0.61 Ct. Emerald from Russia

This transparent round emerald weighs 0.61 carat, and measures 5.53 by 5.58 by 3.84 millimeters, exhibiting a finely executed mixed brilliant faceting style. The cutter has combined a brilliant crown geometry with a modified pavilion plane, producing crisp facet junctions that deliver scintillation while preserving face up color, and the excellent polish amplifies light return across the table and crown facets. Color is graded as medium intensity, a true green with a subtle bluish nuance that reads evenly across the round table, and the slightly included clarity grade evaluated at eye level indicates natural internal characteristics that do not significantly interrupt brilliance but do provide a fingerprint of origin. This stone is unenhanced, showing no clarity or color treatments, and its Russian provenance is evident in the typical crystal habit and inclusion types, making it a desirable specimen for connoisseurs who seek natural state material. The compact depth of 3.84 millimeters and the balanced spread of 5.53 by 5.58 millimeters maximize apparent size on finger or pendant settings, while the mixed brilliant proportions support both strong return in diffuse light and lively dispersion under spot lighting.

When configuring this round Russian emerald in a custom piece, consider combinations that either accentuate its green or create deliberate contrast, depending on the design intent. For high contrast and optical pop, a halo of small round brilliant diamonds in a four prong head will isolate the green face and increase perceived brightness, while tapered baguette side stones will elongate the finger plane and emphasize the stone as a center focus. For warmer metal palettes, pairing with eighteen karat yellow gold or rose gold will deepen the green and harmonize with slight bluish secondary tones, whereas platinum or white gold settings will read cooler and favor maximum scintillation. Complementary colored stones that work well include vivid pink sapphires for a vibrant triad, medium blue sapphires for a classic cool palette, and champagne diamonds for a subtle warm accent. For a more modern cluster, alternating small tsavorite garnets with white melee creates layered green textures and enhances natural saturation. At The Natural Emerald Company we can advise on bezel versus prong settings to protect the girdle and maintain visual table size, and we can provide scaled CAD renderings to show how the 0.61 carat round will balance with selected side stones and metal choices.