0.35 Ct. Emerald from Afghanistan

From the high altitude valleys of Afghanistan, where veins of metamorphic rock have held secret pools of green for millennia, this emerald began its story. Miners in small, time honored operations followed the same fractures that ancient hands once traced, and from that patient labor a transparent crystal emerged with a vivid heart. The rough showed promise in color and clarity, and skilled cutters at The Natural Emerald Company saw the potential to transform that promise into a precise princess shape that would face the light with intention. The journey from Afghan earth to finished gem involved careful selection, a modest enhancement that is disclosed and standard in fine emeralds, and an exacting cut that honors the stone rather than forcing it. This narrative of origin matters, because when a gem carries the provenance of a storied region, and the hands that touched it were both experienced and respectful, the result is a piece that contains both beauty and history.

At 0.35 carat this princess shape green emerald sits in a sweet and rare size category, and that weight is central to its value and desirability. Weight in carats governs more than price per carat, it governs rarity in a non linear way, and a transparent emerald with vivid color and a clean face up presentation at three tenths of a carat is less common than its decimal might imply. The stone measures 3.99 x 3.97 x 3.46 mm, dimensions that give it a balanced face up presence for delicate rings, refined pendants, and bespoke settings where proportion matters. The princess cut maximizes the stone surface that meets the eye, creating a modern square silhouette with lively pavilion facets that return light, and the excellent polish ensures those returns are crisp and bright. The clarity grade is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a quality that is entirely consistent with natural emerald formation, and that slight inclusion often acts as a fingerprint of authenticity rather than a flaw. The vivid color intensity is the defining attribute, a saturated green that reads immediately as an emerald rather than any other green gem, and that depth of color amplifies the significance of the 0.35 carat weight, because true vividness at this size commands attention and rarity in equal measure.

When you hold this gem you will feel how the weight and cut work together to project color and presence. Compared with a very shallow but larger face up stone, a well proportioned 0.35 carat princess emerald like this one concentrates color without appearing heavy, making it versatile for both minimal and statement settings. The standard enhancement applied is part of traditional emerald finishing practice, undertaken to stabilize and improve appearance while respecting the stone integrity, and full disclosure accompanies purchase. At The Natural Emerald Company we assess weight alongside proportions, color, and clarity to determine both aesthetic and market value, and this stone represents a finely tuned balance. Its compact dimensions mean that metalwork can cradle it close to the finger, or let it float in a bezel or four prong head where the precise corners of a princess shape can be showcased. Craftspeople appreciate that a 0.35 carat emerald with excellent polish will set cleanly and sit comfortably, allowing the vivid green to become the focal point of an heirloom piece.

This emerald is a quiet testament to geological time, to human skill in extraction and cutting, and to the careful stewardship that transforms a crystal into a jewel. The Afghan origin we disclose is part of its character, a reminder of the old trade routes and local expertise that continue to produce remarkable stones. Choosing this 0.35 carat princess emerald is choosing a gem that carries rarity in its weight, color, and cut, a gem that will read as precious in both jewelry design and provenance. At The Natural Emerald Company we take pride in connecting collectors and designers with stones that tell their own stories, and we stand ready to assist with custom mounting ideas, certificate documentation, and guidance on care to preserve the stone for generations. If you seek an emerald that merges authentic origin, vivid color, and a perfectly measured 0.35 carat presence, this princess cut gem is a refined and rare invitation to make a personal piece of natural history your own.