1.39 Ct. Emerald from Brazil

This listing from The Natural Emerald Company presents a beautifully transparent 1.39 carat heart shape green emerald, with precise measurements of 8.27 x 8.15 x 3.80 mm, faceted in a mixed brilliant cut to balance internal fire and surface brilliance. The heart shape is a romantic and relatively rare fancy cut for emeralds, requiring skillful cutting to preserve weight and maintain even color distribution across the lobes and the cleft. The stone exhibits vivid color intensity, a highly desirable attribute for educated buyers who value color as the most important component of an emeralds beauty. An excellent polish ensures that light interacts cleanly with the pavilion and crown facets, producing saturated flashes of green that read consistently both in controlled light and in natural daylight, as shown in the provided images.

Inclusions in this emerald are graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating that the stone appears clean to the unaided eye in normal viewing positions, while small natural features are observable under magnification. For emeralds, which commonly contain internal characteristics, this clarity grade represents a favorable balance between natural origin and visible purity, and it supports both aesthetic appeal and investment value. Enhancement is described as standard, which for emeralds typically means traditional clarity enhancement using natural oils or resin type materials to minimize the visual impact of surface reaching fissures, and this treatment is widely accepted within the trade when fully disclosed. The origin of this gem is Brazil, a source known for producing well colored, gem quality emeralds with stable crystalline structure, and provenance from a reputable mining region can enhance market confidence and long term value for collectors and connoisseurs.

From the standpoint of durability, this emerald rates approximately 7.5 to 8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale, which places it above common jewelry gem materials like quartz at 7.0, but below corundum species such as sapphire and ruby at 9.0, and of course below diamond at 10.0. This level of hardness provides good resistance to everyday abrasion, yet emeralds demand more careful handling than corundum or diamond due to their characteristic inclusions and the prevalence of clarity enhancements. For practical wear, particularly in rings and bracelets where impact risk is higher, we recommend protective settings such as a bezel or halo, or mounting designs that shield the girdle and pointed areas, especially in a delicate heart shape, to minimize exposure to knocks. Cleaning should be performed with mild soap and warm water and a soft brush, avoiding steam and ultrasonic cleaners if the enhancement is oil or resin based, because heat and harsh chemicals can alter the appearance of treated areas.

At The Natural Emerald Company we emphasize full disclosure, and we provide exact measurements, cut description, clarity observation, polish grading, weight, and origin information to support informed purchases. For collectors seeking a vivid green, eye clean, heart shaped emerald of exceptional appeal, this 1.39 carat Brazilian stone represents a compelling choice, combining rarity of shape, strong color, and meticulous cutting to maximize brilliance. If you require additional technical documentation, such as a graded report from an independent laboratory, or if you would like guidance on suitable settings to optimize both beauty and durability, we are available to assist and to ensure that this gem meets your exact expectations.