No Oil Emerald

No Oil Emerald Quality

Emerald gemstone belongs to the Beryl mineral family and is a moderately hard stone in comparison to highly durable sapphires and rubies. It usually bears inclusions and internal fissures, occurred during its formation or mining process. These internal imperfections are regarded as the gem’s physical property. Most of the emeralds are treated with colorless oil (acceptable), colored oil (not acceptable) and resins (also not acceptable) to make the flaws less visible and enhance the clarity. Trade estimated that nearly 99 percent of the emeralds have gone through (minor to moderate) emerald oil treatment.

In such a scenario, an absolutely oil free emerald is counted amongst the rarest and most valuable gems. These top quality, unheated untreated emeralds are highly coveted by the serious gem collectors and auction houses. If someone came across an emerald of such quality, it could be a once in a lifetime experience.

• Origin

  – A No oil emerald can belong to any origin. But usually, the no oil emeralds from the well-known emerald resources like Colombia, Zambia or Pakistan are likely to bear good color and brilliant luster.

• Color

  – No oil emerald in vivid, deep green hue is highly sought-after and considered quite precious. Too pale and excessively dark emeralds are relatively less valuable. No Oil Emerald stones are quite rare in nature, therefore, buyers usually compensate a little on color if the clarity is superior without any oiling.

  No oil emerald in vivid green hue Image credit – Google

• Clarity

  – Most of the No Oil Emerald bear good transparency and lesser inclusions in comparison to other emeralds. The quantity and location of eye visible inclusions such as black specks may create a slight difference in its aesthetic and market value.

• Cut

  – To save maximum carat weight, this emerald is expected to be a bit disproportionate. No oil emeralds in customised cuts are hardly available and are quite expensive.

No Oil Emerald Price

Oiling and minor enhancement in emerald have been accepted as ethical trade price for centuries. But these enhancements greatly affect the value of an emerald. A certified, untreated natural no oil emerald value remains exponentially high in comparison to an oiled emerald price.

Typically, a No oil emerald in deep green hue, vitreous luster and perfect shape can draw a huge amount for its quality, beauty and uniqueness. In India, No oil emerald price per carat starts from Rs 40,000 per carat ($615 approx.) but can reach as high as lakh per carat or even above.

Buyer Beware: Gemstone Weights in India are often expressed in Ratti. This system can be used to dupe customers who are not knowledgeable on how the conversion works. Read our guide to Understanding Gemstone Weights: Carats vs Ratti , and Don’t Get Fooled by Gemstone Prices in Ratti, instead of Carats!

• Origin

  – Emeralds from Colombia , Zambia and Pakistan hold a good reputation in the gem market. So, if the No oil emerald belongs to any of these origins, it is likely to reach higher price points. But even if the Emerald with no oil enhancement belongs to other origins like Brazil or Ethiopia, the price will remain higher than an insignificant or slightly oiled emerald.

  No Oil Emerald from Zimbabwe No Oil Emerald from Brazil No Oil Emerald from Zambia No Oil Emerald from Colombia

• Color

  – No oil emerald stones are quite rare in nature, therefore, buyers usually compensate a little on color if the clarity is superior without any oiling.

• Clarity

  – Clarity is, of course, the major plus point for No oil emerald as they extremely less inclusions. The quantity and location of eye visible inclusions such as black specks may create a slight difference in its aesthetic and market value.

• Cut

  – The cutting style of highly expensive stones are strongly controlled by a commercial consideration weight i.e. – ‘Weight retention’. Shapes and cuts like Oval cut and Round cut are often preferred to lessen the weight loss and control the prices. Highly faceted gems involve significant carat loss hence they are priced exorbitantly.

• Carat weight

  – No oil emeralds are rare in every size, even in 1 carat. Therefore, as the size increases, No oil emerald price can jump much beyond expectations. The value usually rises, exponentially, and reach millions.