1.18 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

For centuries emeralds have carried the weight of empires and the quiet authority of private devotion, treasured by pharaohs, emperors, and artisans who understood that color can hold meaning beyond words. This pear shape Colombian emerald offered by The Natural Emerald Company is part of that long story, a single, transparent gem that embodies the continuity of a craft that spans millennia. At 1.18 carat, and with precise dimensions of 9.01 x 5.71 x 4.57 mm, this gem sits at a rare crossroads, where a size that is intimate enough for an elegant ring meets a presence that reads boldly in a pendant or heirloom pair. The pear shape, cut with a mixed brilliant approach, marries the geometry of classic cutting with the modern desire for brilliance, producing reflections that seem to flow like water. Set in traditions that date back to ancient lapidaries, this emerald is more than an object, it is a link to history, a small, perfect repository of place and time.

Viewed closely the stone reveals why collectors and connoisseurs prize Colombian emeralds, and why this particular example is exceptional. The color is intense, a saturated green that catches light and holds it, a trait that remains scarce among stones of comparable clarity and size. Transparency in emeralds of this hue is a precious trait, and this piece displays a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which allows the intense color to appear pure and uninterrupted by visible distractions. The mix of brilliant facets maximizes scintillation while respecting the internal character of the crystal, and the excellent polish ensures that every table and pavilion face returns light with a cool, lively clarity. The enhancement is standard, a recognized practice that stabilizes and honors the stone without diminishing its natural provenance. In comparison to the vast majority of emeralds that trade at similar weights, this gem’s combination of transparency, intense color, and refinement of cut places it in a much smaller group of truly rare stones.

There is a timelessness to the pear shape that invites continuity across generations, and this emerald is particularly suited to designs that seek to marry historical resonance with contemporary sensibility. A single stone like this can anchor a classic solitary ring, creating a focal point that reads as both antique and modern, or it can become the heart of a pendant that recalls devotional talismans worn by travelers and sovereigns. The vivid Colombian green sings against warm yellow gold and reads with noble restraint in cool white metals, giving designers freedom to honor tradition while shaping new narratives. For collectors, the rarity of a 1.18 carat emerald that is both intensely colored and noticeably transparent is significant, because larger stones often sacrifice color intensity and richly hued examples usually show heavier inclusions. Few stones in this weight class convey such a pure and saturated tone, and fewer still do so with the optical cleanliness and cut harmony found in this piece.

At The Natural Emerald Company we consider provenance and stewardship as intrinsic to the value of a gemstone, and this Colombian emerald carries both a lineage and a promise. Sourced from the storied emerald belts of Colombia, cut with respect to the stone’s natural strengths, and finished to an excellent polish, it stands ready to become part of a legacy design. For the discerning client who values history, rarity, and the quiet authority of a finely proportioned gem, this pear shape emerald is an opportunity to own a piece that will be admired across decades and generations. Whether your intention is to commission a bespoke setting, to expand a curated collection, or to invest in a gem that carries genuine rarity, we invite you to experience this emerald in person, and to allow The Natural Emerald Company to guide you through a stewardship that honors both the ancient past and a future of enduring beauty.