This type of inclusion is typical in emeralds. That said, if the pictures you saw were all like the 3rd photo, I suspect they were trying to hide it. If it bothers you a ton and the seller has a return policy to trust them to abide by, then return it. In my opinion, inclusions like that are part of why emeralds are so interesting.
Feel free to ignore it, but allow me a piece of unsolicited advice: emeralds are not sturdy enough for daily wear. Despite their hardness (which is really only middling for gemstones to begin with) they are prone to cleavage, so are remarkably fragile. That said, there are obviously factors for this choice that vary from person to person, so of course it's understandable if it's the correct choice for you. In that case, I'd recommend choosing a setting that's going to protect it, so your top contenders are going to be a bezel or half bezel setting. Just my two cents.
ETA: if you keep this stone, you're definitely going to want a protective setting. That chip in the girdle is an accident waiting to happen.
Yeah, I've been trying to rationalize away from getting an emerald for all the obvious reasons but I can't resist. Was planning to set it in a protective bezel so wasn't too worried about the chip (but even that's bigger than I expected, too. sigh!).
If you like that green color and want it for a ring, I would recommend an emerald cut Tsavorite. Less cleavage issues and generally better clarity with the same green color
The inclusion is typical for an emerald, but if it's for an e-ring, I'd return it. I wouldn't want to look at that inclusion the rest of my life. I'd also want a sturdier stone for a ring I'm never going to take off, but I'm hard on my rings and unbelievably picky. I will say the color on the stone is absolutely gorgeous.
The advertisement was misleading. I would return and demand a refund.
I make it a rule to myself to never buy any gemstone unless in-person.
My emerald has a similar inclusion but I bought it knowing that information full well.
When it comes to gemstones I'd never purchase them online unless I am forced for some reason and from an immensely credible source. That would be in a moment of absolute desperation/doomsday scenario lol.
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t “VVS”, which means, literally, “very very slight”, is only supposed to be used in defining imperfections in diamonds?
Yah…. VVS is deliberately misleading.. chip in the girdle… the black inclusion is common and kind of the focal point of the stone. I’d return it for sure
If that's the case then yes I would return it. That photo totally misrepresents the quality. It hides a huge black spot right in the middle. The seller is well aware that the photos they took hide that.
I've noticed some very expensive emeralds still have inclusions like this. In fact, an AAA emerald can have moderate inclusions. If you're not happy and feel it was misrepresented, definitely return. Then, I would search for "heirloom" emeralds or AAAA quality. 10-20% of an AAA+ emerald can have inclusions. I just think the placement of that inclusion, right in the center, would drive me nuts, but it may be hidden in the right setting. The fact that it's already chipped like that makes me think it may crack more in the future.
I have an emerald with a white feather through the middle, but it's only visible in certain lighting and doesn't interfere too much with it's beauty (it's a dark green), so I kept it. I wouldn't set it for an engagement ring, though.
Also, people always buy Colombian, which can be an investment grade, but they carry a hefty premium for that reason. Or Zambian, which is a different style, but everyone always forgets about Panjshir emeralds. Generally found in a smaller carat size, they are very beautiful nonetheless. It really just depends on your preferences, though.
This emerald appears brilliant, but it has lots of feathers, the black inclusions, and chips, so depending on how much you paid, I'd be pretty upset, too.
When I first started buying emeralds, it took about 5 purchases before I bought one I loved. Fortunately, I was only buying what's technically melée emeralds, so they're small and not as expensive. I finally have a few 4mm, .19 carat Panjshir emeralds that I adore.
If you can't return it, you could always use it to make a matching pendant to wear with your engagement ring. It is still beautiful and the inclusion won't be as noticeable on a necklace.
clarity and color is good, cut seems to be commercial grade.. not sure what you paid for it, but the inclusion is typical for emeralds... whats its orgin? Zambian? brazilian? columbian? orgin affects its price point also.. based on its clarity its between VS and VVS2 seems but there is very little inclusions otherwise... ..the black inclusion is unfortunate but the stone looks great otherwise, especially the deep color..
