1.04 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

There are gemstones, and then there are moments of geological fate captured and refined into objects of singular desire. This exceptional pear shaped emerald, weighing 1.04 carat, is one such moment, offered to a select few by The Natural Emerald Company. Transparent and alive with a vivid green, the stone measures 10.21 by 5.81 by 3.70 millimeters, and has been masterfully fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation with color. At eye level it presents a clarity grade of very slightly included, a rarity among emeralds of this intensity and transparency. The polish is excellent, and the gem has received standard enhancement to secure and stabilize its beauty. Originating in Colombia, this emerald is not merely a jewel, it is a provenance of prestige, a statement reserved for collectors and connoisseurs who understand the significance of owning a piece that exemplifies both nature and expert craft.

Long before it came to rest in the hands of our cutters, this emerald began its journey millions of years ago deep beneath the Earth’s surface, in an era of upheaval and transformation. Tectonic forces folded and fractured ancient rock layers, creating pathways for mineral rich hydrothermal fluids to travel. In rare and precise conditions, elements such as beryllium combined with chromium and vanadium from surrounding host rocks, and under sustained pressure and temperature, emerald crystals began to form, atom by atom. The formation was not sudden, it was a patient and deliberate accumulation, each layer of crystalline structure recording shifts in the chemistry and temperature of the fluids that fed it. Tiny inclusions were sometimes trapped within, natural signatures of the environment in which the crystal grew, and it is these minute features, when present at a very slight level, that authenticate the gem’s natural origin while also contributing to its unique character and depth.

When this Colombian crystal was liberated from its geological cradle, it entered a second phase of transformation, one guided by human hands with reverence for what time and nature had already achieved. At our atelier we selected a shape that would honor the stone’s innate color and clarity, choosing the elegant pear silhouette for its ability to focus the vivid green into a point of light that flatters both modern and classic settings. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to amplify life and fire, splitting light into flashes that dance through the transparent body of the gem. Throughout the cutting and polishing process the cutter preserved as much weight as possible while ensuring the proportions at 10.21 by 5.81 by 3.70 millimeters created an optimal window into the stone, allowing its vivid color intensity and excellent polish to be fully appreciated. Standard enhancement was applied conservatively and with complete transparency, a customary treatment used to improve durability and to present the stone as it will be enjoyed, without masking its origin or natural features.

To possess this emerald is to join an exclusive lineage of ownership, to wear a jewel that carries within it a miniature history of the Earth, and the attentive stewardship of The Natural Emerald Company. This is an opportunity to claim a rare Colombian emerald that is both exquisitely proportioned and unusually transparent for its color intensity, a stone that will serve as a private emblem of taste, and as an heirloom to pass through generations. Each glance will reveal layers of origin, craftsmanship, and the patient forces that conspired to create it, and each time it is set or worn it will announce a rare discernment. We curate only a limited number of such pieces at any time, ensuring that each owner becomes part of a privileged circle who recognize the true value of rarity, provenance, and meticulous craft. If you seek a singular gem that embodies millions of years of geology and the highest standards of human artistry, this 1.04 carat Colombian pear shaped emerald awaits its place in your collection.