Although this specimen is technically synthetic, Chatham emeralds are considered by many
to be indistinguishable from naturally occurring emerald!!!. This cluster consists of many
well-formed emeralds that are simply incredible!!! The color is an absolutely perfect
emerald green and it is much better than the photographs show!!! If one so desired,
I would imagine that this specimen could be faceted into many valuable faceted gemstones
but I think it is simply spectacular as is!!! This specimen is a lot more impressive in
person and was very difficult to photograph because it had such rich color and glassy
luster!!! I have found that the only other way one can obtain these specimens through
Chatham on their website, (go to the consumer pricelist) It is also quite interesting to
learn about the process!!! They are $21/carat (VERY EXPENSIVE)!!! Using a gram scale
(that, unfortunately, does not measure into fractional grams) this specimen weighs a
minimum of 6 grams, or 30 carats!!! Such a weight, at $21/carat would give this specimen
a value of approximately $630 at a minimum!!! And that is the price directly from the
manufacturer!!!
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