0.51 Ct. Emerald from Russia

Millions of years ago, deep beneath the Russian earth, this emerald began its slow and patient journey toward perfection, as hot beryllium rich fluids threaded through fractures in host rock, carrying traces of chromium and vanadium that would later become its vivid green. Over epochs of pressure and cooling, a compact crystal lattice formed, capturing tiny traces of its environment as characteristic inclusions, while allowing exceptional transparency to develop where conditions were ideal, resulting in this 0.51 carat pear shape green emerald with dimensions of 6.60 x 4.43 x 3.30 mm. The stone has been carefully fashioned into a mixed brilliant cut that opens the crystal to light in ways few traditional cuts do, creating lively scintillation while preserving the depth of hue, an intense color intensity that speaks to its Russian origin, a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level that preserves both character and brilliance, an excellent polish that maximizes light return, and a standard enhancement treatment that stabilizes the gem without masking its natural origins.

When compared to other market offerings, this emerald stands out for a rare balance of qualities that buyers often sacrifice one for another, many green stones on the market compromise color for clarity, or cut for weight, but this gem presents intense saturation and notable transparency within a well cut and finely polished pear outline, making it more visually striking than many heavily included or dull colored alternatives. The mixed brilliant faceting produces more sparkle than common step cuts while respecting the stone structure, the 0.51 carat weight and compact dimensions offer greater versatility for elegant rings and pendants, and the very slightly included clarity preserves natural character while remaining eye clean under casual observation, a combination that delivers superior perceived value and wearability. Sourced and presented by The Natural Emerald Company, this emerald reflects our commitment to responsibly sourced, meticulously assessed gemstones, offering collectors and designers a unique Russian example with both historical depth and modern brilliance, a choice that rewards those who appreciate true natural origin and balanced gemological excellence.