0.55 Ct. Emerald from Afghanistan

This transparent 0.55 carat green emerald, presented by The Natural Emerald Company, is a compact and lively example of classic emerald beauty, with dimensions of 5.19 x 4.58 x 3.72 millimeters, a mixed brilliant cut, and an excellent polish that gives it a refined face up appearance. The stone shows medium color intensity with a fresh, vibrant green that reads clean against skin in hand photographs used for scale, and the mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to enhance brilliance while retaining a pleasing shape for custom settings. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, a common and expected attribute for natural emeralds, and the stone has undergone standard enhancement, which is industry terminology for accepted clarity treatments typically used to stabilize and enhance visual appeal. For a discerning buyer who values both aesthetic quality and technical transparency, this emerald demonstrates balanced proportions, good polish, and honest disclosure from source to setting.

Understanding the clarity and cutting characteristics of this emerald will help an educated buyer appreciate its practical and aesthetic strengths. Slightly included at eye level means that natural inclusions are visible when the stone is observed without magnification, they present as fine jardinity and internal fractures that are a fingerprint of emerald formation, and they do not significantly disrupt the gem s overall transparency or color. The mixed brilliant cut combines facets that promote scintillation and return of light, while the pavilion and crown angles have been managed to support face up size and color saturation, making the most of the stone s modest carat weight. Excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and consistent light performance across the table and crown facets, and the compact dimensions make this gem versatile for delicate solitaires or as a central stone in bespoke, minimalist designs.

Origin plays an important role in value and character, and this emerald comes from Afghanistan, a region known for producing stones with bright green hues and lively tone. The geological conditions there favor chromium and vanadium traces that impart the desirable green, and miners in key pockets extract material that often exhibits the natural inclusions and optical characteristics collectors and connoisseurs expect. At The Natural Emerald Company we work directly with trusted partners in Afghanistan to ensure traceability and to better understand the geological story behind each piece we offer. We disclose enhancement status as standard, and we encourage buyers to request further documentation or independent laboratory reports if they require additional verification of origin, treatment, or other technical parameters prior to purchase.

For the conscious consumer this emerald is an ethical and considered addition to a curated collection, it offers natural origin, traceable sourcing practices, and an aesthetic that balances rarity with wearability. Because the stone has standard enhancement and slightly included clarity at eye level, a protective setting such as a bezel or a secure prong design recommended by experienced jewelers will preserve the gem s integrity for everyday wear, while allowing the mixed brilliant cut to display attractive sparkle. This emerald is well suited to bespoke engagement rings for buyers who prefer smaller, meaningful center stones, to elegant pendant pieces that showcase color, or to paired stones in heirloom inspired designs. The Natural Emerald Company stands by a commitment to responsible sourcing, transparent communication, and selector guidance, and we welcome enquiries from buyers seeking a detailed report, custom setting advice, or assistance in selecting complementary stones for a thoughtful and sustainable jewelry purchase.