The purer and the richer the emerald's color, the more it cost. Emerald prices soar as the depth and saturation of color increases. The most desirable emeralds are medium to dark green.
Just as the right combination of ingredients can raise an ordinary recipe to gourmet status, the slightest variations in tone and saturation can make a tremendous difference in price;
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