Emerald, bought at the source and certified

The green variety of beryl, colored by chromium and vanadium. It is one of the four precious stones under French law, with diamond, ruby and sapphire. Almost all natural emeralds show visible inclusions, which is normal and is even one of the signs that set them apart from synthetics.

Because every emerald is bought directly in Colombia, without middlemen, then certified and delivered with the full traceability of its journey. You pay for the stone, not the chain.

Every Johya emerald comes with a certificate from an independent gemological laboratory attesting its natural origin, and the measured degree of treatment appears on its product page.

Every stone comes with an independent laboratory certificate stating weight, dimensions, origin and any treatment.

No. Most emeralds on the market receive a colorless oil that improves their readability, a long-standing practice accepted by laboratories. The degree measured for each stone appears on its certificate and on its product page.

Yes, by appointment, with the stone in hand and in daylight. Write to us to arrange a time, or ask for a video presentation first.

The first generally leans toward a pure to slightly yellowish green, the Zambian toward a bluer green, often with fewer inclusions. At equal quality, the first sells for more. The detail is in our article on Zambian emeralds.