0.61 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This transparent round emerald weighs 0.61 carat, with precise dimensions of 5.49 x 5.49 x 3.61 mm, and presents a balanced depth of 65.7 percent. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with carefully directed step influenced facets on the lower pavilion, a combination that optimizes both scintillation and color saturation in a small round format. The gem displays intense color intensity, a pure green hue with slight bluish undertones that contribute to depth without leaning into darkness. Clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating minor internal characteristics that are typical for natural emeralds, and these inclusions are distributed in a manner that does not compromise the overall visual appeal. The polish is excellent, with facet junctions that show crisp meeting lines and smoothly finished facet planes, which enhances light return and creates an even face up appearance across the table and crown facets.

From a technical perspective the mixed brilliant cut in this round format is especially suitable for a 5.49 mm diameter, because the crown brilliance maximizes perceived size and sparkle, while the pavilion facet configuration preserves color saturation for intense green. The balance between table size and pavilion depth has been carefully executed to maintain a lively face up appearance, and the facet geometry yields lively pinfire scintillation under point light as well as broad flashes in softer lighting. The slightly included clarity grade means the stone exhibits small internal features that may be more visible under magnification than at normal viewing distance, and these features often interact with the intense green body color to produce depth and character rather than distraction. Enhancement is standard, a common and accepted practice for emeralds, implemented to improve apparent clarity while maintaining stability and long term appearance, and the excellent polish ensures minimal light loss at facet junctions which is critical for a gem in this size class.

For custom jewelry design this emerald is ideal due to its round shape and its 5.49 mm diameter, a size that translates well into a broad range of settings from classic solitaires to intricate halo and three stone arrangements. In a prong set solitaire the mixed brilliant crown will provide lively sparkle and allow the green to read strongly against both white and yellow metal, with four or six prongs offering different balances between security and visibility. A bezel setting will protect the gem, and when carefully executed with a thin bezel wall it can still allow the intense color to command attention, while a halo of white diamonds or light tone gemstones will enhance perceived brightness and make the green appear even more vivid. The dimensions and carat weight are also well suited to delicate pendant designs and refined study of proportionality when creating matched pairs for earrings, where symmetry of size and cut is critical. Designers seeking to emphasize classical elegance may choose warm yellow gold to intensify green richness, while contemporary designers may opt for platinum or white gold to emphasize contrast and scintillation.

When commissioning a bespoke setting from The Natural Emerald Company this gemstone offers both technical predictability and aesthetic versatility, making it an excellent candidate for custom engagement pieces, refined everyday pendants, and bespoke cocktail designs. The combination of intense color intensity, mixed brilliant facet architecture, slightly included clarity at eye level, and excellent polish provides a reliable foundation for a high quality finished piece, and the stone's Zambian origin brings known geological character and provenance that many collectors and clients value. In design discussions we recommend considering table to diameter proportion, prong placement to maximize the brilliant crown effect, and metal selection to complement the stone color, and we are available to provide precise measurements, detailed imagery, and mounting guidance to ensure the final piece meets exacting standards. This emerald embodies the balance between natural character and technical refinement that The Natural Emerald Company presents to clients who desire a gemstone ready for thoughtful custom crafting.