Esoy 0 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 May I know if there is anyone who is knowledgeable in appraising an emerald stone about 500 gms as to how much would be a fair value for this? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
tiger31 359 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 and where did ya find that lol Link to post Share on other sites
tiger31 359 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 just googled it and can range from a few dollars to 40,000 dollars per carrot with is a fifth of a gram also depends on where it comes from . Link to post Share on other sites
Esoy 0 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 just googled it and can range from a few dollars to 40,000 dollars per carrot with is a fifth of a gram also depends on where it comes from . Obviously, it comes from the Philippines, but per Karrat means that is already processed, cut and polished, am I right? So there is so much wasted parts-dusts that have to be ground off. Link to post Share on other sites
Davaoeno 37,739 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I used to trade in gem stones a bit. I had some emeralds that were already cut, and all green [ but not good quality green]. I took them in trade. They came with an appraisal for over $13,000 When i had them checked out i was informed that yes, they were indeed emeralds, but that a better description of them was " tailings" . In other words they were such poor quality as to be virtually worthless. I sold them for $75 . Learned a lesson tho . Did i ever tell you about the time i bought iron pyrite ?? lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tiger31 359 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 well if you,ve hit the jackpot i hope you,ll buy us new friends of yours a few beers lol good luck with it . Link to post Share on other sites
Jess Bartone 1,820 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 going on size and the apparent individual crystals I reckon you're on a winner. Getting what it's really worth is another matter. Link to post Share on other sites
Alfred E. Neuman 5,791 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 1pc 1carat glasslike polished Colombian emerald I encountered 15 years ago was priced at 100,000Pesos. The common milky ones found in Muslim stalls average 2,000 per carat. The real value of your "emerald" will be how much your buyer is willing to pay. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
hookedtothenet 311 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Take it to a few gemologist's and compare estimates, it's hard to value something without having examined it in person and seen the quality of what you have in the flesh as it were. Good luck with it, be sure to let us know if you get it appraised professionally. Link to post Share on other sites
Esoy 0 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 many many thanks, guys Link to post Share on other sites
tiger31 359 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 how did ya come across it I know i,m being nosey lol Link to post Share on other sites
Esoy 0 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 how did ya come across it I know i,m being nosey lol i'm just doing a favor for a friend who came from mindanao... Link to post Share on other sites
Alfred E. Neuman 5,791 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Let him bring it to a gemologist in Manila if it is of gem quality. Link to post Share on other sites
Davaoeno 37,739 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 My guess ? - it will make an interesting paperweight. [ hope I'm wrong tho lol ] Link to post Share on other sites
Ozepete 9,734 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 quote name='Esoy' timestamp='1327630565' post='462083'] May I know if there is anyone who is knowledgeable in appraising an emerald stone about 500 gms as to how much would be a fair value for this? Thanks quote] The value would be somewhere between bugger-all and a small fortune. Depends on many factors that only an expert can determine. Your biggest problem is getting an 'honest' valuation from someone who knows / trades emeralds in the rough. There are lots of scumbags in that rough gem stone industry! You would be best trying Singapore but look for several quotes and don't go looking alone. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites
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