Charles, I happen to read your query about emeralds. I have
    been associated with the Color stone industry for about a decade now
    and I would say the best and the safest way to buy your stones is
    from a color stone dealer you can "Trust".As basically the sourcing
    of gemstones ( be it Emeralds or anything else ) is a matter of trust
    rather than anything else. As buying from any internet company would
    not give you certain privileges ( which you understand ). It is very
    true that Emeralds are treated with Cedar wood ( & a host of
    other ) oils, as also they are treated with a clear simulant known as
    Opticon.  Oiling ( as well as dyeing )isanenhancement procedure which
    is generally acceptable to the industry. I would say the best way
    would be to buy a certified stone (certified by a reputed agency ).
    Also it is important to add here that good quality doesnt come at a
    cheap price.Specially in the case of Emeralds where clarity and color
    are seldom found together the prices rise in geometric rather than
    algebric progression for finer stuff. Hope that helps. Nilesh.

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