1.51 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

This C.Dunaigre certified Colombian emerald offered by The Natural Emerald Company is a rare, transparent cushion shape gem weighing 1.51 carat, with dimensions of 7.12 x 6.91 x 5.27 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish. The C.Dunaigre certification provides independent confirmation of the stone s identity and key characteristics, giving the educated buyer confidence in provenance and quality. Origin from Colombia is significant because Colombian emeralds are widely regarded for their saturated, pure green hues and exceptional color depth, a result of the unique geological conditions in emerald producing regions such as Muzo, Chivor, and Coscuez. The mixed brilliant cut used here combines pavilion faceting that enhances light return with crown faceting that intensifies color, creating a lively appearance while preserving weight and face up size. The transparent nature of this stone allows its vivid green to present with strong saturation, and the excellent polish ensures that facets meet cleanly to deliver crisp scintillation and a pleasing visual window to the stone s interior.

Clarity is reported as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in emerald terminology means the inclusions are small and do not fundamentally disrupt light performance or the gem s overall appeal to an unaided viewer. In emeralds, inclusions are often called jardin, a descriptive French term meaning garden, and these internal features can include fine mineral crystals, narrow feathered fissures, and occasional three phase inclusions that contain solid, liquid and gas. Rather than detracting from value in the same way they would in other gems, these inclusions act as a fingerprint, a natural record of the crystal s formation, and they contribute to the individuality and story of each stone. When viewed under loupe magnification or in the detailed images available from The Natural Emerald Company, the inclusions in this piece can be appreciated as character marks that authenticate its natural origin, and they can assist gemologists in correlating the stone to its Colombian geological signatures. The declared enhancement status is standard, a customary and accepted treatment in the trade that typically involves the introduction of oils or inert resins to minimize the visual impact of surface reaching fissures, thereby stabilizing the appearance while remaining fully disclosed on the certificate.

For an educated buyer evaluating investment or high end jewelry potential, several factors make this emerald particularly interesting. The 1.51 carat weight combined with the attributable face up dimensions provides strong presence without overwhelming delicate settings, making it well suited to a center stone in a classic ring or an elegant pendant that showcases the gem s vivid green. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to balance brilliance and color, and the excellent polish means metalwork will sit against well finished facets for maximum spectacle. Colombian origin commands a premium in the marketplace, particularly when paired with vivid color intensity and a transparent body, and the C.Dunaigre certification is a valuable companion document that helps preserve resale value. At The Natural Emerald Company we emphasize full disclosure, and we are available to provide additional calibrated images, mounting recommendations, and independent appraisal referrals. The natural inclusions of this stone not only confirm its authenticity and origin, they also make it uniquely identifiable and emotionally resonant, qualities that many connoisseurs prefer when selecting a gem intended to be handed down through generations.