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Why is a good quality, 4 carat or higher emerald so much more expensive?

April 26, 2017Emerald expensive good quality

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Why is a good quality, 4 carat or higher emerald so much more expensive?

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It is not commonly known, but most emeralds usually have flaws. Emeralds of good quality and weighing more than several carats are extremely rare and costly. The emerald is found in metamorphic rocks, where the mode of formation restricts crystal size.