1.12 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

This 1.12 carat oval emerald presents precise proportions and a level of natural color saturation that is notably uncommon in stones of similar size, it measures 7.99 by 5.97 by 4.21 millimeters, it is transparent with an intense green color intensity, and it carries a clarity grade of slightly included at eye level. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant configuration, engineered to balance optical return with color retention, and the overall polish has been executed to an excellent standard, producing crisp facet junctions and strong surface luster. Origin is Colombia, and importantly this emerald has received no enhancement, a factor that amplifies both its scarcity and its intrinsic market value when compared with the large majority of commercially available material. For buyers who prioritize natural, untreated stones, this specimen sits in a selective tier, because the combination of transparency, intense saturation, and unenhanced status at this carat weight is rare.

From a gemological and lapidary perspective the mixed brilliant faceting on this oval is designed to optimize two competing objectives, namely to maximize light return and to preserve the pure, saturated body color characteristic of Colombian material. The cutter used a brilliant style crown with well proportioned star and kite facets to promote scintillation, while the pavilion has been shaped with facet geometry that supports a deep, even color without sacrificing lively internal reflections. The total depth is approximately sixty percent of the average diameter, which is a balanced depth percentage for an oval mixed cut, this depth helps maintain the emeralds intense color without creating a windowed appearance. The table facet is sized to provide a stable face up presence while avoiding excessive contrast which can diminish apparent color. Slight inclusions are present, consistent with natural Colombian formation, they are distributed in a manner that does not interrupt the stones overall transparency or its ability to project saturated green across the table, and with a strong polish and accurate symmetry the stone delivers an attractive combination of face up brilliance and true color.

In the current market many emeralds of comparable weight will exhibit either lower transparency, a paler color grade, or they will have been treated with oiling or resin filling to improve apparent clarity and stability, this particular emerald from The Natural Emerald Company differs because it is unenhanced, transparent, and intensely colored, qualities that together make it considerably rarer than the typical, treated material found at this size. The stones oval geometry and mixed brilliant cut make it highly adaptable for precision settings where the cutters work can be appreciated, for example in a solitaire mounting with minimal bezel to showcase the table, in a three stone composition where color balance is critical, or in a finely calibrated halo setting that emphasizes the core saturation without overwhelming it. For connoisseurs seeking a collector grade Colombian emerald that combines natural provenance, meticulous cutting decisions, and an unusually pure expression of intense green at just over one carat, this gem represents a notable opportunity, for additional technical data, high resolution imagery, or to discuss bespoke mounting options, please contact The Natural Emerald Company.