Pachu stone

Price

Assessing the quality and the marathakam stone price involves considering various factors such as its colour, clarity, cut, and carat weight. However, other critical aspects such as origin, treatment, transparency, and durability also help evaluate the accurate pachu ratna price in the market. While we have discussed the quality parameters in detail below, here is a glance at the price scale. Buyers and collectors can expect to pay anywhere from INR 850 per carat ($10) for medium-quality, opaque emerald from Brazil with few inclusions to as much as INR 95,000 per carat (approximately $1144) for a very good-colour Colombian pachu of transparent quality.

Quality

A different pronunciation of a gemstone with reference to a specific region or country of origin does not fundamentally alter its inherent characteristics. The same principle applies to "pachu." Regardless of whether it is called an emerald, markat, or zamrud stone , its astrological qualities remain unaltered. Therefore, when evaluating Maragatha Kal’s quality, the Four C’s are carefully examined.

• Colour:

  Gemstone experts agree that a markat stone’s colour is the most vital attribute when evaluating its quality and listing it on the market. The stone mostly gets its standard green hue due to the presence of chromium, vanadium, and iron. The variation in the amount of these trace elements can affect the overall colour. It requires a trained eye to differentiate the slightest variations in their hues. The most prized emeralds have a rich, grassy bluish-green to pure green colour reminiscent of spring foliage, which is the most desirable marathakam stone hue as per GIA. This tone contains a vivid saturation. As per GIA, maragatha pachai kal with an evenly distributed tone and no eye-visible colour zoning is the most prized hue. If the colour of the gem appears too yellowish or too bluish, the gemstone may not be pachu but another variety of beryl.

A collection of highly popular green pachu stone with a tinge of blue hue in it. This hue is recognized to be the most prized hue significantly affecting the pachu stone price.

Notice that the colour of these garuda Pacha stones is neither too light nor too dark.

• Cut:

  A Maragatha naanayam real stone tends to pose a few fundamental challenges during the cutting process.
• First, the stone has significant fractures (also called fissures), which the cutter must minimise in the finished stage.
• Second, maragatha stone (emerald in English) is more brittle than some other gems. This brittleness makes them excessively prone to breaking during cutting. An artist must display a heightened level of poise while faceting the vulnerable corners.
• Third, since colour greatly impacts the marakatha mani stone’s value, the cut must maximise hue, tone, and saturation. Adjusting proportions and facets can enhance or modify the stone's colour.

Did you know?

Colombian rough quality original marathakam stone is the most challenging variety to shape. This is because of the uneven hue distribution during formation. On the other hand, the most common cut for pachu stone is the rectangular or square-shaped step cut, known as the "emerald cut”

• Clarity:

  A rashi pachu stone typically contains visibly clear inclusions called jardin (French for garden). These flaws can be seen with the naked eye. Additionally, these blemishes are the trade benchmarks that usually help distinguish a real maragatha green stone from a fake one. However, eye-cleaning Maragatha Naanayam real stones are quite rare to find. These inclusions are acceptable as long as they do not significantly compromise the stone’s beauty or damage its structural integrity. The high number of inclusions can dramatically reduce the overall maragatha kal price.

• Carat Weight:

  Carat weight indicates the size of the pachu stone. Larger pieces are rarer and, therefore, more valuable, but size alone does not determine quality. Smaller emeralds with exceptional colour, clarity, and cut can be highly sought-after and valuable.

• Treatment:

  Oiling is the most common treatment used to enhance the appearance of pachu stone (in English known as Emerald). The stone is immersed in cedarwood oil to fill the cracks and fissures and hide all the imperfections. A close inspection by gemologists can reveal the treatment process and help identify the actual markup price in the market.

Pachu Stone Buyer Beware Guidelines

The dazzling allure of Pachu Ratna can sometimes reach a staggering value, making it a loved yet coveted commodity worldwide. However, this fascination with precious garuda pacha stones also has a darker face to it: the availability of counterfeit or fake pachu gemstones. These imitations are often skillfully crafted using hydrothermal methods and flux methods, fusing the gem with aluminium oxide, beryllium oxide, and chromium oxide to mimic their genuine counterparts. Such tactics are aimed at deceiving unsuspecting buyers.

However, at GemPundit, one can find an enticing inventory of unheated and untreated pachu stones. These naturally obtained wonders are certified by world-class laboratories known for commanding the highest authority in the world of gemstone certification.

We collaborate with premium institutes like AGR, ITLGR, IGI, IIGJ, JBN, GRS, GJEPC (India’s prestigious council), ITLGJ, IGITL, ISKON, GSI to ensure each product in our buyers’s hands is 100% genuine. Each certificate can be cross-verified online to match the genuineness of the reports.

GemPundit also elevates the consumer experience by offering over 3700 original pachu stones certificate-wise. One can select the certificate issuing authority from the filter section that customers prefer to make the purchase.

Below are some of the sample certificates GemPundit provides with each purchase of the original maragatha stone.

A sample of AGR lab certificate issued for naturally obtained 1.43 cts. Original Pachu stone

A sample of ITLGR gemological report issued for 2.84 cts. zamrud gemstone

A sample report of IGI lab certificate issued for 1.77 cts. Pachu gem