1.17 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

This 1.17 carat transparent Colombian emerald presents an Asscher cut with an octagonal outline, measuring 7.03 by 6.60 by 4.12 millimeters, and exhibits precise step faceting that produces broad, concentric light planes across the crown and pavilion. The Asscher faceting style emphasizes symmetry and a high table, creating a hall of mirrors effect that is particularly effective with strong green saturation. Color is graded vivid in intensity, a saturated bluish green that remains even across the table and into the corners, and polish is excellent with crisp facet junctions and a smoothly finished girdle that maximizes light return. Proportions were cut to balance depth and spread, allowing a substantial face up presence for a 1.17 carat stone, while maintaining angular pavilion facets that enhance clarity and directional flash.

Clarity is evaluated as slightly included at eye level, and the internal features should be considered distinguishing identifiers rather than imperfections, these natural inclusions include fine veils, narrow growth fractures, and pinpoint crystals that register as characteristic jardin under magnification, the arrangement and patterning of these features act like a fingerprint for the gem, providing traceable individuality and confirming natural origin. Enhancement is standard, applied to improve apparent clarity while preserving the stone chemistry and optical character, and the emerald is sourced from Colombia where classic crystallographic zoning and deep color often coexist with internal jardin. For the connoisseur who values provenance and lapidary precision, this stone from The Natural Emerald Company offers a well executed Asscher cut that showcases vivid color and natural internal structure, it is ideal for a bezel or cathedral set that protects the girdle while allowing the table and step facets to display their stepped reflections, and it will appeal to buyers who appreciate a transparent face up with natural inclusions that add history and identity to the gem.