1.72 Ct. Cabochon Emerald from Pakistan

This is a technically precise description of a translucent 1.72 carat emerald from Pakistan, presented by The Natural Emerald Company. The stone is cut in a cushion outline with a traditional sugar loaf profile, measuring 7.75 by 6.97 by 5.05 millimeters, yielding a depth ratio of approximately 68.6 percent relative to the mean diameter. That substantial depth is characteristic of sugar loaf cabochons and concentrates the chroma, producing the intense color intensity noted. The body color reads as a vivid, well-saturated emerald green with even coverage across the crown, and the translucency allows light to diffuse through the dome rather than reflecting as facet brilliance, thereby emphasizing color saturation and depth rather than faceted scintillation. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, meaning typical internal features are visible under standard viewing but do not materially compromise the stone’s overall transparency or vibrancy. Enhancement is listed as standard, consistent with routine clarity treatments used to stabilize surface-reaching fissures and improve consistency, and the surface finish is an excellent polish with smooth, continuous reflections across the dome and well-executed symmetry around the cushion outline.

From a craftsmanship and setting perspective, the sugar loaf cut is an intentional choice to maximize perceived color while accommodating natural inclusion patterns typical of Pakistani emeralds. The high dome and deep proportions reduce apparent inclusion contrast, so the slightly included clarity grade reads more attractively in finished jewelry. The excellent polish and regular cushion silhouette make this piece suitable for a range of mounting techniques, with recommended approaches including a protective bezel to preserve the high dome and minimize wear, or a low-profile custom bezel with a partial gallery to allow light ingress and showcase translucency. For those preferring more exposure to the gem, a secure prong or hybrid bezel-prong setting can display the color intensely while requiring careful seat design to accommodate the 5.05 millimeter height. Weight distribution and dimensions make this stone ideal for a statement ring, a pendant with flush setting, or a designer cuff where the cabochon orientation is set with the dome centered to optimize color flow. The Natural Emerald Company confirms origin as Pakistan and offers this sugar loaf cushion emerald as a technically rigorous selection for connoisseurs seeking intense color, artisan finishing, and practical setting options that respect the stone’s physical and visual characteristics.