Russia became an important source of emerald following the discovery in 1830 of the famous emerald alexandrite phenakite deposits in the tokovaya river area around malysheva. Chrome diopside also known as russian diopside is an extremely popular gemstone. Since the top quality emeralds from russia need a significant investment it is very important to know how to choose the best quality russian emerald gemstone. This includes hardness transparency color crystal system and many other variables that are important for the jewelry industry. Natural russian emerald raw rough gemstone emerald crystal minerals emerald sticks 7x11 6x21 mm 16 pieces 96 carat approx e7020 kalisagemstone.
Emerald is mined near ekaterinburg in russia s ural mountains. The color is 100 homogeneous and is created with precious metal clay and treated with heat. 5 out of 5 stars 789 789 reviews 78 23 free shipping favorite add to. Russian emeralds are also well known for their excellent color and crystal clarity. Learn the story behind the gemstone that many call the russian emerald home.
Learn the story behind the gemstone that many call the russian emerald home. Emerald is mined near ekaterinburg in russia s ural mountains. Russia became an important source of emerald following the discovery in 1830 of the famous emerald alexandrite phenakite deposits in the tokovaya river area around malysheva.
