1.36 Ct. Emerald from Russia

A deep green like a secret kept beneath northern pines, this transparent 1.36 carat fancy shape green emerald arrives with the quiet confidence of something meant to be treasured forever. Measuring 8.44 x 6.50 x 4.56 mm, its mixed brilliant cut allows light to enter and blossom, a subtle choreography of fire and verdant depth. Slightly included when evaluated at eye level, these gentle inclusions are signatures of the earth, small testimonies that remind the beholder of the gem s natural origin and history. Its intense color intensity is the first thing you will notice, a saturated green that reads as both noble and alive. The excellent polish gives each facet a glassy finish that breathes with the movement of the wearer. Enhanced to the standard commonly used to bring out the best in emeralds, and sourced from Russia, this stone carries with it a northern provenance that feels storied and singular. At The Natural Emerald Company we cherish that history, and we present this emerald as a quiet poem, ready to become the heart of a custom creation that will speak of devotion, continuity, and refined taste.

Imagine this emerald cradled at the center of a ring or pendant, surrounded by a halo of petite round brilliant diamonds that act like a ring of morning stars, lifting the green to a luminous place. The mixed brilliant cut plays harmoniously with brilliant cut accents, each diamond echoing the emerald s facets and amplifying its glow. For a softer, warmer romance, picture tiny blush pink sapphires tucked like rosebuds along a curved band, the pinks and greens creating a vintage garden palette. For a modern, dramatic counterpoint, deep blue sapphires or velvety royal spinels could flank the center stone, their cool depth making the emerald s green seem almost electric. For a nature inspired expression, cluster tsavorites in graduated sizes as leaf like sparks, offering a textured cascade of green that feels alive and whispering. In a three stone composition, pear shaped diamonds or tapered baguettes on either side can elongate the finger and introduce motion, a passage of light that frames the emerald s heart. The interplay of stone shapes matters, the mixed brilliant center answering best to round and softly faceted companions, while more angular stones provide architectural contrast that sings in a different key.

The choice of metal will write the frame for the story you want to tell, yellow gold warming the emerald into a vintage lullaby, rose gold adding a blush of romance, platinum or white gold setting a stage of cool contemporary elegance. For an engagement ring destined to be worn daily, a delicate prong setting will allow the emerald to breathe and show its intense green from every angle, while a low bezel offers protection and a quiet, modern silhouette. If you prefer sparkle and ceremony, a halo of small diamonds totaling between half and one carat depending on taste will set the center stone like a sun within a constellation. For a pendant meant to speak of quiet affection, imagine a simple solitaire drop, suspended from a fine chain, light catching the mixed brilliant facets, or a locket style surround with engraved florals and tiny diamond accents for a secret kept close to the heart. At The Natural Emerald Company we often pair such a Russian emerald with complementing stones that respect its color and clarity, choosing cuts and scales that allow the center to remain the protagonist while the companions compose a chorus.

In our hands this 1.36 carat green emerald becomes more than a gemstone, it becomes a centerpiece for vows, for milestones, for the small rituals of love. Slight inclusions, a testament to natural formation, do not detract, they enrich the story and make each gem unmistakably unique. With its excellent polish and intense color intensity, and with enhancement done to standard practice, it is ready to be set into a bespoke design crafted to last generations. Trust The Natural Emerald Company to guide you through choices of pairing stones, metal, and setting, so that your custom piece will echo the romantic language you imagine. If you would like to explore designs, to see sketches of how diamonds, sapphires, or tsavorites might surround this emerald, or to arrange a viewing, we are here to craft the piece that will carry your sentiments forward with beauty and grace.