1.71 Ct. Cabochon Emerald from Pakistan

From the moment this emerald first slipped from the Pakistani earth, its journey has been guided by careful hands and a respect for natural beauty. Miners in a remote deposit teased the gem from green quartz matrix and passed it to local sorters who selected stones for color and translucency. This example, weighing one point seven one carats, kept its original cushion outline while a master cutter refined it into a sugar loaf profile that preserves mass and maximizes the internal glow. The polishing stage is excellent, lending mirror like reflections across its slightly domed surface, and a standard enhancement was applied to stabilize and enrich the tone without concealing its character. Along the way each step emphasized conservation of weight and color, a practice that yields a stone with natural life that many mass produced alternatives cannot match.

When compared to other market offerings this emerald stands out for its honest balance of color, clarity, and cut, a balance that savvy buyers recognize as true value. With dimensions of seven point nine seven by seven point four eight by four point seven four millimeters it presents a substantial face up for its weight, while its medium intense green reads lively and saturated rather than flat or overstated. The clarity is slightly included when evaluated at eye level which is typical and treasured in natural emeralds, giving the gem depth and individuality rather than the anonymous transparency of heavily treated or synthetic stones. The sugar loaf cut creates a soft luminous pool that flat table cuts rarely achieve, and the excellent polish boosts light return so the color appears to float within the gem. Compared to high price stones from other origins that demand premia for perfect clarity, or to low cost heavily filled pieces that sacrifice integrity, this Pakistani emerald offers a superior value proposition for collectors and designers who want authenticity and wearable presence.

At The Natural Emerald Company we source and prepare gems with a collector mindset, focusing on provenance, ethical handling, and honest presentation. This cushion shaped sugar loaf emerald is an ideal choice for a bespoke ring or a classic pendant where its semi translucent richness will read as natural and vibrant, rather than manufactured. For customers seeking a green that carries story and substance, this stone presents a rare opportunity to own a gemstone that is both affordable and genuinely expressive, a fine balance that sets our offerings apart in todays market.