1.90 Ct. Emerald from Russia

This is a beautiful, transparent 1.90 carat pear shape green emerald with dimensions 10.16 x 6.75 x 5.43 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style, and presented with an included clarity grade as evaluated at eye level, medium color intensity, an excellent polish, no enhancement, and a confirmed origin of Russia. The overall visual impression is one of refined presence rather than overwhelming saturation, which makes this stone exceptionally versatile for both contemporary and classic settings. At 1.90 carats the weight sits in a range that is immediately wearable yet substantial enough to make a statement, and the pear shape provides a graceful elongation that flatters many finger sizes and design motifs. The mixed brilliant cut introduces a controlled brilliance and scintillation that complements the green tone without dispersing the color into paler hues, preserving the emerald character while delivering lively light return.

Clarity in emeralds is inherently different from clarity in colorless gemstones, and the included grade observed at eye level means that natural features are visible without magnification. These inclusions, sometimes referred to in trade language as the stone s garden, may include fine needles, tiny crystals, or healed fissures that reflect the emerald s natural growth conditions. For an educated buyer this is not a defect in the same sense as it would be for a diamond. Instead it is confirmation of natural origin and geological history, and in this case it supports the fact that the gem is unenhanced. Many emeralds on the market are treated with oils or resins to mask fractures and improve apparent clarity. The absence of such enhancement in this piece is an important attribute, adding both monetary and intrinsic value. The excellent polish further enhances surface brightness and ensures that faceting lines are crisp, which maximizes the stone s optical performance despite internal features.

The mixed brilliant cut employed here is a thoughtful compromise between color retention and brilliance. The pavilion uses brilliant facets to produce scintillation and lively flashes, while the crown facets are arranged to preserve depth of color and to avoid undue light leakage. In a pear shape measuring 10.16 x 6.75 x 5.43 mm the table size and pavilion depth have been balanced to retain weight while optimizing face up color intensity and sparkle. The 5.43 mm depth contributes to a pleasing profile that sits well in prong or bezel settings, and designers will appreciate the symmetry and well centered girdle that a high quality polish reveals. The narrow end of the pear requires attention in mounting to protect the tip, and a tapered prong or protective bezel is recommended to minimize risk of impact. The proportions of this emerald allow for both solitaire presentations and halo settings without diminishing the natural green tone.

The Russian origin of this emerald adds an important layer of provenance and desirability. Emeralds from the Ural region have a long historical association with Russian court jewels and 19th century collections, and that provenance resonates with collectors who value stones with a clear geographical identity. Geologically, Ural emeralds formed in metamorphic and hydrothermal environments that impart distinctive inclusion patterns and subtle differences in trace element chemistry compared with Colombian, Zambian, or Brazilian stones. While Colombian emeralds are often sought for their vivid, saturated greens and Zambian material tends toward a bluer green, Russian emeralds frequently present a cooler, refined green with a certain understated elegance. For the buyer who values rarity of source and a documented story behind the gem, Russian origin contributes an appreciable premium. In addition to historical cachet, established provenance aids in long term valuation and in the transferability of the stone to informed subsequent owners.

For the educated buyer and for anyone seeking a responsibly sourced and honest gemstone, this unenhanced Russian emerald represents a compelling opportunity. Its natural inclusions authenticate the stone s origin, the mixed brilliant pear cut delivers wearable brilliance and practical proportions, and the excellent polish ensures the gem will present well in a variety of mounting styles. We at The Natural Emerald Company can provide additional high resolution imagery, a detailed report on the gem s characteristics, and assistance in choosing a setting that protects the tip and complements the stone s color and clarity. Routine care should avoid steam cleaners and harsh chemicals, and sharp blows to prongs and the stone should be prevented through secure mounting. If you seek a distinctive, provenance rich emerald that blends collector appeal with everyday elegance, this 1.90 carat pear shape from Russia merits close consideration.