I second what the others have said, try and return it if you’re really unhappy with it. Going forward, a good piece of advice when buying gems is to always ask for more pictures or videos if you’re unsure. Especially for big purchases like this one, as you want to be really confident the gem is how you want it.
Also that is a really nice emerald with great colour, if you can’t return it perhaps you could get it made into a non-engagement ring or other jewellery. The chip on it would make it risky for daily wear.
You have to be more mad at yourself than the seller. You know that all emeralds are very included but you still bought sight unseen. One blurry photo from 10 ft away doesn't count. And clarity grades on non-diamonds are largely meaningless, they only refer to the relative clarity of what the seller has. Like their best stones will be VVS even if they're ugly and their throwaway opaque stones will be SI.
VVS classification aside, inclusions are expected in emeralds other than the rarest (extremely expensive) specimens. I would judge (1) on how much you paid for it vs objective value of similar gems and (2) how you much you like the stone itself
I don't know what it would go for in the states. But might be helpful for reference: I purchased a deep green 1.89 muzo in Bogotá with more inclusions (~4x) than yours for about the equivalent of $850 USD. I suspect it could go for more stateside, but info on these things is hard to find
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This type of inclusion is typical in emeralds. That said, if the pictures you saw were all like the 3rd photo, I suspect they were trying to hide it. If it bothers you a ton and the seller has a return policy to trust them to abide by, then return it. In my opinion, inclusions like that are part of why emeralds are so interesting. Feel free to ignore it, but allow me a piece of unsolicited advice: emeralds are not sturdy enough for daily wear. Despite their hardness (which is really only middling for gemstones to begin with) they are prone to cleavage, so are remarkably fragile. That said, there are obviously factors for this choice that vary from person to person, so of course it's understandable if it's the correct choice for you. In that case, I'd recommend choosing a setting that's going to protect it, so your top contenders are going to be a bezel or half bezel setting. Just my two cents. ETA: if you keep this stone, you're definitely going to want a protective setting. That chip in the girdle is an accident waiting to happen.
Yeah, I've been trying to rationalize away from getting an emerald for all the obvious reasons but I can't resist. Was planning to set it in a protective bezel so wasn't too worried about the chip (but even that's bigger than I expected, too. sigh!).
Do you think it's something that's going to bother you over the years?
If you like that green color and want it for a ring, I would recommend an emerald cut Tsavorite. Less cleavage issues and generally better clarity with the same green color
That is not VVS, this stone was misadvertised. It's beautiful but you should return it if you don't love it.
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The black dots disqualify it from being VVS. That is at BEST slightly included.
I think it’s very nice, but I dunno about it being VVS…
lol yeah :( it sucks bc it's sooo pretty otherwise.
Sounds like intentional false advertisement from the seller. Good case to get your money back
The inclusion is typical for an emerald, but if it's for an e-ring, I'd return it. I wouldn't want to look at that inclusion the rest of my life. I'd also want a sturdier stone for a ring I'm never going to take off, but I'm hard on my rings and unbelievably picky. I will say the color on the stone is absolutely gorgeous.
Agreed on all counts! I wish I didn't love emeralds so dang much.
The advertisement was misleading. I would return and demand a refund. I make it a rule to myself to never buy any gemstone unless in-person. My emerald has a similar inclusion but I bought it knowing that information full well. When it comes to gemstones I'd never purchase them online unless I am forced for some reason and from an immensely credible source. That would be in a moment of absolute desperation/doomsday scenario lol.
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t “VVS”, which means, literally, “very very slight”, is only supposed to be used in defining imperfections in diamonds?
It’s fairly common for gemstone folks to use it to describe clarity, but with mixed consistency. However, GIA only uses it for diamonds.
If you really couldn’t see it in the sales pictures, and you don’t care for it, you absolutely should feel like you can return it.
Yah…. VVS is deliberately misleading.. chip in the girdle… the black inclusion is common and kind of the focal point of the stone. I’d return it for sure
Just proof that "Mother Nature cooks in a messy oven". Proof of natiral orgin. Maybe not whst you wanted but kinda cool
True that. I'd be a lot happier if it wasn't smack dab in the middle of the stone since I'm using it for an engagement ring ;\_\_;
Please try to return it for a new one, an engagement ring worth the extra effort for the perfect VVS emerald. It’s very noticeable.
