The Emerald gemstone has been considered as high in numerous cultures. It is believed that the bright green colour of the emerald possesses many positive benefits. Wearing an emerald brings inner peace and mental tranquillity. It is also used for different therapeutic measures. Panna stone or Emerald stone is produced from mines all across the world. Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil are among the various locations which are very popular for producing emeralds.

Colombian Emerald Stone

Colombian emerald stones are found in the Colombian mines in South America. The Colombian mines produce the emeralds that are sold in the market globally. The Colombian emeralds cover 70% to 90% of the global emerald market. Due to the high quality, the Colombian Emeralds enjoy the maximum popularity across the world. 

Brazilian Emerald Stone

Colombian Panna gemstones come at a high range of price, therefore many consumers prefer affordable emeralds that are produced in Brazil. Since the early 1960s, these Brazilian Emerald gemstones have gained their popularity.

Recent days, these gemstones are in great demand around the world. Various locations of Brazil, such as Nova Era close to Itabera, Santa Teresinha in the Goias and Itabera in the Minais Gerais offer the finest Brazilian diamonds for the local as well as the international markets. 

Zambian Emerald Stone

The Zambian emeralds are known for their good quality all over the world. Zambia, is located in the southern regions of Africa, is one of the finest places for emerald production from many years. These gemstones have a saturated green shade.

Difference between the Colombian emeralds, Zambian emeralds, and Brazilian emeralds

Price range

The Colombian emeralds are expensive variants of emeralds followed by the Brazilian emeralds and then the Zambian emeralds.

Colour

Trace amounts of chromium give a distinct shade of green to the Colombian emeralds whereas the Brazilian emeralds get distinct slight grey or brown cast from small traces of vanadium. On the other hand, deposits of iron give a green colour to the Zambian emeralds.