1.02 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

If you are seeking a single stone that resolves the balance between rich color depth and wearable sparkle, this transparent 1.02 carat round green emerald is the perfect solution, offered by The Natural Emerald Company. The gem measures 7.02 by 7.06 by 4.23 mm, and it is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that was selected to maximize both light return and color saturation. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is slightly included, which maintains natural character without compromising beauty. The color intensity is described as intense, the polish is excellent, and the enhancement is standard, all attributes that combine to make this emerald ideal for a striking engagement ring or a high quality collector piece. Origin Zambia. The mixed brilliant faceting allows the stone to hold its deep green voice while delivering lively flashes across the table, creating presence on the hand or in a cabinet.

Compared to other gemstones in its category, this Zambian emerald offers a unique presentation of reflective qualities, it favors velvety color and controlled scintillation over the blinding brilliance of higher refractive gems. Against step cut emeralds, which emphasize color with broad flashes and a window like view into the stone, this mixed brilliant cut produces more dispersed sparkle, making the gem read larger and more dynamic under varied lighting. Compared to green sapphires and tsavorite garnets, which typically show higher sparkle and stronger fire due to different refractive and dispersion properties, this emerald rewards the viewer with deeper saturation and a luxurious, oil like glow that few other green gems can match. The excellent polish enhances surface reflection so light enters and returns with clean highlights, while the slight inclusions add authenticity and internal texture that collectors value. If your priority is a gemstone that blends intense, true green color with considered sparkle and reliable craftsmanship, this Zambian emerald from The Natural Emerald Company is the solution that ends the search.