Emerald Buying Guide
We believe that the emerald you buy should resemble your personality and resonate with you internally.
We request you to consider 5C’s Colour, Cut, Clarity, Carat weight and Certification.
Colour
Emerald value depends on colour - determined by hue, tone, and saturation. Ideal emeralds are bluish green to pure green with vivid saturation and moderate tone.
CUT
Opt for an emerald cut to retain its natural shape and enhance brilliance.
Round
Princess
Emerald
Oval
Marquise
Pear
Asscher
Radiant
Heart
Cushion
Baguette
Trillion
Clarity
Inclusions are natural and unique, affecting value. Preferred emeralds have fewer inclusions; treatments are accepted if disclosed.
Carat Weight
Emeralds are sold by weight (carats), appearing larger than diamonds due to lower density.
Why Emerald
Emeralds hold spiritual significance and ancient history, cherished by various cultures. Emerald symbolism encompasses not only royalty but also wit, eloquence and foresight, the gem has long been regarded as a superior jewel.
Emeralds nourish the heart chakra, calms the emotions , provides inspiration, balance, wisdom, and patience, symbolize love, and offer healing with their green hue.
Why House of Meraki
House of Meraki Emeralds are responsibly sourced from Zambia and Colombia and cut and polished at our lapidary in Jaipur. Emerald cutting is an intricate process and is a valued skill passed on from one generation to the next. Our skilled artisans carry on ancestral traditions, with extensive expertise in revealing an emerald's genuine brilliance. We aim to pioneer fully traceable emeralds, sourcing directly from mines to market. Collaborating with mining companies and esteemed gem dealers, we ensure our emeralds undertake a sustainable path.
House of Meraki responsibly sources, cuts, and polishes emeralds, aiming for traceability and quality. Rigorous checks ensure the finest emeralds for high jewelry, we meticulously select emeralds for our exquisite high and fine jewellery.
Emeralds from House of Meraki are Certified by reputable labs, Meraki aims to enhance our emerald trade transparency and trust. Handcrafted from mining to fine jewellery in precision, each emerald tells a story through inclusions resulting in a timeless piece.