Q. Which emerald is of higher quality, Zambian or Ethiopian?

Answer

Ethiopia's emeralds come in a wide variety of quality, as is the case with any gem deposit. Large quantities of commercial grade material are present, and they frequently contain abundant amounts of black mica crystals. The stones' saturation makes them much more intriguing. The main elements responsible for the green hue of emeralds are iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), and vanadium (V). However, Zambia has caused a stir in the gem industry thanks to its wealth of emeralds. Due to their formation and mining processes, Zambian emeralds have a more complete crystal structure, resulting in very well-cut stones with few flaws.