1.69 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

From the geological heart of Colombia to the careful hands of our master cutters, this pear shaped green emerald tells a story of time, pressure, and human artistry. Formed deep within ancient tectonic folds, the crystal grew slowly, absorbing chromium and vanadium that lend the stone its vivid green that seems to glow from within. Miners in Colombia painstakingly brought this rough to the surface, often guided by generational knowledge and an intimate understanding of the land. At The Natural Emerald Company we honor that journey, selecting only stones that carry both a memorable color and an honest history. This particular gem began as a pocket find, a small, lively crystal that hinted at brilliance. We watched as it responded to light and orientation, and we made the choice to preserve as much natural material as possible while bringing forward the intensity and clarity that make Colombian emeralds so prized.

The transition from rough to the finished gem is a choreography between cutter and material, and the result for this stone is a balanced marriage of brilliance and depth. This emerald weighs 1.69 carat, and it has been fashioned into a classic pear shape, the elegant silhouette that flatters both rings and pendants. Its proportions measure 11.24 by 6.75 by 4.59 millimeters, and it has been given a mixed brilliant cut to combine scintillation with depth of color. The mixed brilliant faceting pattern allows light to dance along the crown while preserving the core saturation that defines its vivid color intensity. The polish is excellent, a final whisper that allows the green to sing without obstruction. The enhancement is standard, a common and accepted practice to improve the presentation and stability of an emerald while remaining true to its natural origin. Overall the stone reads transparent to the eye, with a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which harmonizes with the gem's authentic character.

Inclusions within this emerald are not flaws to hide, they are its fingerprint, a map of the conditions under which it formed and a record of its individuality. Colombian emeralds often carry what is affectionately known as jardin, a garden of fine fractures and tiny mineral inclusions that scatter light and make each stone unmistakably unique. Within this pear there are delicate internal features, fine growth zoning, and tiny crystalline twins that glint like fossils of the stone's creation. You may also see slender fluid trails and minute mineral spots, each inclusion speaking to a moment in the gem's own history. These characteristics contribute to the slightly included clarity grade, and they are part of why collectors and connoisseurs often seek stones with visible, natural features. Treated under standard enhancement, the stone maintains a lively transparency that showcases its vivid color intensity, while the inclusions remain legible as the gem's provenance and proof that it is truly natural. At The Natural Emerald Company we celebrate these unique identifiers, and we document them so the wearer understands the wonder and reality of their emerald.

Finally, when set into metal, this emerald becomes an intimate talisman, a companion that carries with it the memory of Colombian earth and the hands that shaped it. The pear shape lends itself to a variety of settings, from a solitary solitaire that emphasizes the color and silhouette, to a swept design that adds movement and modernity. On the hand the dimensions and weight sit gracefully, with the mixed brilliant cut catching daylight and candlelight alike, and the emerald appears alive against both cool and warm metals. We invite you to imagine this 1.69 carat pear as a center for a bespoke commission, or as an heirloom ready to begin a new chapter. The Natural Emerald Company stands behind the stone with provenance, careful grading notes, and guidance on care, advising gentle cleaning with warm soapy water, avoiding exposure to harsh chemicals and extreme heat, and professional inspection if any concerns arise. This emerald is more than a gem, it is a story you can wear, a piece of Colombian history polished to an excellent finish, preserved with integrity, and offered with the kind of respect and knowledge that only years of stewardship can provide.