1.70 Ct. Emerald from Russia

This 1.70 carat transparent emerald presents an asscher octagon silhouette with precise dimensions of 6.46 x 6.41 x 6.02 mm, and it embodies the technical attributes that discerning buyers and gem professionals look for. The asscher cut, with its elegant step facets and square octagon outline, emphasizes depth of color and controlled light return, allowing the intense green hue to breathe while maintaining a refined, geometric brilliance. Clarity has been graded slightly included evaluated at eye level, a common and acceptable characteristic for natural emeralds that confirms its authenticity and origin. The finish is of excellent polish, which enhances the stone surface and facet junctions so that the color and internal character present cleanly under magnification and in hand. Enhancement has been performed to standard industry practice, improving apparent clarity while preserving the gemological integrity of the crystal, and the stone is fully transparent and shows the saturated, intense color that is a hallmark of high quality emerald material from Russia.

The story of this gem begins in the historic Ural emerald deposits of Russia where pockets of crystalline beryl form under specific geological conditions that produce vibrant green color. From the moment the rough was removed with careful extraction methods designed to minimize stress to the crystal, the piece was documented and matched to provenance records. Skilled lapidaries then examined crystal orientation and internal features to determine the ideal asscher octagon geometry that would maximize color distribution and minimize the visual impact of inclusions. Standard enhancement was applied using accepted clarity treatments to stabilize and present the stone to its best optical potential, followed by meticulous faceting and an exceptional polish. At The Natural Emerald Company we verify measurements and grades, and we provide full transparency about origin, enhancement, and grading observations so that collectors and jewelry designers have the factual basis to evaluate rarity and value. This emerald is particularly appealing to educated buyers because of its combination of intense Russian green, literal transparency, refined asscher proportions, and practical carat weight, making it suitable both as a centerpiece for a bespoke fine jewelry commission and as a collectible investment that benefits from documented provenance and professional finishing.