0.40 Ct. Emerald from Afghanistan

Emeralds have been celebrated across civilizations for millennia, revered by empires and artisans for their deep green allure and enduring symbolism of rebirth and nobility, this finely faceted Afghan emerald in an asscher octagon shape continues that long lineage, its transparent body weighing 0.40 carat and measuring 4.48 by 4.09 by 3.13 mm, the Asscher inspired faceting calls to mind antique jewelry styles favored by collectors who value symmetry, light play, and the calm geometry of a cut that emphasizes depth and clarity, at The Natural Emerald Company we present this gem as both a historical echo and a modern statement piece, one that links contemporary craftsmanship to the same centuries old appreciation for proportion and beauty that made emeralds central to royal and sacred adornment.

The gem exhibits an intense color intensity that captures the eye with a saturated, vivid green, its excellent polish allowing window like facets to reflect light evenly across the table and pavilion, clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, these natural inclusions are a map of the earths processes and they add character to the stone, the transparency remains notable despite those features, and because the stone has undergone standard enhancement we disclose that common treatment which stabilizes and improves visual appeal without compromising the gem structure, the asscher octagon proportions create broad stepped facets that emphasize the stones inner glow and make the intense color appear both pure and deep, this combination of a precise cut, lively color, and thoughtful finishing results in a gem that reads as refined and timeless.

For the conscious consumer, provenance matters as much as aesthetic, this emerald originates from Afghanistan, a region with a proud mining heritage, at The Natural Emerald Company we commit to ethical sourcing practices that honor miners and communities, we work with trusted local partners to ensure fair labor conditions, transparent purchase processes, and contribution to local development initiatives that support education and sustainable livelihoods, we seek traceability from mine to market and provide full disclosure of treatments and origin, the standard enhancement applied is communicated clearly to buyers so that there are no surprises upon receipt, by choosing this emerald you are selecting a stone that is presented with integrity, and that sits comfortably within a collection curated for responsibility as well as beauty, the history of emerald treatment and trade is long, and modern ethical standards are an important continuation of that story, ensuring that legacy stones also support the well being of the places and people who bring them into the world.

This 0.40 carat asscher octagon emerald is ideal for a collector who values pieces with provenance and personality, its compact dimensions allow for elegant solitaire rings, classic three stone settings, or understated pendants that let the stones intense green be the focal point, the slightly included clarity will give a handcrafted, lived in character that pairs well with warm gold settings for a vintage aesthetic, or with cool platinum for a modern minimalist look, because the cut emphasizes clarity and color rather than sheer size, the gem carries a presence larger than its carat weight would suggest, it is a jewel that bridges eras, from ancient courts to contemporary conscious wardrobes, and at The Natural Emerald Company we are honored to offer it to someone who seeks not only beauty, but also a meaningful connection to origin, craft, and ethical stewardship.