2.22 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

This transparent Colombian emerald, presented by The Natural Emerald Company, is a precisely faceted emerald cut weighing 2.22 carats, with dimensions of 8.57 x 7.61 x 5.36 mm. The proportions yield a depth percentage of approximately 66.2 percent, a ratio that balances internal light return with the broad alexandrite like table that emerald cuts favor. The stone exhibits vivid color intensity, an excellent polish, and a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. These quantifiable parameters combine to define a gem that offers immediate visual presence on the hand, yet retains the detailed optical character that knowledgeable connoisseurs seek, making this specimen suitable for a signature ring or a bespoke pendant where the emerald cut can be appreciated from multiple viewing angles.

The emerald cut faceting strategy for this piece is executed with attention to traditional step cut geometry, featuring broad, parallel crown and pavilion facets that emphasize depth of color and allow the internal structure to be read rather than masked. The large table and successive rectangular steps create planes of reflected light that move in broad flashes, providing a more architectural brilliance than a brilliant cut. The cutter has prioritized facet alignment and pavilion depth to maintain a balance between brilliance and color saturation, resulting in broad, leveled flashes of tone and a stable window through the table. Corner truncations are proportioned to protect the stone in a prong setting, while the girdle and facet junctions reflect the excellent polish grade, minimizing light leakage at facet edges and helping to preserve the integrity of the step pattern when viewed under magnification.

Color is the dominant attribute of this emerald, described as vivid in intensity, with a pure green hue that carries subtle blue undertones typical of fine Colombian material. The saturation is strong, lifting the stone into the realm of high grade emeralds where color presence outweighs extreme clarity for value. As a member of the beryl family this crystal may exhibit trichroic tendencies, which means the stone can show slight shifts in hue and tone when oriented along different crystal axes, a characteristic that adds dimensionality to the perceived color under changing light sources. The Colombian origin contributes a particular palette that collectors associate with velvety, deeply saturated greens, and the cutting decisions were made to enhance this chromatic strength while preserving a distinct, lively color face rather than creating a dark or overly deep appearance.

Inclusions in this emerald function as unique identifiers and are integral to its character, rather than detractors. The clarity assessment of very slightly included at eye level indicates the presence of natural features such as fine needlelike crystals, delicate growth fissures, and garden like inclusions known in trade as jardin, which form a fingerprint pattern unique to each specimen. These inclusions are often oriented in planar arrays or as tiny three phase pockets, and when examined with loupe or low magnification they reveal growth habits and internal zoning that confirm natural origin and field characteristics consistent with Colombian deposits. From a gemological standpoint these inclusions serve as a provenance and identification map, allowing a trained eye to trace growth direction and internal texture. Functionally, the inclusions produce subtle variations in light diffusion across the step facets, creating a living surface that reads differently as the gem is moved, and they contribute to the stone’s personality by introducing delicate internal reflections and localized scintillation.

Enhancement of this emerald is standard, consistent with industry practice of stability improving treatments, and the piece has been finished with an excellent polish to maximize its optical performance. Standard enhancement typically involves the introduction of a refractive index compatible medium into surface reaching fissures to improve transparency and visual continuity, a treatment that is stable with proper care and that remains widely accepted by collectors when fully disclosed. For setting and daily wear, protective mounting strategies are recommended to preserve both the cut and the filled fissures, with bezel settings or protective prongs at the corners being preferred options to reduce exposure to knocks and thermal shock. Ultrasonic cleaning and prolonged exposure to solvents and high heat should be avoided, and periodic inspection by a qualified jeweler can confirm the condition of the enhancement. This emerald’s combination of vivid Colombian color, very slightly included clarity at eye level, precise emerald cut proportions, and responsible enhancement makes it a compelling choice for collectors and designers seeking a gemstone that combines measurable technical quality with the organic markers of natural formation. The Natural Emerald Company is proud to present this gem as an example of classic Colombian emerald character, ready to be set into an enduring piece that will communicate both provenance and refined gemological attributes.