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Ethiopian Emerald, Oval, Single, 8.40 ct

$58,800.00

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-10

Gem type

Emerald

State

Faceted

Pieces

1

Weight

8.40 ct

Shape(s)

Oval, brilliant / step cut

Length / width / depth

14.39 mm / 11.43 mm / 8.28 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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