1.20 Ct. Emerald from Russia

At The Natural Emerald Company we present gemstones not merely as objects of beauty, but as carriers of history and witnesses to generations. This pear shaped green emerald of 1.20 carat channels a lineage that stretches back to the grand jewelry collections of empires, a stone that feels at home within classical settings as comfortably as it commands attention in modern heirloom pieces. Its Russian origin evokes the storied past of Ural emeralds, which have long been prized for their purity and refined tones by connoisseurs and royalty. In an age when many gems are mass produced or heavily treated, this transparent emerald retains a timeless character that speaks to collectors who cherish legacy, craftsmanship, and stones with provenance that can be felt as much as seen.

This specimen is notable for its precise measurements of 8.37 by 6.35 by 4.54 millimeters, a size that is exceptional for Russian emeralds of true transparency and light green hue. The weight of 1.20 carat places it in a rare category, because stones of this magnitude with clear, light color intensity and good transparency seldom surface from the historic Russian deposits. The gem has been fashioned into a pear shape with a mixed brilliant cut, a decision that balances scintillation and color display. Its clarity grade is slightly included as evaluated at eye level, a level of inclusion that affirms the natural origin while allowing brilliant light return. The polish is excellent, and the enhancement is standard, a common and accepted treatment that stabilizes and subtly improves clarity without compromising the stone’s natural personality.

The pear shape and mixed brilliant faceting together create a jewel that sparkles with a refined complexity, giving life to the lighter green color in a way that more saturated but smaller stones sometimes cannot. The faceting pattern directs flashes of white and green light across the table and pavilion, emphasizing the gem’s transparency and clean appearance. Compared to many alternatives, which tend to be either smaller with similar color or larger but heavily included and darker, this emerald occupies a middle ground that is surprisingly rare. The slightly included clarity provides evidence of authenticity, a fingerprint of the earth that formed the stone, while the excellent polish ensures each facet performs perfectly. For settings, the pear silhouette lends itself to pendants, solitaire rings, or as a focal point in classic three stone designs, and it adapts elegantly to yellow gold for a vintage look or to white gold and platinum for a more restrained, museum quality aesthetic.

Owning a gem from The Natural Emerald Company is an invitation to preserve and pass on a legacy, a choice for those who value story as much as sparkle. This Russian emerald, with its combination of transparent body, light green color intensity, balanced proportions, and the uncommon 1.20 carat weight, stands apart from the usual market offerings. Collectors who focus on historically significant origins will appreciate the connection to the traditions of Russian gemstone appreciation, while jewelers and private clients will find in this stone a centerpiece that commands respect without ostentation. We welcome you to consider this emerald for its rarity in both size and color, and to imagine it set into a design that will carry its quiet history forward for generations.