
Indian Emerald (Indian Panna)

Indian emerald is a medium to dark green colored variety of emerald gemstone originated in India. It is majorly used for ornamental and astrological purposes. Vedic astrology recommends emeralds to be worn for success in business, studies and creative career. It is also regarded as May month birthstone in the western astrology.
Indian Emerald (Indian Panna)
Indian emerald is a medium to dark green colored variety of emerald gemstone originated in India. It is majorly used for ornamental and astrological purposes. Vedic astrology recommends emeralds to be worn for success in business, studies and creative career. It is also regarded as May month birthstone in the western astrology.
Indian Emerald Buying Guide
Emerald Mines in India
According to the Indian Bureau of Mines, the occurrence of emerald mines in India are reported in Rajasthan, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand. Gemologically, the India emerald mines located in Rajasthan are recognised for resourcing the finest quality gems.
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Rajasthan Emerald Mines
– Emerald mines in Rajasthan are discovered in the district of Ajmer and Udaipur. The Rajgarh and Bhubani mine in Ajmer and Tekhi (Tikahi) and Kalagum Mine in Udaipur district are the major producers of Indian emeralds in fine quality. They are expected to be cleaner and bright green in color in comparison to emeralds from other mines in India. The beauty of rough stone is further enhanced by skilful cutting and polishing which is usually carried out in Jaipur – the major centre for processing emerald in India. This is the reason why emeralds from Rajasthan are also known as Jaipur emeralds (or Jaipur emerald gemstone). -
Jharkhand Emerald Mines
– Emerald rough in Jharkhand is extracted from the Gudabandha region of the East Singhbhum district. According to the gem experts, the quality of Indian emeralds from Jharkhand usually lies in the moderate to low range. They are recognised by their dark green body color and tiny visible black spots. -
Other Smaller Mines
– Apart from Jharkhand and Rajasthan, some smaller mines of the emerald are also located in Orissa (extending from Birmaharajapura to Patangarh in Kalahandi district) and Tamil Nadu (in the Kurur-Kangayam belt).
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Indian Emerald Quality
Whether purchasing an Indian emerald stone for astrological or jewelry purposes, it is always essential to ascertain its quality by going through a couple of quality parameters as mentioned below.
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Color
– Emerald from Indian mines come in various shades ranging from yellowish green to green and bluish green. The best quality Indian emeralds come from the Ajmer mines (Rajasthan). They usually display a lively vivid green hue, but they are rarely available in the market. Dark green Indian emerald from Jharkhand mines are more common in trade and are quite affordable. Astrologically, it is recommended to wear a medium dark green color Indian Panna stone to gain good results in life. Click here to read Emerald Benefits -
Clarity
– Nearly 99% of the emeralds, Indian or otherwise come with some inclusions. Therefore, one needs to be little accommodative about these natural imperfections. The level of transparency also bears an influence on the emerald’s quality. Indian emeralds are generally translucent to opaque and are rarely transparent. A good quality Indian Panna stone always has lesser inclusions present at inconspicuous places within the crystal. Cut
– Indian emerald stone are often cut to enhance color and clarity without damaging the stone or losing much weight. Considering these factors, the gem cutters usually prefer to cut Indian emerald gemstone in oval, round or rectangular octagonal. A poorly faceted Indian emerald may end up losing its color and overall value in the market.
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Indian Emerald Price
The price of Indian emerald is decided by assessing its Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat weight. Due to its moderate quality, Indian Panna prices are usually less in comparison to emeralds from the other renowned origins like Colombia or Zambia.
Note: Indian emerald price per ranges between ₹ 800 per carat ($12 approx.) to ₹ 5,500 per carat ($85 approx.) plus, depending upon its quality and size. The prices in other countries like USA, UAE and UK may vary significantly depending upon the quality, size and supply.
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Color
– Indian Panna stone price is always higher for gems in pure green hue. Emeralds having the secondary tones of blue or yellow are comparatively less valuable. The presence of color zoning (uneven distribution of color) also decreases the value of Indian emerald stone in the market. -
Clarity
– Majority of Indian emeralds are lightly or heavily included with visible inclusions. An Indian emerald with good clarity and no visible inclusion is extremely rare and undoubtedly expensive. The price of Indian emeralds may drop steeply for heavily included gems with high opacity. -
Cut
– Owing to its moderate clarity and color, Indian emeralds are generally faceted in tradition oval, round and emerald cut. It is done to maintain the color without causing any significant weight loss. Low grade Indian emeralds are often cut in cabochons (polished, non-faceted gems) and can be purchased at discounted prices. -
Carat weight
– Since bigger and finer quality pieces are rare, the per carat price of Indian emerald rises in higher proportion with respect to their weight. However, for average to low quality stones, the rise in Indian emerald stone price per carat remains linear.
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Indian emerald or Indian Panna stone is a variety of the natural emerald gemstone resourced from India. It is characterised by its medium to dark green body color and moderate clarity. These emeralds are found in the emerald mines of India located in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Orissa and Tamil Nadu. These valuable green gemstones are used in ornaments, offerings and religious purposes. In Indian vedic astrology, it is worn as the rashi ratan of the planet Mercury to promote intellectual abilities, creative skills, financial success and good physical health. It is also recommended as the birthstone for the month of May according to the western astrology. It is a much affordable emerald variety for those who find difficulty in buying the highly expensive Colombian and Zambian emeralds.
At GemPundit, we always provide high-quality natural Indian Panna online for sale at the most budget friendly prices. Our Gem Experts will surely help you in find the right gemstone to make your online Indian Panna stone shopping more delightful and secure.
Yes! You can wear natural Indian emerald stone to gain good astrological results if the quality is not compromised. Astrologically, it is recommended to wear a natural lively green colored Emerald (Panna gemstone) with good transparency and minimum inclusions to gain maximum benefits in life. The heated and treated emeralds stones should be strictly avoided for astrological use.
Due to geographical factors, most of the Indian emeralds lack good transparency. Therefore, astrologers generally recommend the natives to prefer a Colombian emerald or a Zambian emerald over the Indian ones. This is because emeralds from Colombia and Zambia are comparatively less included and more transparent. But if the budget is low, one can choose to wear a natural, unheated and untreated Indian emerald for better outcomes in life.
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