1.70 Ct. Emerald from Colombia - Muzo

From the blue green depths of Colombia, the story of this emerald begins in the legendary mines of Muzo, a place where time and geology conspire to produce the most coveted greens on earth, C.Dunaigre certified. Generations of miners walked the slick, clay laden tunnels guided by a practiced eye, listening for the subtle change in the rock that signals emerald bearing veins, emerging with rough stones that carry the imprint of deep earth pressures, of ancient fluids that gave life to verdant color. This particular crystal, inspected and documented by C.Dunaigre, arrived to our cutters with an intense, saturated green that immediately told the story of its origin. At The Natural Emerald Company we treat provenance as part of the gem itself, and we honor the hands that brought this stone to light by choosing a cut that both preserves weight and reveals the soul of the emerald.

Weighing 1.70 carat, and fashioned into an asscher octagon shape with dimensions 7.39 x 7.05 x 5.19 mm, this gem is a study in balance between the natural and the crafted. The asscher cut, with its stepped facets and square facing, was chosen to complement the deep green inherent in this Muzo emerald, to create a window into its heart. The clarity is slightly included evaluated at eye level, a candid description that reflects the character typical of fine emeralds, and the enhancement is standard, applied to stabilize and improve the overall appearance without diminishing the gem story. An excellent polish brings every facet to life, allowing each plane to play its role in revealing color and luster. Our master cutter oriented the pavilion and crown to maximize return of light to the eye, while retaining the weight and presence of the stone, so that you feel the substance of the emerald in your hand and on your skin.

Observe how this emerald transforms with light, and you will understand why collectors and wearers fall in love with Muzo green. In bright natural daylight the intense color intensity becomes a vivid, clean green, the step facets of the asscher shape creating broad flashes of saturated color that read as depth before brilliance, a noble, velvet quality. Under direct sun the stone shows livelier contrast, small scintillating flashes along facet junctions, and a radiant central table that reveals the inner garden of tiny inclusions that testify to its origin. In softer, diffused daylight or overcast skies the green mellows into a lush, even field, the asscher steps acting like terraces that guide the eye, emphasizing tonal richness rather than sparkle. Under warm incandescent or candlelight the emerald warms slightly, the green taking on a deeper, more mysterious hue, while the excellent polish allows for silky reflections that give the stone a gentle glow. Modern cool white LEDs will emphasize clarity and edge brilliance, making facet boundaries crisp, and when set for evening wear or photographed with directional lighting, this emerald offers a compelling interplay of deep color and geometric light patterns, a calm brilliance that is elegant rather than flashy.

Every stone carries a human chapter, and this emerald is no exception, from the Muzo drift where it first formed, to the cutter who gazed into its rough surface and envisioned an asscher octagon, to our team at The Natural Emerald Company who prepared its presentation with respect and care. The slightly included clarity makes it an honest gem, one that tells the story of earth and time, and the excellent polish and considered cut make it a superb candidate for a ring that will be worn daily, a pendant that will sit warm against the chest, or a bespoke piece that celebrates heritage. We provide full documentation including C.Dunaigre certification, and advise settings that protect the stone while allowing the table and stepped facets to interact with light. If you would like to see how this emerald will behave in a particular setting, metal, or lighting scenario, we are happy to provide images and personalized recommendations, and to guide you through custom mounting options that honor the gem and its journey from Muzo to you.