Emerald or Panna is one of the most popular gemstones in India. This is mainly because of it’s lush green colour which gives a good contrast when set in diamond / kundan jewellery. Another reason for it’s high demand is it being one of the most sought after Rashi-ratans.
Hence it is extremely important for a buyer to know about the various simulants of emerald that are flooding the market in order to avoid getting cheated.
The most commonly found simulants are – Synthetic Emerald, Green glass, Green / Dyed Quartz, Apatite, Green Beryl without chromium, Tourmaline, Green Garnet, Composite- soude Emerald & Fluorite.
All these simulants look very similar to emerald but can be identified when put under a microscope. They are a lot cheaper than emeralds.
For a good quality emerald, a purchaser should look for a rich green colour, the quality of its cut & minimal inclusions.
Hope this article will help the readers to be aware of the fake counterparts & cheaper substitutes of this beautiful gemstone.
