1.70 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This pear shaped green emerald from Zambia presents a rare combination of transparency, vivid color intensity, and precise cutting that sets it apart from many stones on the market. Weighing 1.70 carat, and measuring 11.01 x 6.99 x 3.94 mm, this gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that enhances both brilliance and depth, producing lively flashes that are uncommon in typical step cut emeralds. Clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, with an excellent polish, gives the viewer a clean window into the gem while preserving natural character, and the enhancement is standard, as expected for a fine natural emerald. Compared with many commercial green stones, and even with emeralds of similar carat weight from other locales, this Zambian example offers a particularly vivid green saturation and a level of transparency that translates into stronger visual impact and superior presence in jewelry. For buyers comparing price to performance, this stone delivers remarkable value, offering the rich color and light return associated with higher tier material, while maintaining a more accessible price point than comparable stones with similar color from traditional Colombian sources.

Beyond its technical merits, this emerald carries a lineage of meaning and use that extends back through centuries of jewelry making and cultural tradition, making it an ideal choice for those seeking both beauty and heritage. Emeralds have long been favored for signet and talisman pieces, for center stones in regal settings, and for intimate heirloom designs, valued not only for their color but also for their symbolic associations with renewal, protection, and refined taste. The pear shape here lends itself to both classical pendants and contemporary asymmetric rings, allowing modern designers to echo those traditional uses while creating pieces that will be treasured across generations. At The Natural Emerald Company we take care in selecting gems that honor that heritage, offering transparent disclosure on origin and treatment, and presenting stones that are ready to become the focal point of meaningful and lasting jewelry. If you seek a stone that balances historical resonance, market beating value, and exceptional visual performance, this Zambian pear emerald is an outstanding choice.