15.10 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

At The Natural Emerald Company we present a truly exceptional Colombian gem, one transparent 15.10 carat cushion shape green emerald with dimensions of 18.40 x 15.83 x 11.30 mm. The gem is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances large table facets with a pavilion that encourages internal light return, the clarity is slightly included as evaluated at eye level which is a highly desirable clarity tier for emeralds, the color displays vivid intensity and the polish is excellent, the stone carries standard enhancement consistent with fine emerald trade practices and its Colombian origin places it in the most sought after category of emeralds. This combination of size, transparency, vivid color and polish is rare in the market, and it translates into a gem that performs visually in ways that set it apart from typical commercial emeralds and many alternatives in the colored stone market.

When comparing reflective qualities, it helps to consider how emeralds interact with light differently than diamonds, rubies, sapphires and green garnets. Diamonds deliver brilliant white sparkle and high dispersion, rubies and sapphires offer strong, mirror like reflection due to corundum hardness and high refractive behavior, and tsavorite garnets or demantoid garnets show spirited sparkle but often with lighter color saturation. By contrast this Colombian emerald from The Natural Emerald Company presents a deep internal glow and a velvety play of light, the mixed brilliant cut creates crisp facet reflections at the surface while allowing the vivid green body color to modulate how light is scattered inside the stone. Slight inclusions typical to emeralds act like tiny lenses and silk, they soften harsh flashes and create depth, they enhance color richness under varied lighting and give a luscious, three dimensional appearance that many collectors and connoisseurs prefer over the mirror flash of a higher dispersion gem. In direct comparison to other emeralds, this stone’s exceptional transparency and vivid color intensity make its reflective behavior closer to the ideal for Colombian material, delivering clear facet contrast and lively scintillation without losing the deep, saturated green that defines true emerald appeal.

From a value and uniqueness perspective this emerald outperforms many competitors in its category, large, transparent Colombian emeralds with vivid saturation and excellent polish command a premium because they combine size with the optical qualities collectors prize, stones of similar weight from less reputable sources may show duller reflection, cloudiness, heavy inclusions, or poor cutting that muffles light return and diminishes color vibrancy. The mixed brilliant cut here maximizes perceived brightness and complements the stone’s natural color, while the excellent polish ensures each facet contributes to controlled reflection rather than stray light loss, the standard enhancement is industry accepted and preserves the stone’s integrity and beauty. For jewelry design the gem’s reflective qualities benefit from an open setting that allows light from the pavilion to re enter the crown, a halo of small diamonds can enhance perceived scintillation without overwhelming the emerald’s unique green glow, and for investment minded buyers the combination of Colombian origin, transparency, vivid color intensity and large 15.10 carat weight positions this emerald from The Natural Emerald Company as a superior choice compared with similar sized gems that lack the same balance of cut, polish and color. If you are choosing between stones for a signature piece or a long term investment, this emerald’s singular internal luminosity, excellent surface reflection and classic Colombian color make it a standout option.