2.10 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

At The Natural Emerald Company we are proud to present an exceptional Zambian treasure, an IGI certified transparent green emerald weighing 2.10 carat, precision cut in the classic emerald shape, with dimensions 8.93 by 6.89 by 4.82 mm. This gemstone bears a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, an intense color intensity that commands attention, and an excellent polish that heightens each facet. Treated with standard enhancement in keeping with trade practice, this stone remains a rare specimen for connoisseurs who understand that true exclusivity combines natural beauty with documented provenance. Only a handful of stones in this size and of this clarity and saturation appear on the market at any given time, and owning this gem places you among a discerning few who value authentic, museum quality emeralds offered by The Natural Emerald Company.

When we compare its reflective qualities to other gemstones within the emerald family and to other green gems, the distinction becomes unmistakable. Emeralds are prized first for saturated, living color rather than for brilliancy or fire, and this Zambian example shows why. The emerald cut produces broad, elegant step facets that present deep, velvety flashes of light and large planes of color, rather than the scattering sparkle you see in brilliant cuts. Against Colombian emeralds this stone shows a slightly deeper, more bluish green that often appears richer under direct light, while Colombian pieces are sometimes noted for a slightly lighter, more pure green that can shimmer differently across the crown. Compared to Brazilian emeralds which may lean toward a warmer or greener tone, this Zambian specimen displays a cool intensity that reads as both modern and regal. If you compare it to other green gemstones such as tsavorite garnet, green tourmaline, or peridot, you will notice a fundamental difference in how light behaves. Tsavorite and tourmaline carry a higher refractive index and deliver more lively brilliance and scintillation, and peridot shows distinctive double refraction and pep in its flashes. By contrast, this emerald offers a mirror like luster and broad, consistent color windows, where depth and saturation create motion in a subtler, more sophisticated way. The excellent polish on this gem maximizes light return across its step facets, allowing strong, silky flash and a presence that reads as quiet power rather than showy fire.

For the collector and the client seeking something genuinely singular, this emerald is a statement of refinement and rare access. The emerald cut, combined with the transparent body and very slight inclusions, makes it ideal for a bespoke setting where the stone leads the composition, perhaps in a solitaire ring or an elegant three stone design that lets the color breathe. Practical care is straightforward yet principled, given the standard enhancement typical of emeralds of this class, and we at The Natural Emerald Company will provide full care guidance and the IGI certification to accompany this gem. Pieces of this caliber appear infrequently, and each one is a private invitation to wear a history of the earth in brilliant green. If you seek an heirloom quality center stone that conveys exclusivity without ostentation, this 2.10 carat Zambian emerald will sit at the heart of a truly personal legacy.