Antique Style Emerald Pendant 2.85 Ct., 18K White Gold

This pendant centers on a GIA certified 2.85 carat oval green emerald, measuring 10.86 x 7.61 x 5.82 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style, clarity grade very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, vivid color saturation, excellent polish, origin Zambia. The mixed brilliant faceting combines a brilliant facet schema on the crown with larger, more planar pavilion facets, the result being concentrated internal color with lively scintillation when the table is oriented to incident light, and a broad flash dispersion at the girdle that enhances the stone presence within the setting. The emerald displays balanced proportions that preserve face up weight while maintaining depth for saturation and durability, and the GIA report provides independent confirmation of both identity and the described clarity and color attributes. At 2.85 carats the stone occupies a rare performance band for Zambian material, where slightly deeper pavilion angles and the mixed brilliant approach unify strong green saturation with notable clarity for the size.

The mounting is executed in platinum 950, selected for its density and long term stability, and engineered to maximize optical return from the emerald. The gem is cradled in a low profile bezel that transitions into a sculptural halo and split bail, the halo following the oval contour to frame the pavilion window and to deliver controlled contrast between the green center and the bright white metal. White round natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.46 carats are micro pavé set across the halo and on the polished split bail, clarity VS, color grade F G, providing pinpoint brilliance without overpowering the principal stone. The gallery is pierced and finished to permit light entry from the pavilion while preserving protective metal thickness around the girdle, and all steel tools points are removed in the final hand polishing to achieve the excellent finish. The piece is a study in proportion and craft, combining precision stone setting, matched diamond brightness, and platinum engineering to present a pendant that reads as both technical and iconic. The Natural Emerald Company endorses this piece as a standout addition to any serious collection, a wearable study in Zambian color, mixed brilliant cutting strategy, and meticulous platinum craftsmanship.