1.13 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

When you are searching for a gemstone that ends your quest, this transparent 1.13 carat cushion shape green emerald answers precisely to that need, because it combines rare natural character with wearable elegance. Sourced from Zambia and offered by The Natural Emerald Company, this gem measures 7.35 x 5.38 x 4.14 mm, and it is cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize both internal fire and the pure green tone that defines an exceptional emerald. Its color intensity is intense, the polish is excellent, and it is entirely free of enhancement, which is uncommon among emeralds and makes it an outstanding choice for anyone who wants an authentic, untreated stone for an engagement ring, for an heirloom piece, or for a collector who values provenance and natural beauty. The clarity is graded as included at eye level, and those characteristic inclusions are not flaws to hide, they are natural fingerprints that confirm this stone as a unique product of the earth, offering personality and a story you cannot replicate with a laboratory process.

If you are weighing natural emeralds against lab grown alternatives, this Zambian emerald highlights the advantages of choosing a natural stone when what matters most is rarity, depth of color, and a genuine connection to place and time. Lab grown gems can be attractive for their clean appearance and lower entry price, but they are manufactured to uniformity, often lacking the internal mapping and organic features that collectors and sentimental buyers prize. This emeralds inclusions serve as its biography, reassuring you of authenticity, while its untreated status means you are receiving the stone exactly as nature formed it, not altered to improve appearance. Many natural emeralds undergo treatments to enhance clarity or color, and a stone with no enhancement carries greater appeal for those who value natural integrity and potential long term retention of value. The mixed brilliant cut of this cushion shape balances surface brilliance with color saturation, creating lively scintillation under direct light yet preserving the rich green that is the heart of the gem. The dimensions of 7.35 x 5.38 x 4.14 mm make it practical for a variety of settings, from a secure bezel for everyday wear to a more open prong design that highlights the sparkle of the cut, and its 1.13 carat weight offers a statement presence without overpowering the hand.

You want reassurance, provenance, and a jewel that will be treasured for a lifetime, and that is exactly what The Natural Emerald Company provides with this piece. For someone planning an engagement ring, this emerald brings a distinctive personality to a ring, pairing beautifully with warm metals to emphasize the green, or with platinum and diamonds to frame its intense color. For collectors, untreated Zambian emeralds with a transparency and color intensity like this are an attractive addition because they combine visual beauty with geological authenticity. We recommend viewing the stone in hand when possible, because the play of light and the particular way the mixed brilliant facets interact with the inclusions is best appreciated up close, and our team is ready to advise on settings and care to protect the gem for daily wear. If you seek a gem that is more than a commodity, but a piece of natural history to wear and pass down, this emerald delivers on beauty, provenance, and rarity, making it the perfect solution for your search. Contact The Natural Emerald Company for more details, and let us help you make this remarkable Zambian emerald the center of your next special piece.