0.10 Ct. Emerald from Afghanistan

A rare and intimate treasure from the heart of Afghanistan, this transparent 0.10 carat heart shaped emerald measures 3.57 by 3.56 by 1.46 millimeters, a perfect small statement piece that speaks to refined taste and discerning collection. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, the stone has been shaped to maximize both the classic depth of emerald color and the lively scintillation normally reserved for colorless gems. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, and the polish is excellent, allowing the green to breathe with an intense saturation that is immediately captivating. Enhancement is standard as is customary for emeralds, and The Natural Emerald Company presents this gem as part of an exclusive offering of Afghan origin pieces, each chosen for its exceptional balance of color, clarity, and craftsmanship. Owning this emerald is an invitation to join a select group of connoisseurs who appreciate provenance and the nuances of a truly natural, well cut stone.

Visually the heart shape and the mixed brilliant cut transform the emeralds natural glow into a personal display of light, movement, and depth. Where some emeralds present a softer, more diffuse sheen, this example returns light with a lively, polished face and faceted crown that produces a pleasing interplay of flashes and internal glow. The intense green hue reads as pure and saturated rather than dark or muted, and the very slight inclusions add character without disrupting light flow. Compared to Colombian emeralds that are often prized for a slightly bluish, watery transparency and a velvety inner scattering, and compared to Zambian emeralds that tend to deliver deeper, almost forest like tones, this Afghan gem sits apart with a vivid, saturated green that reads bright at the surface and deep within the pavilion. Against other green gemstones in the wider category, such as tsavorite which shows high brilliance and lively fire, or green tourmaline that often displays strong pleochroism, this emerald offers a different and rarer pleasure, a stoic and sophisticated radiance that is about color intensity and inner life rather than about sharp dazzling fire.

Technically the reflective qualities of emeralds differ from those of gems that emphasize dispersion and fire, and this heart shaped stone demonstrates the best of what an emerald can offer in reflection and light performance. The mixed brilliant cut here has been applied with the intention of balancing light return and color preservation, a delicate compromise that too shallow or too deep cuts can upset. The excellent polish ensures smooth facet junctions and consistent light bounce, resulting in a lively face up appearance that belies the gem size. In practical terms, this translates into a stone that reflects with a glassy, almost lucid surface flash while preserving the velvety saturation that makes emeralds so coveted. When compared to gems that have higher refractive indices and therefore more pronounced scintillation, such as garnets in the tsavorite family, this Afghan emerald instead offers sustained flashes and colored depths that linger in the viewer mind, a quality often described as inner glow. For collectors who prize a gem that performs beautifully under intimate viewing and in wearable settings, the reflective signature of this piece is especially desirable.

This heart shaped 0.10 carat emerald is a rare opportunity to own a piece with boutique appeal, an intimate gem that reads as both a personal talisman and a distinguished collector addition. The size and proportions make it ideal for delicate custom settings where the intense Afghan green can be showcased, whether as a minimalist ring focal point, a pendant centerpiece, or a refined stacking element. Because these stones are selected and presented by The Natural Emerald Company with full transparency about origin and enhancement, buyers can be confident that they are acquiring a genuine natural emerald with exceptional face up color and polish. Availability of such finely colored Afghan hearts is limited, and those who appreciate the subtle superiority of color saturated, well cut emeralds will recognize this stone as part of a small and privileged offering. Please reach out to our specialists for additional viewing options, custom mounting advice, or to reserve this singular heart shaped emerald for a bespoke commission, and enjoy the distinct pleasure of owning a gem whose reflective beauty and provenance make it an exclusive expression of nature and craftsmanship.