Zambian emeralds are a valuable gemstone that are known for their saturated color, clarity, and shine:
Color: Zambian emeralds are blue-green in color, and are often described as having an overtone of blue.
Clarity: Zambian emeralds are generally included, but can be eye clean.
Shine: Zambian emeralds are known for their unique shine and luster.
Value: Zambian emeralds are very expensive, but are less expensive than Colombian emeralds because they are a newer trade.
Formation: Zambian emeralds formed in areas of low pressure and high heat, where rocks cooled at different rates and released water into cavities in nearby rocks. These cavities, called pegmatites, are ideal for growing gemstones.
Here are some other facts about Zambian emeralds:
Zambia is the second largest producer of emeralds in the world, after Colombia.
Emerald deposits in Zambia have been known since the 1920s, but commercial production began in the 1970s.
Zambian emeralds have been featured in Hollywood, including in the 2016 Golden Globes and the 2019 Golden Globes.
Most rough Zambian emeralds are cut in India and Israel.
