0.38 Ct. Emerald from Afghanistan

There is a rare kind of joy that arrives when you hold a gem that seems to contain a living color, a depth that feels like a memory waiting to be made, and this 0.38 carat cushion shape green emerald from The Natural Emerald Company delivers that joy with quiet authority. Transparent and glowing with an intense green that catches the light and holds it, this emerald beckons anyone who values both the emotional resonance of a meaningful gift and the quiet confidence of a carefully chosen treasure. At 0.38 carat the weight of this emerald may at first seem modest, and yet every fraction of a carat matters for colored gemstones, where weight transforms presence and rarity into a palpable experience. When you cradle this gem, the weight becomes a promise of value, a signal that you are acquiring something both delicate and enduring, a stone that will anchor special moments for years to come.

The technical beauty of this emerald underpins its emotional power, and knowing the details makes the connection even deeper. The gem measures 5.16 x 4.28 x 2.53 mm, the cushion shape offers a soft, elegant silhouette, and the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize the fire and life within the stone. With a clarity grade of slightly included evaluated at eye level, the inclusions present are like fingerprints of the earth, a gentle reminder of natural origin that enhances personality rather than diminishing it. The intense color intensity radiates from within, and the excellent polish ensures each facet returns light to the eye with clarity and vibrancy. The enhancement is standard, a commonly accepted and stable treatment that helps reveal the emeralds iconic hue, and the origin is Afghanistan, a source known for producing stones with a deep, classic green that is highly prized among connoisseurs and collectors alike.

Weight in colored gemstones is not merely about size, it is the axis on which rarity and value turn, and a 0.38 carat emerald of this quality is a jewel that stands apart. Emeralds with intense color and transparency become exponentially rarer as carat weight increases, so finding an intensely colored, transparent stone at this weight is an invitation to own something scarce. The slight inclusions authenticate this nature made masterpiece, offering what collectors lovingly call the gardens of an emerald, those tiny landscapes that make each stone unique and alive. The cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut optimize the face up appearance, so the carat weight is expressed as plentiful color and presence on the finger, in a pendant, or as the centerpiece of a bespoke design. The excellent polish means that every millimeter of weight is used to its fullest visual advantage, so the 0.38 carat mass reads larger and more luminous than one might expect from the numbers alone.

Choosing this emerald from The Natural Emerald Company is an act of intentionality and of heart, a decision to give a gift that will be remembered the way a fine sentence lingers after it is spoken. Imagine presenting this gem for an anniversary, a milestone, or as an heirloom to begin a new chapter, knowing that its weight confers rarity, its color bestows emotion, and its origin carries the whisper of ancient geology. Our team at The Natural Emerald Company sources and presents gems with transparency and care, and we are here to guide you in understanding how the 0.38 carat weight elevates this stone beyond mere ornament to an investment in memory. If you seek a gem that is as meaningful as it is rare, this Afghan cushion emerald brings together the technical virtues of cut, polish, and provenance with the human virtues of love, joy, and enduring value, and it is ready to become the heart of your most cherished moments.