12.01 Ct. Cabochon Emerald from Colombia

Presenting a remarkable, semi translucent emerald of 12.01 carats from The Natural Emerald Company, a true statement piece for collectors and designers alike. This gem is cut in a classic cushion shape and measures 14.20 by 15.47 by 7.90 millimeters, offering generous proportions and a pleasing footprint for a wide range of jewelry settings. The sugar loaf cut gives the stone a soft, domed profile that enhances depth and luster, creating rich internal reflections rather than the mirrored brilliance of faceted cuts. Graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the clarity allows the vivid green color to remain the star of the stone while retaining a natural character that many connoisseurs prize. The color intensity is vivid, a deep, verdant green emblematic of fine Colombian emeralds, and the polish is excellent, delivering a mirror like finish on the surface that accentuates the gem’s silky, almost waxy sheen. Enhancement is standard, consistent with traditional treatment practices for emeralds, and the origin is Colombia, a source renowned for producing some of the most desirable emeralds in the world. Taken together, the weight, the sugar loaf cushion proportions, the vivid coloration, and the very slightly included clarity grade make this a compelling choice for anyone seeking an authentic and luxurious emerald with strong presence.

This emerald’s physical and optical characteristics lend it extraordinary versatility and personality, it will command attention whether used as the center stone in a classic ring, set as a singular pendant, or incorporated into a bespoke cocktail piece. The semi translucent nature and the sugar loaf dome create a depth that is best appreciated under softer lighting, where the rich green pools and appears almost jewel like within its interior, while in brighter, more directional light the excellent polish reveals crisp, glass like highlights along the top facets and the cushion edges. Designers often favor this configuration for pieces that require a bold but refined centerpiece, because the cushion shape sits comfortably against the skin and the domed sugar loaf profile provides tactile smoothness in everyday wear. For a ring, consider a low bezel or a polished collet setting that follows the stone’s contour to protect the edges and preserve the surface sheen, for a pendant a secure closed back mounting will show off the color while keeping the dome free for light to play across the surface. The very slightly included clarity gives the emerald authenticity and character, inclusions that are part of the gem’s story and that, when embraced in design, contribute to a singular, organic beauty.

When you choose this Colombian emerald through The Natural Emerald Company, you are selecting more than a beautiful stone, you are choosing provenance, expert evaluation, and our commitment to professional handling and care. We provide detailed documentation of the stone’s characteristics, including carat weight, measurements, cut description, clarity assessment, color intensity, polish grade, and enhancement disclosure, so you can move forward with confidence whether you are bringing the gem into a private collection or commissioning a custom piece. Care for this emerald gently, avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, clean with warm, soapy water and a soft brush when necessary, and store it separately from harder gemstones to prevent scratches to the polished surface. For setting, we recommend working with an experienced jeweler familiar with sugar loaf cuts and Colombian emeralds to ensure the mounting protects the stone while maximizing its visual impact, our team can provide recommendations for trusted designers and settings tailored to your lifestyle and aesthetic. If you have questions about certification, appraisal, shipping, or bespoke design services, we are ready to assist, and we look forward to helping you bring this exceptional 12.01 carat Colombian cushion emerald into a setting where its vivid green beauty will be enjoyed for generations.