1.26 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

From the mineral rich mountains of Colombia to the quiet workbenches in our studio, this emerald has a story that ties earth and hand together. Deep in Colombian emerald country, where rivers cut through green slopes and miners listen to the pulse of the land, pockets of crystalline beryl form over millions of years. Sediment, pressure, and the slow passage of time coaxed trace chromium and vanadium into the stone, painting it with the vivid green that collectors and connoisseurs cherish. At The Natural Emerald Company we respect that history, and we work directly with trusted local partners who honor traditional mining practices and the communities that have guarded these deposits for generations. The journey of this gem is one of patience and care, a passage from rough that held potential into a finished jewel that reveals the landscape within its facets, a tangible fragment of Colombian earth and culture ready to be carried into new stories.

This particular stone is a transparent 1.26 carat emerald, fashioned into an asscher cut with an octagonal outline, measuring 6.98 by 6.34 by 4.55 millimeters. The asscher cut gives the gem a refined step faceting that emphasizes depth and clarity, creating a hall of mirrors effect that draws the eye into the heart of its vivid color intensity. Under careful evaluation the clarity grade is slightly included at eye level, a respectful testament to its natural origin, where tiny inclusions are like fingerprints left by the stone as it formed. The polish is excellent, so each facet meets the next with crisp lines and a glossy finish that amplifies brilliance. Enhancement follows the standard practice for emeralds, improving the stone without obscuring its natural character, and the documented origin is Colombia, a provenance that speaks to both rarity and heritage. When you hold this emerald, you hold an object whose physical measurements are precise, and whose story is generous.

As someone who guides collectors and clients, I pay close attention to how a gemstone will live with its wearer, and this emerald was cut and finished with daily wearability in mind. Emeralds have a hardness that places them among the more resilient colored gemstones, with toughness that allows for frequent wear when they are set thoughtfully. The asscher cut with its stepped facets and strong pavilion geometry helps reduce vulnerability by distributing light and stress evenly, and the excellent polish reduces surface weaknesses that could catch. Because this stone is slightly included, choosing a protective setting will maximize its lifespan, for instance a bezel or a low prong design will shelter the edges and table while letting the color glow. Routine care is simple, remove the piece for heavy manual tasks, avoid prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals, and have the setting checked periodically by a trusted jeweler. With those considerate habits, this emerald is ideal for daily wear in a ring, pendant, or pair of earrings, proving that a naturally formed treasure can be both beautiful and practical.

At The Natural Emerald Company we celebrate the relationship between origin, craft, and daily life, and this 1.26 carat Colombian asscher emerald embodies that philosophy. Our cutters shaped the stone to enhance its vivid green and to honor its inclusions as part of its fingerprint, and our gemological documentation follows it from mine to finished gem so you can wear it with confidence in provenance and quality. Whether you imagine this stone as the center of an engagement ring that will be passed down, as a striking pendant that punctuates daily outfits, or as a bespoke commission that reflects a personal milestone, we are ready to collaborate on settings that protect and celebrate it. I am available to discuss mounting options, to share close up imagery and reports, and to guide you through care and maintenance so that the emerald stays luminous for years. If you are drawn to a gemstone that carries landscape, history, and skilled hands toward a life on the wrist or the finger, this emerald is a living link, and we at The Natural Emerald Company are honored to help place it into your story.