1.78 Ct. Cabochon Emerald from Pakistan

This emerald began as a secret kept in the folds of the earth, forged over millions of years beneath the mountains of Pakistan, and discovered by hands that have mined these green treasures for generations. At The Natural Emerald Company we honor that lineage, and this 1.78 carat cushion shaped gem carries the quiet testimony of that long journey. Its sugar loaf cut retains a gentle dome and soft facets that echo the original crystal habit, allowing light to enter and diffuse through the stone in a way that feels both ancient and alive. Semi translucent and alive with a medium intense green, it is the kind of emerald that invites a closer look, a stone that reveals depth rather than merely surface color. The dimensions of 8.41 by 7.53 by 4.38 millimeters give it a presence that is substantial without being ostentatious, perfect for a centerpiece that will be worn every day and treasured for a lifetime.

From the mine to the lapidary table this gem was handled with care, polished to an excellent finish so that its subtle internal features become part of its personality, not flaws to conceal. Clinically it is evaluated as slightly included at eye level, a clarity that speaks to authenticity and natural origin, and to a story that no synthetic or overly treated stone can replicate. The enhancement follows standard emerald treatment practices, applied to stabilize and clarify the gem while preserving its natural character. Each facet and curve was considered to maintain the sugar loaf silhouette, which softens the way the green plays across the surface, offering flashes of light that vary with movement. When you hold it you can feel the miner, the cutter, and the ages that created it, all distilled into a compact, wearable jewel with a polished finish that invites daily admiration.

As a centerpiece for custom jewelry this emerald becomes a versatile protagonist, ready to be set into designs that range from quiet elegance to bold statement. Imagine it cradled in a classic four prong solitaire ring that allows maximum light and shows off the cushion shape, or set within a low bezel for an enduring, modern look that protects the girdle and suits an active lifestyle. For a ring that reads as heirloom, place it in a halo setting with micro pavé accent stones, the small diamonds lifting the green and adding a vintage whisper, or pair it with two tapered baguette side stones for a three stone composition that narrates past present and future. As a pendant it will hang like a green heartbeat at the throat, balanced by a slender chain and a minimalist bail to let the sugar loaf dome catch daylight, or housed within an ornate filigree mount for a piece that references classical craftsmanship. For earrings, the cushion profile works beautifully with matched companions to create a pair of studs or drops that frame the face, or combine it with complementary colored gems for contrast in drop designs. Bracelets and cuff designs can incorporate it as a focal tablet, and bespoke signet or crest pieces will celebrate the stone as a unique emblem. Our designers at The Natural Emerald Company will collaborate with you to choose metal tones and profiles that enhance the medium intense color, white gold or platinum to boost brilliance, yellow gold to warm the green, or rose gold for a contemporary, romantic touch. We also consider setting techniques that both showcase the emerald and respect its slightly included clarity, using secure prong structures, low bezels, or protective haloing so your jewel balances beauty and durability. Each custom commission becomes its own narrative, a continuation of the stone s origin, shaped into a form that will be worn and loved, and handed down as part of a family story.