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0.34 Ct. Emerald from Zambia
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Item ID: | E9307 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 4.87 Width: 3.99 Height: 2.95 |
Weight: | 0.34 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Standard |
Origin: help | Zambia |
Per carat price: help | $4,000 |
Imagine a tiny secret of the earth held in the palm of your hand, a cushion of light fashioned into a transparent 0.34 carat green emerald that seems to breathe with the deep green of Zambian forests. At 4.87 x 3.99 x 2.95 mm this gem wears a classic cushion outline with a mixed brilliant cut that scatters light like leaves shimmering in a breeze, its intense color intensity drawing the eye inward to a landscape of verdant fire. Slightly included when evaluated at eye level, it carries the natural garden of an emerald, a fingerprint of the earth that speaks of authenticity and history, its excellent polish lending a mirror to the soul of its hue. Enhanced by standard treatments common to fine emeralds, its clarity and saturation are offered in balance, and the origin of Zambia gives it a provenance of respected mines and strong character. Presented by The Natural Emerald Company, this stone is a whisper of romance, a heirloom in miniature that invites a setting of soft gold or cool platinum to cradle its luminous heart.
Beyond its poetry, this emerald is built with practicality in mind, registering approximately 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, a hardness that makes it resilient to everyday wear while remaining softer than corundum varieties such as ruby and sapphire which sit at 9, and naturally less hard than diamond which is 10, yet markedly firmer than many organic gems that cluster around 3. That balance means the gem will hold up well in a ring or pendant, while its slightly included nature and standard enhancement advise gentle care, mindful settings and protective designs to preserve its beauty. Avoiding harsh impacts, choosing a bezel or secure prong setting, and steering clear of ultrasonic cleaners will help maintain the emeralds glow, and conscientious craftsmanship will honor the stone as much as the sentiment it symbolizes. Let The Natural Emerald Company help you choose the perfect embrace for this Zambian treasure, a living green promise destined to deepen with every passing year.
