1.31 Ct. Emerald from Russia

This listing describes a transparent, 1.31 carat, pear shape green emerald, measuring 8.93 x 6.32 x 4.70 millimeters, originating from Russia. The gem has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut and is graded as slightly included at eye level, with medium color intensity and an excellent polish. Enhancement is standard, consistent with industry practice for emeralds, and the stone has been evaluated and presented by The Natural Emerald Company. These objective specifications set the framework for understanding the gem’s visual performance, structural proportions, and expected behavior under light.

The mixed brilliant cut applied to this pear shape emerald is purposefully designed to reconcile two often competing objectives for colored gemstones, namely, to maximize light return while preserving and intensifying the stone’s natural color. The mixed brilliant approach combines a brilliant-style crown, with a network of small, kite and star facets arranged around a central table, and a more layered pavilion, where step-like or elongated facets guide light back through the body of the gem. In this example, the proportions yield an effective depth of approximately 61.6 percent, a balance that supports both lively surface scintillation and deep color saturation. The pear outline further influences the optical performance, channeling light along the longitudinal axis to create a focused display of tone and contrast, while careful facet alignment and symmetry minimize the typical pear-shape bow-tie effect. The crown facets disperse incident light into fine flashes and facilitate quick, lively scintillation as the stone moves, whereas the pavilion geometry returns light through the hue-dominant spectral zones, enriching the perceived green without sacrificing brightness. The excellent polish ensures that facet junctions and planes act as efficient mirrors, reducing light scatter at the surface so that internal reflections remain strong and coherent.

Clarity and enhancement choices interact directly with how the cut renders light. The slightly included grade at eye level indicates the presence of small inclusions that are visible under close inspection but do not significantly obstruct transparency or light transmission in normal viewing conditions. The mixed brilliant cut, together with precise facet placement and an expert polish, diminishes the visual impact of these inclusions by breaking up larger internal features into smaller, less obtrusive reflections, and by orienting prominent facets to either mask or integrate these internal characteristics into the overall pattern of light return. Standard enhancement, commonly a stabilizing oiling, improves visual continuity and reduces the appearance of surface-reaching fissures, which allows the cut to perform closer to its intended specification, maximizing consistent light paths through the stone. The result is a gem that displays balanced scintillation and a stable, medium-intensity green, where light is both reflected and refracted to emphasize depth without overwhelming the color purity.

Practical considerations for setting and wear derive from the cut-driven optical behavior of this emerald. In a well-proportioned mounting, the pear shape and mixed brilliant faceting will emphasize finger-facing luster and dynamic movement, making the gem particularly suitable for center stone use in rings or pendants where its longitudinal light flow can be appreciated. The combination of excellent polish and controlled depth preserves visual integrity across lighting conditions, from indoor ambient light to daylight, while the standard enhancement and modest inclusions call for routine care and periodic inspection to maintain stability. The Natural Emerald Company presents this Russian emerald with documentation of its characteristics, offering a clear technical profile that reflects both the gem’s natural attributes and the thoughtful craftsmanship applied to its cutting and finishing.