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VIEW REPORTEthiopian Emerald, Pear, Single, 2.26 ct
$8,662.50
This Ethiopian emerald material from Shakiso is unique and rare with colour ranging from light blue-green to intense saturated pure green. Some colour intensities are comparable to that of copper-bearing tourmaline. Our Ethiopian mining report and analysis can be found in our news section, here. When paired with diamonds, Ethiopian emeralds producing striking ring and necklace jewelry.
External reference: GIA: A New Discovery of Emeralds from Ethiopia, 2017.
Gem lab report: Gübelin gemological report will be issued upon purchase.
| Lot ID | EM-ET-P-09 |
|---|---|
| Gem type | Emerald |
| State | Faceted |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Weight | 2.26 ct |
| Shape(s) | Pear, modified brilliant cut |
| Length / width / depth | 11.14 mm / 7.12 mm / 5.15 mm |
| Clarity | Slightly included |
| Colour | Green |
| Enhancement | Minor clarity enhancement |
| Origin | Shakiso, Ethiopia |
| Lab | Gubelin |
| References | GIA: A New Discovery of Emeralds from Ethiopia, 2017 |
DEPOSIT CHARACTERISTICS
1. Geology of the emerald deposit is closely related to the near-by Kenticha tantalum mine, close to the dealing town of Shakiso;
2. This deposit is located at the southern rim of the Adola belt, which is dominated by pegmatites, metamorphic successions, high-grade schists and gneisses (feldspar, quartz, and mica);
3. The Kenticha field is penetrated by N/S striking pegmatites that are dated to be c. 500 million years old;
4. The emerald discovery was an unexpected find by a local couple looking for tantalum where they saw green gems in their washing pans;
5. Rough emeralds yielded come in a large range of quality, colour and clarity; and
6. See our analysis section for more information.
EMERALD DEPOSIT LOCATION
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