1.37 Ct. Emerald from Russia

One beautiful transparent 1.37 carat oval green emerald is presented by The Natural Emerald Company, with dimensions of 8.38 by 5.62 by 5.07 millimeters, a mixed brilliant cut, a clarity grade evaluated as included at eye level, medium color intensity, an excellent polish, and no enhancement. The mixed brilliant cut combines a faceting scheme that brings together the depth and color capture of step cutting with the fire and scintillation of brilliant cutting, resulting in a gem that balances body color with lively sparkle. The fact that this emerald is unenhanced is a critical attribute for the educated buyer, because most emeralds on the market have received clarity treatments such as oiling, making completely untreated stones rarer and more desirable. Sourcing from Russia adds provenance that appeals to collectors who value deposits with a long documented history, and the natural inclusions and growth characteristics present here are consistent with a natural Ural origin, providing important evidence of authenticity and natural formation.

The stone’s dimensions and proportions support its visual performance in jewelry, the oval outline offering classic elegance and wearability, while the mixed brilliant faceting has been executed with an excellent polish to create crisp facet junctions and clean reflections. The clarity grade included at eye level indicates that there are internal features visible without magnification, often called jardin in emeralds, which act as a fingerprint of natural origin and tell a gemological story that treatments would normally mask. For an educated buyer, those inclusions do not necessarily detract from value, they can enhance it when combined with strong color and an untreated status, because they confirm natural provenance. The medium color intensity provides a pleasing balance between vivid saturation and versatility for different metal settings, making this 1.37 carat oval well suited to a range of designs from a refined solitaire to a multi stone vintage inspired piece, where the cutter has deliberately retained internal depth to intensify color rather than over faceting to maximize apparent size.

Under practical lighting conditions this emerald presents a sophisticated and varied personality, responding to environmental light in ways that reward close observation. In neutral daylight the medium green reads as transparent, with the stone’s body color remaining balanced and true, revealing depth that is neither too dark nor washed out, and the mixed brilliant facets will return bright pinpoint flashes of-white brilliance against the green field. In strong direct sunlight the brilliant elements produce energetic scintillation and lively flashes, while the deeper parts of the pavilion hold and intensify the green, producing a contrast between flash and saturation that is very attractive in a ring facing changing light while worn. Warm incandescent light tends to soften the green, adding a slightly warmer tone that can make the stone appear richer, whereas cool LED or fluorescent sources may emphasize the bluer components of the green, giving a fresher appearance. Because emeralds can show modest pleochroism, viewing the stone from different angles reveals subtle shifts in tone and depth, and the mixed brilliant cut is especially effective at translating those shifts into both color and sparkle. For the buyer seeking a natural, untreated Russian emerald with transparent character, reliable color, and expert cutting, this piece represents a fine combination of gemological integrity and visual performance, and The Natural Emerald Company stands ready to provide detailed documentation, secure provenance information, and personalized advice on setting and care to preserve the stone’s brilliance for generations.