Ancient history records Emerald mines near the Red Sea, "Cleopatra's Mines", where the Pharaohs gathered gems between 3000 and 1500 B.C. The Incas and Aztecs of South America once worshipped Emerald as a holy stone. The Maharajas of India, who believed that the gem brought luck and restored health, had multitudes of Emeralds in their treasure vaults. Fine-quality Emeralds of significant size are even more valuable than diamonds. Their incomparable dark green color is produced under extremely rare conditions which result in tiny cracks and cavaties. This is why inclusions are allowed in top-quality Emeralds. Its major sources are Afghanistan, Columbia, Zambia, Brazil and Zimbabwe.
A = Slightly Included, Medium Color, Good Cut, Good Polish.
AA = Slightly Included, Medium Dark Color, Good Cut, Good Polish.
AAA = Very Slightly Included, Medium Dark to Dark Color, High Brilliance, Good Cut, Good Polish.
DC = Diamond Cut.
Moh's Hardness = 7.5 - 8.
AA = Slightly Included, Medium Dark Color, Good Cut, Good Polish.
AAA = Very Slightly Included, Medium Dark to Dark Color, High Brilliance, Good Cut, Good Polish.
DC = Diamond Cut.
Moh's Hardness = 7.5 - 8.
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