“Carolina Queen Emerald” is said to be the largest, finest and most significant emerald ever found in North America. It has 18.88-carat and a pear-shaped cut. The only emerald rivals are the finest of the fine emeralds of Muzo and Chivor mines of Colombia.
The “Carolina Queen Emerald” was discovered by James K. Hill, president and CEO of North American Emerald Mines, in his 94-acre family estate in Hiddenite, North Carolina, in 1998, was named “Carolina Queen” to reflect the state of origin of the emerald as well his intention to start a series with royal names.
Gem cutter Allan Koo shaped the 71-carat rough stone into two exceptional quality emeralds, the 18.88-carat, pear-shaped “Carolina Queen Emerald” and the 7.85-carat, cushion-cut “Carolina Prince Emerald.” initiating what is known as the Royal Family collection.
The “Carolina Queen Emerald” surpassed the “Tiffany Emerald” both in weight as well as quality. After cutting and polishing the AGL certified the “Carolina Queen Emerald” as the largest and finest emerald of North American origin to ever pass through its laboratory. Mr. C. R. Beasley the internationally renowned gem appraiser has placed a value of over $1,000,000 for the “Carolina Queen Emerald.”
Carolina Queen Emerald
Carolina Queen Emerald mounted
The “Carolina Queen Emerald” surpassed the “Tiffany Emerald” both in weight as well as quality. After cutting and polishing the AGL certified the “Carolina Queen Emerald” as the largest and finest emerald of North American origin to ever pass through its laboratory. Mr. C. R. Beasley the internationally renowned gem appraiser has placed a value of over $1,000,000 for the “Carolina Queen Emerald.”