1.92 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

From the moment the first tremor of earth revealed this crystal in the emerald country of Colombia, to the day it was brought to our lap at The Natural Emerald Company, this gem has traveled a story that reads like a natural epic. Formed over millions of years within the folding veins of Colombian bedrock, this emerald matured in conditions that favored rich chromium and vanadium traces, which are the alchemy of true green. Weighing 1.92 carats, and fashioned into a classic asscher octagon shape, its measurements of 7.89 by 7.69 by 5.32 millimeters reveal a proportion that is unusually generous for an asscher cut emerald, and its transparent body combined with a vivid color intensity is a rarity that separates it from the ordinary. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is described as slightly included, a signature of natural origin that lends character rather than detracting from beauty. The polish is excellent, and the gem has received standard enhancement to stabilize and improve its appearance while retaining full honesty about its treatment history. When you hold this stone, you feel both the deep geological time that created it, and the human care that honored that history through cutting and finishing.

The transformation from rough to refined gem is where art meets restraint, and the asscher cut is a statement of that philosophy. Historically favored because of its crisp step facets and octagonal outline, the asscher cut concentrates color and clarity in ways that round or brilliant styles cannot. Our cutter deliberately preserved near two carats of weight while carving precise symmetry into the stone, creating a face up presence that reads larger than its weight would suggest. The girdle to pavilion proportions and the 5.32 millimeter depth were managed to balance light return with color saturation, ensuring that the vivid green reads evenly across the table and through the crown. In practical terms, asscher cut emeralds of nearly two carats with this level of transparency and vivid color are scarce, because cutters frequently sacrifice either size or color to eliminate inclusions or to improve brilliance. Here the choice was different, a choice to keep the stone substantial and richly hued, resulting in a gem that stands out in a market crowded with smaller, darker, or heavily included pieces.

Collectors and connoisseurs will understand what makes this emerald exceptional, and for those newer to fine gemstones the comparison can be illuminating. Many emeralds that reach the market in the one to two carat range exhibit either greener but darker tones that limit sparkle, or lighter hues that lack the depth collectors prize, or they display dense inclusion patterns that conceal transparency. This Colombian emerald, by contrast, presents a vivid color intensity that is both saturated and lively, transparency that allows light to travel through and play with step facets, and inclusions that at eye level are slight enough to confirm natural origin without interrupting the gem s overall drama. The combination of size, cut, color, and polish is rare, and it positions this stone as a central piece for high jewelry, a bespoke engagement ring, or a carefully curated collection. Its standard enhancement is common among fine emeralds and is applied to ensure long term stability, while our evaluation and presentation at The Natural Emerald Company emphasize transparency about every characteristic that matters to the informed buyer.

If you are considering this emerald for a new commission or as an investment in natural beauty, imagine it set to showcase both its octagonal geometry and its living green, perhaps with a delicate halo to amplify light, or flanked by white diamonds to heighten contrast. We can provide close up imagery, magnified views, and accompanying documentation upon request, and our team at The Natural Emerald Company is available to discuss mounting suggestions, custom design ideas, and secure delivery. We take particular care to trace origin and to respect the communities that bring these treasures forth, so you will receive not only a remarkable stone but the story of its journey from Colombian depths to finished gem. This 1.92 carat asscher octagon emerald is a rare convergence of size and color, a stone that will speak quietly but insistently across generations, and we welcome your questions and your vision for the piece it will become.