1.93 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

This C.Dunaigre certified Colombian emerald offered by The Natural Emerald Company is a rare and collectible example of the classic green that connoisseurs seek, weighing 1.93 carat and cut to a cushion shape with precise dimensions of 7.74 by 7.57 by 5.60 millimeters. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant facet scheme to marry the depth and color retention of a traditional emerald cut with the scintillation of brilliant facets, producing lively face up brilliance while preserving the intense green. At eye level this stone is graded very slightly included, a clarity assessment that indicates only minimal internal features visible to the unaided eye, and these inclusions are typical growth fingerprints that, when modest, actually authenticate natural origin without compromising transparency. The color intensity is vivid, a saturated and desirably pure green that reflects the chromium and vanadium chromophores characteristic of top Colombian material, and the polish is excellent, delivering crisp facet junctions and a smooth table that enhance light return and apparent size. The stone is described as transparent, an important quality in emeralds because it allows color to be experienced without the visual obstruction of heavy inclusions, and the enhancement is standard and fully disclosed, meaning the clarity improvement follows accepted trade practice intended to stabilize and beautify the gem without masking its natural identity.

For the educated buyer this emerald presents a compelling combination of attributes that justify its premium, beginning with origin. Colombian emeralds have been prized for centuries because the specific geological conditions there frequently generate the pure, vivid greens with a slight blue component that the market prefers, and a documented origin backed by an independent laboratory report such as the C.Dunaigre certificate adds provenance and liquidity. The near two carat weight is significant for a high transparency emerald with vivid color, offering opportunities for center stone uses in fine jewelry or as a distinct collector piece, and the cushion outline is versatile for both classic and contemporary settings, flattering the finger and dispersing light evenly. The mixed brilliant cut is a thoughtful choice, since it helps to conceal minor inclusions while maximizing perceived fire and brilliance, and the excellent polish means the stone sits well under magnification and in daily wear. Standard enhancement is disclosed, and when a buyer understands that many fine emeralds undergo this treatment to reduce the visibility of surface reaching fissures and to fill micro cavities, they recognize that the practice increases durability and visual appeal while remaining a judged and accepted part of the market, provided full disclosure accompanies the sale as it does here.

Imagine now how this particular crystal began its journey long before it entered a jewelry collection, forged by deep time and dynamic geology millions of years ago. In the subterranean crucible beneath the Colombian Andes, tectonic compression and metamorphism drove hydrothermal fluids rich in silica, beryllium, and trace amounts of chromium and vanadium through fractures in carbonate host rocks. As these fluids cooled beneath the surface, they precipitated beryllium aluminum silicate crystals in open cavities, and minute substitutions of chromium or vanadium into the emerald lattice imparted the intense green that distinguishes Colombian material. Growth was episodic and at times interrupted by pulses of fluid chemistry change and pressure, which left behind the characteristic inclusions and three dimensional features that gemologists read today as the stone’s biography. Over geological epochs uplift and erosion eventually exposed the host rocks, and human hands recovered the rough, recognizing its color and potential. Skilled lapidaries then oriented the crystal to optimize hue and minimize the visibility of internal features, fashioning a mixed brilliant cushion that balances weight retention with optical performance, and finally a careful polish revealed the gem’s full depth and liveliness.

When you consider the total package offered by The Natural Emerald Company you are looking at a certified gemstone with transparent clarity at eye level, vivid color intensity, a thoughtful mixed brilliant cushion cut, measurements that make it practical for significant settings, and a documented Colombian origin that adds both desirability and market confidence. For connoisseurs who value geological story, cutting strategy, and responsible disclosure, this emerald represents an investment grade gem that performs equally well as a showcase center stone or as a highlight in a collector’s suite, and we are available to provide the C.Dunaigre report and additional images on request to assist with appraisal and setting choices.