1.15 Ct. Emerald from Russia

This transparent, fancy shaped green emerald weighs 1.15 carat and measures 8.70 by 5.35 by 4.03 mm, supplied by The Natural Emerald Company. The cutting style is faceted with a step cut, producing broad linear facets that accentuate the color planes of the stone. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, a common and acceptable characteristic for natural emeralds, while color displays medium intensity, contributing to an even, fresh green appearance. The piece has an excellent polish, delivering crisp facet junctions and controlled light return, and it has received standard enhancement, consistent with trade practices. The origin is Russia, a provenance that is less commonly encountered than some other emerald localities, and which adds context to the geological background of the gem.

At 1.15 carat the stone occupies an important weight category, larger than accent or melee sizes and sufficiently substantial to provide presence in a single stone ring or a bespoke pendant, while remaining practical for everyday wearable designs. Carat weight is a primary driver of rarity and value for emeralds, because larger natural crystals that can be cut to preserve both color and acceptable clarity are comparatively uncommon. In this instance the combination of 1.15 carat weight, transparency, medium color intensity and a step cut produces a balance between visual impact and suitability for precision mounting, the step cut further emphasizing color rather than excessive brilliance, and the slightly included clarity preserving natural character without compromising the appearance of the stone for most settings. The gemstone proportions, with a depth of 4.03 mm relative to a length of 8.70 mm and a width of 5.35 mm, indicate a well balanced pavilion and crown relationship that contributes to the recorded carat weight while preserving face up spread. Retention of weight during cutting is an intentional decision that enhances rarity, because cutters often sacrifice carat to improve color or clarity. This emerald therefore represents a considered balance between size, optical performance and natural character, suitable for elegant solitaire or refined three stone settings, offered with the quality attributes described by The Natural Emerald Company.