Ethiopian Emerald, Rectangle, Single, 1.20 ct
$1,800.00
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: Gemological report will be issued upon request.
Lot ID | EM-ET-P-14 |
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Gem type | Emerald |
State | Faceted |
Pieces | 1 |
Weight | 1.20 ct |
Shape(s) | Oval, brilliant / step cut |
Length / width / depth | 8.59 mm / 5.59 mm / 3.43 mm |
Clarity | Slightly included |
Colour | Green |
Enhancement | Treated with natural cedar wood oil |
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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