Colombian Emerald (Colombian)

About Colombian Emerald - Panna Stone

Colombian emeralds or Panna in Hindi are one of the most precious gemstones that can be found. They originate from Muzo mines in Colombia. People call this place "Emerald Capital of the World" due to the extremely high-quality emeralds that are mined here. This is the reason why Colombian panna stones are so popular worldwide.

Other countries that are famous for producing emeralds are Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Ethiopia, and Afghanistan. But Colombian emeralds are especially popular because of their unique features.

Original panna stone gets its uniqueness thanks to way and the place it is formed. They are produced in sedimentary rocks such as black shale and limestone. Due to this, they get their characteristic green color and high quality.

Rocks of emeralds from other countries are different which influences the appearance of these emeralds.

Why Colombian Emerald Stone is So Popular?

Color

Characteristic feature of emerald is a rich green color that sometimes contains a little bit of blue. The color is very bright and distributed evenly. In case with zambian emeralds, they often are darker and bluer and Brazilian ones - light and a little bit yellowish.

Clarity

One of the characteristics of emerald is less amount of inclusions in them. In case when inclusions are present, they are almost invisible and do not influence on clarity of the stone. In other emeralds like zambian or brazilian ones, inclusions are much more visible and affect the clarity of emeralds.

Transparency

This kind of emeralds is especially transparent which means that light goes through stone easily and makes it sparkly. Emerlalds from other countries might be less transparent.

Inclusions

Common inclusion in Colombian panna is a gas bubble with cubic crystals. This is a sign that emerald is colmbian.

Who Should Wear Colombian Panna Stone?

In Astrology, emeralds are associated with Mercury and its powers. Wearing them is said to be beneficial for those who have weakness in their Mercury.

In Indian Astrology, emeralds are suitable for those born under the signs of Mithun and Kanya.

In Western Astrology, sign Cancer is benefitted by emeralds.

People having ascendants of Taurus, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius may benefit from wearing them.

How to Wear a Colombian Panna?

Most effective way is said to be wearing it on the little finger or ring finger of the right hand.

The weight should be equal to 1/12th of the body weight. Hence, if you weigh 60 kg then 5 carat emerald is the appropriate one for you.

The best time to wear it is the Wednesday morning with chanting “Om Budhaye Namah” 108 times.

Tip:

If you buy emeralds for Astrological purposes then you need to be extra careful. There are some sellers who sell treated or used emeralds which may not give much benefits. Talk to a good astrologer before making a purchase.

Read Emerald stone wearing guide

Benefits of Wearing Colombian Emerald Gemstone

Emeralds are not only beautiful but many people also believe in some other advantages of them:

• Clarity of mind: Improves decision-making ability and sharpens the mind.
• Healing: Enhances Heart chakra and provides love, empathy and emotional balance.
• Eco-friendly: Most of them are mined with environmentally friendly methods and improve local communities’ living.
• Cultural value: Such gems are loved by the kings and queens throughout centuries.

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Colombian Panna Price in India

Price of colombian emeralds at MyRatna ranges from INR 5,500 to INR 6,85,000. Price may vary depending on such factors like:

Factors that influence Colombian Panna Price and Quality

• Colour: Finest emeralds are those which have a rich green colour and blue undertones.
• Clarity: More inclusions mean low price of the Colombian panna stone.
• Cut: Better cut of the gemstone means that the stone looks better and is worth more money, especially if stone has fancy shapes.
• Carat weight: Heavier gems have higher value due to being rarer.

Reasons Why Colombian Emeralds are So Expensive and Famous

Emeralds are popular in gemstones market thanks to their exceptional color, clarity and transparency. That is why they are always more expensive than emeralds from other countries, unless stones from the latter are of the highest quality as well.

Colombian Panna Care

Emeralds are delicate and need good care:

• Avoid extreme heat and cold: These factors may cause fracturing of the gemstone.
• Clean carefully: Use warm water and a little amount of mild soap to clean stone. Dry it with a soft cloth.
• Keep the stone safe: Do not let it come into contact with harmful chemicals.

How to Check Authenticity of Emerald Stone

In order to be sure that your emerald is genuine one you should do the following:

• Ask for certificate from the reliable gem lab.
• Do not purchase treated and synthetic stones.
• Get the stone from the reputable dealers.

Questions and Answers

Q: Why are Colombian emeralds so unique?
Due to their vivid green color, clarity and shine.

Q: How can I tell if my stone is of Colombian origin?
Its deep blueish-green or grass-green color should be considered. In addition, experts are able to determine origin of the stone by its internal structure.