1.62 Ct. Emerald from Colombia - Muzo

There are few gemstones that carry the weight of history and the quiet dignity of a legacy quite like a Colombian emerald, and this GUBELIN certified 1.62 carat emerald cut green emerald is a classic example of that enduring appeal. Sourced from the legendary Muzo region in Colombia, this gem embodies centuries of admiration, from pre Columbian treasures to royal collections across continents. The Natural Emerald Company is proud to present this stone as a testament to tradition and refined taste, a jewel that feels as at home in a period setting as it does in a contemporary gallery. Its presence is a reminder that true beauty is cumulative, a conversation between earth time and human care, a piece to be worn, treasured, and passed down through generations.

The emerald cut chosen for this stone is a design with roots in the early 20th century that has since become synonymous with timeless elegance, and in this example the cut does far more than define shape, it elevates the gem’s innate qualities of color and light. Emerald cuts employ parallel step facets that create broad planes, and those planes act like mirrors, presenting the vivid green hue in large, luminous surfaces. The generous table and carefully calibrated step facets allow the vivid color intensity to unfold evenly across the top of the stone, rather than breaking it into a scatter of small flashes. This produces a calm and majestic glow, a deep, velvety green that seems to saturate the space around it. The dimensions, 7.64 by 5.91 by 5.50 millimeters, combine with professional proportions to offer a pleasing spread for a 1.62 carat weight, maximizing face up color without sacrificing depth.

Clarity and polish are central to how an emerald cut medley of flat facets returns light to the eye, and this gem has been graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, with an excellent polish. Emeralds traditionally host inclusions that speak to their natural formation, and here those minor internal features are part of the stone’s character rather than its detriment. The step cut is particularly forgiving and also revealing in the best way, because its larger facets showcase both color and clarity simultaneously, allowing subtle internal textures to add depth instead of distracting from brilliance. The excellent polish enhances each facet edge, ensuring crisp reflections and a soft, satiny luster on the surface. Standard enhancement has been performed, the customary treatment that improves durability and clarity, applied responsibly and disclosed. The combination of expert cutting, careful finishing, and meticulous certification by GUBELIN means you are acquiring not only a beautiful object, but also a documented piece of provenance from the Muzo fields.

When you consider setting this emerald into jewelry, think of designs that honor the stone’s classical lineage while letting its cut and color speak first. A restrained four prong or a refined bezel that keeps the girdle visible will allow the step facets to interact with light unhindered, while a halo of small diamonds can frame the vivid green without dominating it. For those seeking a truly heirloom presentation, a simple solitaire in warm yellow gold will echo the emerald’s historical associations, while platinum will read as more contemporary and architectural. At The Natural Emerald Company we are happy to advise on proportions and settings that preserve the optical intention of the emerald cut, ensuring that the table and pavilion angles are showcased so that light enters and returns with that unique hall of mirrors effect that step cuts are celebrated for. This 1.62 carat, GUBELIN certified, Muzo emerald, with its vivid color intensity, very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level, excellent polish, and classic emerald cut, is an invitation to own a piece of gemstone history that will endure, a jewel that will grow in personal and generational value, a living connection to the earth and to those who cherished such stones through the ages.