1.05 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

From the heart of Colombia to the careful hands of our master cutters at The Natural Emerald Company, this 1.05 carat asscher octagon green emerald carries a story that begins millions of years ago. Deep within Colombian bedrock, mineral rich fluids slowly deposited chromium and vanadium, gifting the stone with its intense green color. Generations of miners, often working in close knit communities, brought the rough to the surface, where it was passed to experienced graders and cutters who recognized the promise of its tone and saturation. We measured the finished gem at 6.21 by 6.18 by 4.32 millimeters, a balanced and harmonious size that feels substantial on the finger while preserving the gem’s natural origin. The clarity is graded included when evaluated at eye level, a characteristic that reveals the gem’s internal geography and affirms its authenticity, and the piece has been finished with excellent polish and standard enhancement, as is customary for emeralds, to present its color at its most expressive.

The choice of an asscher cut, with its distinctive step facets and refined octagonal outline, was made to honor the stone’s inner life rather than to erase it. Unlike brilliant cuts that chase maximum scintillation, the asscher cut invites a contemplative appreciation of hue and depth, creating broad facets that allow the eye to travel through the green and meet the stone’s internal features. The asscher’s precise symmetry highlights the evenness of the color and allows the intense green to appear both stable and alive, depending on the light and the viewer’s angle. Our cutters deliberately balanced weight retention and proportion to yield the present 1.05 carat size, ensuring the gem sits with dignity in a bezel or a four prong setting. The included clarity should not be read as flaw alone, it is the botanical like jardin that many collectors cherish in emeralds, telling a geological history and offering a fingerprint that proves the stone grew in nature. The standard enhancement applied is a traditional, trade accepted treatment that improves clarity without disguising origin, and we always provide full disclosure so you know exactly what you own.

When comparing this natural Colombian emerald to lab grown alternatives, it helps to consider both material science and human story. Lab grown emeralds are remarkable achievements, they can replicate the chemistry and crystalline structure of natural stones and they often present fewer inclusions for a lower price, making them attractive for fashion oriented pieces. However, a natural emerald is not merely chemistry in crystal form, it is the result of a singular combination of place, pressure, and time, a narrative that cannot be replicated in a laboratory. The inclusions that form the jardine of a natural emerald are microscopic archives, proof of origin that collectors and connoisseurs prize, and they often contribute to the perceived depth and complexity of color in ways that differ subtly from lab created stones. In practical terms, natural Colombian emeralds tend to hold and appreciate in market desirability for collectors who value provenance and rarity, while lab grown stones are valued for accessibility and technical perfection. At The Natural Emerald Company we find that many clients choose natural stones when they seek an heirloom, an emblem of a specific landscape and culture, a gem whose imperfections read as authenticity and whose story can be retold across generations.

Owning this asscher octagon Colombian emerald is an invitation to connect with the earth and with the hands that brought it to light. We are proud to work closely with miners and local partners to promote responsible sourcing and fair practices, and we stand behind full disclosure of origin and enhancement. For design considerations, the geometry of the asscher cut shines in settings that allow the table to face the viewer directly, settings that protect the stone while letting the rich green and step facets do the speaking. If you wish, we can provide high resolution images and a loupe view so you may explore the jardin and the interaction of light with the step facets, and our team can advise on metal choices and mounting styles that will best complement the intense color and excellent polish. This 1.05 carat Colombian emerald from The Natural Emerald Company is more than a gem, it is a vessel of geology, culture, and craftsmanship, ready to become the next chapter in your story.