Emerald (Panna)

Emerald (meaning Panna) represents planet Mercury. Vedic astrology recommends wearing this gemstone to emerge out of negative influences caused by a weaker Mercury in a person’s horoscope.

• Indian astrology assigns Panna ratna for Mithun (Gemini) and Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
• Western astrology recommends emerald birthstone for Cancer.
• Ascendants of Taurus, Libra, Capricorn, and Aquarius can also wear green Emerald gemstone.

How to wear Panna stone?

Emerald Prices

Even being a fairly expensive gemstone, emerald remains high in demand in national and international markets. Panna prices begin from ₹ 800 ($12.30 ) and may go as high as ₹ 2 lakh ($3076) per carat, depending on the origin, clarity, color and size of the gemstone.

• Origin

  Owing to superior color quality, Colombian Emerald price range in India stretches much beyond than other origins, costing the buyer anywhere between ₹ 3,200 to ₹ 2 Lakh per carat ($49.23 to $3076). Zambian emeralds are quite popular as well and can draw between ₹ 2,700 and ₹ 1.5 Lakh per carat ($41.5 to $ 2307.69). Brazilian emeralds are relatively more affordable.

• Color

  In emeralds, the rule goes as brighter and greener is the color, higher is its price in market. However, too much iron (found in some varieties) can cause a bluish tint and decrease the value of green Emerald gemstone in the market. Since, majority of emeralds from Colombia are vividly saturated and display a fine balance between green and blue, colombian emerald price per carat remains higher than other origins.

• Clarity

  Emeralds are graded as ‘Type III’ on clarity indicators, implying almost every piece will have some degree of inclusions. Thus, panna cost increases drastically for stones without visible inclusions. Zambian emerald price per carat fares higher than other origins on account of relatively better clarity.

• Cut

  Cutting a gemstone can increase its cost by up to 20% because of the stone wastage incurred in the process. A heavily faceted green Emerald gemstone will cost more than a round or oval Emerald.

• Carat Weight

  – Least and yet reflective, carat weight can influence panna or pachu stone price especially when size and clarity co-exist on the same scale. Since, emeralds are fairly included, finding an emerald above a few carats with eye-clean clarity is highly rare. Likewise its price will reflect its rarity. On the other hand, a high carat emerald with dull green color will be cheaper than a smaller one displaying bright, greenish-blue tone.

Emerald Quality

Understanding natural properties and market dynamics around the gemstone can help the buyer to select a piece that can fulfill his astrological and financial conditions. Before you buy Emerald online or from trusted dealers, the following parameters can be looked upon to choose the best quality green Emerald gemstone.

• Origin

  Panna mines have been discovered in Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, United States and Australia. Being highly saturated and perfectly balanced in green and blue tints, Colombian emeralds are the considered to be superior than other origins, followed by Zambian emeralds. Brazilian emeralds are dark and thus less desirable.

• Color

  Color of Emerald weighs pretty much above every other quality factor. The value of green Emerald gemstone increases further if it is richly saturated and consistently colored. Natural Emeralds from Colombia are considered to be of the finest color quality.

• Clarity

  Emeralds are known for containing three phase inclusions – solid crystals, liquid films and gaseous bubbles, found less or more in almost all origins. Inclusions in emeralds from Chivor mine in Colombia often exist as pyrite, albite and needle like growth tubes. Zambian emeralds contain black dot like specks and are usually color-zoned. An eye clean emerald with bright-green color is highly rare and thus is exceptionally expensive.