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How do you tell a real emerald?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Generally with emeralds their are visible growth lines even in the very clean expensive ones. These are calcite and basically grow side by side and within emerald. Most emerald specimens are always growing out of a calcite formation. Unlike most gems the appearance of small amounts of calcite in emeralds is actually helpful to prove authenticity and is generally accepted in gemology. Emeralds are my favorite and I have them from 1/2carat to over 3000cts . My first rule is if it looks flawless it likely is not real . However synthetics and lab grown material mimic all other properties and without high magnification it is difficult to tell if a gem quality emerald is natural. Be very cautious and if purchasing ask for either a certified appraisal or better yet money back guarantee and use your own trusted appraiser.

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