2.34 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

At The Natural Emerald Company we are proud to present a remarkable example of nature’s most enduring green, a transparent round green emerald weighing 2.34 carats and measuring 8.67 by 8.47 by 6.29 millimeters. This gem has been carefully fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to maximize the play of light and to balance the classical appeal of a round shape with contemporary faceting that enhances brilliance. Its clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, a testament to the clean appearance that allows light to move through the stone with unusual clarity for an emerald of this size. The color registers as intense in tone and saturation, and the polish is graded excellent, delivering a surface finish that complements the depth of hue and the stone’s overall symmetry. Most importantly for collectors and connoisseurs, this emerald is natural with no enhancement, and its origin is Zambia, a source celebrated for producing deep, vibrant greens that sit beautifully between the bluish and yellowish green families of emeralds.

Emeralds carry a lineage that stretches back to antiquity, and this piece is steeped in that same timeless narrative. For millennia, emeralds were prized by pharaohs and poets, by courts and caravans, their verdant fire associated with rebirth, fertility, and the renewal of the earth. In classical jewelry, the round shape speaks to a tradition of balance and continuity, a form used by generations to set a centerpiece that endures through fashion cycles and family histories. What distinguishes this particular gem is not just its classical silhouette, but the rarity of its combination of size, color intensity, and natural state. While many emeralds of captivating green are smaller, or achieve their vivid hues through treatments, this 2.34 carat round emerald presents its intense color without enhancement. That makes it especially scarce in the market and particularly desirable for the discerning buyer who seeks an object that can be worn and then passed on as a literal piece of heritage.

Comparative rarity is central to the appeal of this stone. In the trade, large, naturally colored, transparent rounds are uncommon; emeralds of around two carats are often found in step cuts to accommodate inclusions and to retain weight, and many stones with deep color have undergone clarity or oil treatments to present more uniformly at the face. This Zambian emerald, by contrast, marries a true intense green with transparent bodycolor and only very slight inclusions visible at eye level, all preserved by an excellent polish and a mixed brilliant cut that returns lively scintillation. Its dimensions of 8.67 by 8.47 by 6.29 millimeters are generous for a round and lend the gem a presence that reads larger on the finger or in a pendant, while the depth provides a reservoir for color that remains consistently intense as light interacts with the facets. For anyone assembling an heirloom piece or a classic solitaire setting, such proportion and color uniformity without enhancement is rare and therefore commands attention both aesthetically and as a long-term investment in beauty.

Choosing this emerald from The Natural Emerald Company is a choice to own a stone that speaks to continuity, to history, and to rarity. Because the gem is untreated, it retains the integrity of its geological formation, offering a direct connection to the Zambian deposits that have yielded some of the most celebrated green gemstones of modern times. Set in a timeless design, whether an antique-inspired four-prong solitaire, a bezel that frames the stone with minimal metal, or a crown-style mounting that evokes royal jewelry traditions, this emerald will age into an heirloom that tells a story beyond its carat weight. We are happy to advise on settings and certifications, and to provide detailed images and measurements for a confident selection, because at The Natural Emerald Company we understand that acquiring a gem like this is both an emotional and considered decision. If you seek a jewel whose lineage echoes the classical myths of emeralds yet stands apart in the market for its natural intense green, considerable size, and superb finish, this 2.34 carat Zambian round emerald is an exceptionally rare and enduring choice.