Category
Buying Guides
4 articles in this category.
A First-Time Buyer's Complete Emerald Checklist
Everything to check before buying your first natural emerald — certification, treatment disclosure, return policy, and the questions worth asking before you pay.
27 April 2026
Emerald Price Guide: What You're Actually Paying in 2026
A current look at natural emerald pricing trends in 2026 — how origin, treatment, and rising Zambian supply are shifting what buyers pay per carat.
3 February 2026
Real vs. Fake Emerald: How to Tell the Difference
How to distinguish natural emerald from synthetic emerald, glass, and doublets — what a lab checks, and what you can reasonably check yourself before buying.
28 January 2026
How to Buy an Emerald Online Without Getting Burned
A practical safety checklist for buying natural emeralds online — what to verify before you pay, which documents matter, and the red flags experienced buyers watch for.
14 January 2026