1.15 Ct. Emerald from Russia

This transparent green emerald is a precisely measured natural gemstone, weighing 1.15 carats and cut in an emerald shape to emphasize clarity and table surface area. The measured dimensions are 7.90 x 5.03 x 3.78 mm, giving a pleasing elongation and proportions well suited to a variety of fine jewelry settings. The color intensity is described as light, presenting a delicate green that reads clearly across the face of the stone. Clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which is consistent with the natural formation characteristics of emeralds. Polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and a refined surface finish that enhances visual appeal and light performance. Enhancement, no enhancement, indicates the stone has not been treated or filled, preserving its natural state as extracted from the source.

The emerald cut was selected for this specimen to maximize the gem’s transparency and to present a broad, elegant table that communicates the stone’s internal character. The step facets of an emerald cut create a refined optical environment where inclusions and color are shown honestly, and where the light return emphasizes tone and hue rather than brilliance alone. For a slightly included stone, the cut and the excellent polish are particularly important, because they help manage the way inclusions are presented and how the eye perceives clarity. With the dimensions provided, the gem sits comfortably within classic design proportions, offering a substantial presence on the finger when set in a solitaire or halo configuration, and retaining balance in pendant and earring applications. The face up appearance benefits from the cut, making the most of the 1.15 carat weight in visual spread and symmetry.

The fact that this emerald is offered without enhancement materially affects its gemological and market profile. Among emeralds, treatments such as oiling, resin filling, and other clarity enhancement techniques are common to stabilize and improve the appearance of the stone. A natural, untreated emerald is less common and therefore carries a premium among connoisseurs and collectors who value original material. No enhancement also means the stone requires informed consideration in setting and repair, because untreated emeralds do not have the optical alterations that fillings can produce. From a maintenance perspective, untreated emeralds benefit from standard precautions, including avoiding harsh chemicals and extreme heat, and having settings designed to protect the stone from impact. The combination of a conservative color intensity, slightly included clarity at eye level, excellent polish, and no enhancement makes this emerald a specimen that communicates natural origin and integrity, attributes that experienced buyers often prioritize.

Origin can be as influential as any technical specification when assessing an emerald, and this gem is from Russia, a source with a distinguished gemological and historical profile. Russian emeralds, particularly those from the Ural region historically associated with imperial collections, are recognized for a distinctive aesthetic and a long provenance of use in high quality jewelry. The geological conditions that produce Russian emeralds tend to yield stones with transparent, often lighter green tones and unique inclusion patterns that allow gemologists to trace provenance with greater confidence when combined with proper documentation. For collectors and designers, a Russian origin provides an additional layer of narrative and rarity, because Russian emeralds are not as commonly encountered as stones from some other producing regions. The Natural Emerald Company documents the source as part of our standard practice, supporting provenance, and providing buyers with clear information about the circumstances of extraction and supply. Taken together, the gem’s measured proportions, cut, unenhanced condition, and documented Russian origin create a well-rounded profile for those seeking a natural emerald with both aesthetic refinement and documented provenance.