1.06 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This 1.06 carat pear shape emerald from Zambia, presented by The Natural Emerald Company, measures 8.02 x 5.97 x 4.55 mm and exhibits a carefully executed mixed brilliant faceting scheme. The cutter has balanced crown and pavilion geometry to maximize internal light return while preserving weight, yielding strong facet scintillation without excessive windowing, and a length to width ratio of approximately 1.34 that reads elegant in both ring and pendant settings. Clarity is graded included at eye level, showing characteristic natural internal features that interact with light to enhance depth rather than detract from overall visual appeal, and the stone displays vivid color intensity with an excellent polish. Enhancement is standard, consistent with widely accepted clarity treatments for emeralds, applied to stabilize and improve apparent transparency while retaining the stone natural character.

In hue and tone this Zambian gem presents a vivid, pure green with a subtle cool bias, a profile that contrasts with several famous sources. Compared with classic Colombian green that often leans to a slightly bluish green and can present a lighter, more crystalline tone with high transparency, this Zambian example carries more saturated bodycolor and a deeper, fuller tone that reads as forest to grass green in varied lighting. Against Brazilian examples that frequently show a warmer, yellowish green and generally lighter tone, this stone is markedly more saturated and cooler. Compared with historic Ural and other older sources that can show darker, more bluish tones, this emerald remains vivid rather than overly dark, maintaining clarity of color across viewing angles with only a minor pleochroic shift typical of emeralds. For collectors and jewelers who prioritize intense pure green, controlled tone, and skilled faceting that emphasizes both brilliance and depth, this pear shape Zambian emerald represents a technically refined and visually striking choice.