2.23 Ct. Emerald from Brazil

At The Natural Emerald Company we are pleased to present a beautifully transparent emerald, weighing 2.23 carats, cut in the classic emerald cut shape, with precise dimensions of 8.38 by 7.07 by 5.13 millimeters. This gem displays a balanced, medium color intensity that reads as a lively, pure green in daylight and under typical jewelry lighting. The emerald cut enhances the stone s natural color by creating broad, open facets that allow light to play across the body of the gem, while the excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions and a clean, reflective surface. For an educated buyer, the combination of above two carat weight, clean, well executed cut, and stable polish means that the gem will perform exceptionally well in a fine jewelry setting, retaining both visual appeal and market desirability over time.

The clarity has been graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and this grade reflects natural internal features that are typical and expected in natural emeralds from Brazil. Rather than detracting from value, the internal features in this stone tell a story of natural growth and geologic history, and they serve as proof of natural origin when compared to the typically inclusion free appearance of most synthetic alternatives. The inclusions are predominantly fine, well distributed, and do not create large opaque zones, so the stone remains remarkably transparent for its grade. In practical terms this means that the gem will present as bright and lively to a casual observer, while a trained eye will appreciate the natural character and authenticity that these inclusions confer.

What makes this particular emerald unmistakable is the unique arrangement and character of its inclusions. Within the crystal there is a delicate internal garden of fine platelets and mineral crystals, interspersed with wispy, translucent veils and occasional healed fissures that show a soft, feathery pattern. There are also a few tiny three phase inclusions where a droplet of fluid, a bubble of gas, and a small mineral crystal are trapped together, creating a tiny natural tableau that is prized by connoisseurs. These features produce subtle internal reflections and a softening of light in certain directions, giving the gem a nuanced depth and a sense of living movement, that I refer to as its signature. For an educated buyer these natural markers provide provenance cues, and they create a personal fingerprint that makes the gemstone uniquely identifiable within a collection.

The origin of this emerald is Brazil, and that provenance should be considered an advantage for collectors and gem enthusiasts. Brazilian emeralds are known for a combination of clear transparency and spirited green tones, often with a different inclusion structure than stones from other classic sources. The stone has received standard enhancement treatment, which is industry practice to reduce the visual impact of surface reaching fissures and to stabilize appearance, and all treatments are fully disclosed. When mounted in a fine setting, the stone s medium color intensity, 2.23 carat weight, and emerald cut will harmonize to produce an elegant, wearable piece that wears its natural history with pride. If you would like additional magnified images, documentation, or a comparison with similar stones in our inventory, I would be happy to assist you further, and to arrange a viewing so you can appreciate the unmistakable signature of this Brazilian emerald in person.