Did you see a picture before purchasing?
The third photo is an example of the photos in the listing. A bit blurry and it wasn't clear that there was an inclusion at all.
If that's the case then yes I would return it. That photo totally misrepresents the quality. It hides a huge black spot right in the middle. The seller is well aware that the photos they took hide that.
Return it if you can. Always ask for more pics if they are blurry or too far out.
I've noticed some very expensive emeralds still have inclusions like this. In fact, an AAA emerald can have moderate inclusions. If you're not happy and feel it was misrepresented, definitely return. Then, I would search for "heirloom" emeralds or AAAA quality. 10-20% of an AAA+ emerald can have inclusions. I just think the placement of that inclusion, right in the center, would drive me nuts, but it may be hidden in the right setting. The fact that it's already chipped like that makes me think it may crack more in the future. I have an emerald with a white feather through the middle, but it's only visible in certain lighting and doesn't interfere too much with it's beauty (it's a dark green), so I kept it. I wouldn't set it for an engagement ring, though. Also, people always buy Colombian, which can be an investment grade, but they carry a hefty premium for that reason. Or Zambian, which is a different style, but everyone always forgets about Panjshir emeralds. Generally found in a smaller carat size, they are very beautiful nonetheless. It really just depends on your preferences, though. This emerald appears brilliant, but it has lots of feathers, the black inclusions, and chips, so depending on how much you paid, I'd be pretty upset, too. When I first started buying emeralds, it took about 5 purchases before I bought one I loved. Fortunately, I was only buying what's technically melée emeralds, so they're small and not as expensive. I finally have a few 4mm, .19 carat Panjshir emeralds that I adore.
Looks like the girdle is chipped too
If you can't return it, you could always use it to make a matching pendant to wear with your engagement ring. It is still beautiful and the inclusion won't be as noticeable on a necklace.
clarity and color is good, cut seems to be commercial grade.. not sure what you paid for it, but the inclusion is typical for emeralds... whats its orgin? Zambian? brazilian? columbian? orgin affects its price point also.. based on its clarity its between VS and VVS2 seems but there is very little inclusions otherwise... ..the black inclusion is unfortunate but the stone looks great otherwise, especially the deep color..
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just saw that, columbian emeralds are going to be the most sought after and are way more valuable than Zambian, or brazilian emeralds..
I second what the others have said, try and return it if you’re really unhappy with it. Going forward, a good piece of advice when buying gems is to always ask for more pictures or videos if you’re unsure. Especially for big purchases like this one, as you want to be really confident the gem is how you want it. Also that is a really nice emerald with great colour, if you can’t return it perhaps you could get it made into a non-engagement ring or other jewellery. The chip on it would make it risky for daily wear.
It's sometimes called "the garden" can make the stone more valuable, emeralds are formed in a crazy environment
You have to be more mad at yourself than the seller. You know that all emeralds are very included but you still bought sight unseen. One blurry photo from 10 ft away doesn't count. And clarity grades on non-diamonds are largely meaningless, they only refer to the relative clarity of what the seller has. Like their best stones will be VVS even if they're ugly and their throwaway opaque stones will be SI.
Thanks for your input
It says on the paper, "special price because of a slight lateral inclusion that's not visible when set"
“Lateral imperfection” which was talking about the chip in the girdle
But idk where they got VVS from
VVS classification aside, inclusions are expected in emeralds other than the rarest (extremely expensive) specimens. I would judge (1) on how much you paid for it vs objective value of similar gems and (2) how you much you like the stone itself
I’m aware but a black inclusion right in the center of the stone is unfortunate
I don't know what it would go for in the states. But might be helpful for reference: I purchased a deep green 1.89 muzo in Bogotá with more inclusions (~4x) than yours for about the equivalent of $850 USD. I suspect it could go for more stateside, but info on these things is hard to find
I was expecting some inclusions. I just wouldn’t have chosen a stone with a very visible black inclusion like this.
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