1.38 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This beautiful transparent 1.38 carat round green emerald, presented by The Natural Emerald Company, is a carefully selected example of balanced weight, cut, and color. With dimensions of 7.58 by 7.40 by 5.03 mm, the gem sits comfortably in a variety of settings while retaining strong presence for a round stone in this carat range. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, a thoughtful choice that combines the depth and color saturation typical of emeralds with the scintillation and light return of a brilliant style. The overall polish is excellent, which enhances the stone surface and allows the intense green color to be read clearly without distraction. The stone has been evaluated as slightly included at eye level, a clarity grade that is common and expected in natural emeralds, and it has undergone standard enhancement consistent with industry practice, ensuring stability and improved visual appeal while preserving natural character and integrity. The origin of this piece is Zambia, a source known for producing emeralds with vibrant tone and a pleasing balance of hue and saturation.

From a technical grading perspective, the attributes of this emerald are noteworthy and explain why it appeals to an educated buyer. The mixed brilliant cut, together with excellent polish, has been executed to optimize both color delivery and brilliance. In emeralds, color is often the primary determinant of value, and intense color intensity in this stone signals rich chroma and an even distribution of green that reads strongly under normal viewing conditions. Slightly included clarity, observed at eye level, means that the gem contains small internal features that are visible with unaided sight only under close inspection. These inclusions do not significantly interfere with the stones ability to transmit light or to display its tone and saturation, and they frequently serve as natural fingerprints that authenticate the stones origin and natural formation. The standard enhancement noted for this stone refers to common and accepted treatments used to improve the gems appearance, a practice that is well understood by gemologists and collectors, and that is disclosed transparently by responsible sellers like The Natural Emerald Company.

The Zambian origin of this emerald contributes to its desirability, and it also aligns with specific color and formation characteristics that many collectors prefer. Zambian emeralds are often admired for their strong, vivid green with subtle bluish undertones, and for instances of fine transparency that can rival other major sources. While geographic origin alone does not determine value, it provides important context about geological formation conditions, trace element chemistry, and typical inclusion types. For the conscious buyer, provenance matters, and The Natural Emerald Company prioritizes traceability and ethical sourcing throughout our supply chain. We work with trusted partners in Zambia who adhere to responsible mining practices, and we engage with local communities to promote fair labor standards and reinvestment into local infrastructure and education. Our sourcing approach emphasizes environmental stewardship, minimizing unnecessary land disturbance, and supporting artisanal miners through transparent purchasing agreements that reward quality and responsible behavior. By selecting this Zambian emerald, the buyer is choosing a gem that combines natural beauty with sourcing practices that respect people and place.

This emerald is well suited to a range of refined jewelry applications, and it holds particular appeal for the conscious consumer who values both aesthetics and accountability. In a solitaire ring, a bezel or prong set pendant, or paired in matched stud earrings, the intense color and mixed brilliant cut will convey depth and sparkle, while the 1.38 carat weight offers a balance between wearable size and investment potential. Slight inclusions characteristic of emeralds support the gems natural origin and can be showcased in designs that frame the stones surface while protecting it from direct knocks, given that emeralds, like all beryl, require considered care due to internal fissures that can make them more vulnerable to impact. Cleaning with warm soapy water and gentle brushing is recommended, while aggressive cleaning methods such as ultrasonic machines should be avoided unless the stone is known to have no internal fractures or consolidants. For the collector, this piece offers long term appeal, combining rarity of color, solid cut quality, and secure disclosure of enhancement and origin. The Natural Emerald Company stands behind the authenticity and ethical provenance of this stone, and our specialists are available to discuss setting options, certification, or additional sourcing information to ensure that this emerald becomes a meaningful and responsibly acquired centerpiece of your collection.