1.06 Ct. Emerald from Russia

When you are searching for a stone that will end the search for the perfect engagement ring center or the ideal addition to a discerning collection, this 1.06 carat marquise shape green emerald answers that need with poise and presence. This transparent gem measures 10.10 by 5.40 by 3.78 millimeters, and its mixed brilliant cut is designed to maximize both face up size and lively light performance. The clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the polish has been graded excellent, so you will enjoy crisp facet junctions and minimal visual distractions. With a medium color intensity and no enhancement, this Russian origin emerald presents a pure, natural green tone that feels authentic and rare, the kind of gem that reassures you that quality and provenance are as important to the piece as its beauty.

If you are comparing reflective qualities within the emerald family, this specimen stands out for its clarity and the way it returns light. The mixed brilliant cut combines the scintillation of a brilliant style with the controlled color display that emerald lovers prize, so the stone flashes white sparkle as well as vivid green flashes. Compared to many Colombian emeralds that are prized for deep, bluish green saturation, this Russian emerald offers a lighter, fresher green that often reads as more transparent and lively. Compared to Zambian emeralds which can have a slightly deeper, more bluish cast and sometimes denser body color, this stone gives a brisker, cleaner light return that emphasizes sparkle and crisp reflections. A crucial difference for collectors and bridal customers is that many emeralds on the market are enhanced with oil or other treatments to mask surface reaching fissures, and that can soften reflections and mute scintillation. Because this emerald is untreated, the reflections are direct and truthful, so the way it catches and scatters light is the gem speaking for itself, unaltered.

When you compare cuts and how they manage light, the marquise shape with a mixed brilliant faceting pattern offers a different visual service than a traditional emerald cut or a step cut. Step cuts tend to present broad, elegant flashes of color and emphasize the gem color in even planes, which is graceful for showing depth of hue, but they sacrifice scintillation. The marquise mixed brilliant, especially at these dimensions, spreads light across many small faces, so you get more scintillation, more lively motion, and a sense of movement when the stone is viewed on the hand. The elongated silhouette also creates a larger face up appearance for a 1.06 carat weight, which can be exactly what you want for a solitaire engagement ring that needs presence without excess bulk. The very slightly included clarity grade means inclusions are minimal at eye level and do not interrupt the paths of light through the pavilion, so you will experience clean, vibrant reflections more often associated with higher clarity stones, while still securing an authentic natural emerald character.

At The Natural Emerald Company we understand that you may be seeking a stone that combines aesthetic brilliance with integrity of origin and treatment. This Russian emerald answers that request by delivering natural, untreated color, a shape and faceting that favor sparkle and a face up appeal that flatters the hand. Whether you are planning a bespoke engagement setting, looking for a collector gem with honest provenance, or exploring stones for a high end design, this marquise mixed brilliant emerald is a solution that meets those needs. We stand ready to provide additional images and video to show how this stone performs under different lights, to supply certification and appraisal upon request, and to collaborate with you or your jeweler to create a setting that maximizes the stone geometry and reflective qualities. Let us help you bring this luminous Russian emerald into your collection, where its transparent clarity, excellent polish, and lively reflections will make the moment you choose it feel like the end of the search, and the start of something special.