1.11 Ct. Cabochon Emerald from Pakistan

Emeralds have carried the weight of history across continents and centuries, treasured by pharaohs, emperors, and poets for their serene green that speaks of life and renewal. Worn by royalty and set into ceremonial regalia, the emerald has long symbolized rebirth, wisdom, and the enduring beauty of the natural world. This carved silence of green has a quiet authority, a presence that does not shout but commands attention through depth and hue. When you hold an emerald, you are holding a fragment of the earth that has been refined over eons, and that connection to the past is part of its power. At The Natural Emerald Company we celebrate that lineage, offering stones that are selected not only for their beauty, but for the stories they whisper about place, time, and the patient work of geology.

This particular gem is a translucent 1.11 carat oval green emerald, cut as a cabochon with dimensions of 7.77 x 5.29 x 4.39 mm, a profile that favors luminous color over facet driven brilliance. The cabochon cut is an ancient treatment, one that predates modern faceting and was chosen for gemstones intended to radiate soft inner light, rather than to fracture and scatter it. The surface of this gem shows an excellent polish that allows the intense green color to read evenly across the dome, offering a deep and inviting field of green that appears to glow from within. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is slightly included, a natural signature of emerald formation, and those modest inclusions lend character and authenticity, a reminder that each emerald is a unique record of the conditions under which it formed. The enhancement is standard, applied to improve stability and appearance in a manner consistent with long standing gem trade practice, and the overall effect is one of classical elegance, a stone that speaks to tradition rather than fleeting fashion.

The origin of this emerald is Pakistan, a source of important emerald deposits with geological stories as compelling as any written by miners and lapidaries. Pakistani emeralds are known for their rich green tones and for bearing the geological memory of mountainous terrain where mineral rich fluids met the right conditions to form beryl. That provenance adds a layer of meaning to the gem, tying it to a landscape of folded rock and mineral veins, and to communities whose experience and skill bring these stones to light. In design, the cabochon profile invites settings that protect the stone while maximizing its visual impact, settings such as high bezels, softly rounded halos, or classic signet and cocktail forms that allow the color to dominate. Because the stone is translucent and shows intense color, it adapts beautifully to both yellow gold for a warm, historic character, and to white metal for a more modern, restrained presentation. For those who value the antiquity of a design, a simple bezel set on a substantial band will echo the forms used by artisans across the ages, allowing the wearer to carry a sense of continuity and timelessness.

Care and stewardship are part of honoring a gemstone, and we advise handling this cabochon emerald with the respect it deserves. Because the enhancement is standard, avoid harsh heat, prolonged exposure to chemicals, and aggressive ultrasonic cleaning, as these can alter the appearance or stability of the treatment. Instead, clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and store the gem separately to prevent scratches from harder stones. At The Natural Emerald Company we provide full disclosure of origin, treatment, and characteristics, because transparency is the foundation of trust between a gem cutter, a seller, and the person who will wear the stone into the next chapter of its life. This emerald is as much an heirloom as it is an adornment, ideal for someone who seeks a connection to tradition, an object that will be appreciated not only for its immediate beauty, but for the legacy it carries forward. For collectors, designers, and connoisseurs who value history and authenticity, this green cabochon offers a direct and elegant way to own a piece of the earth that has been refined by time and human care.