2.35 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This emerald is a transparent, emerald cut, vivid green gem, weighing 2.35 carats, with exact dimensions of 9.05 by 7.03 by 5.08 millimeters. The step cut has been executed to classical emerald proportions, featuring a broad, flat table, truncated corners, and well defined step facets on both the crown and pavilion that produce the characteristic hall of mirrors effect typical of high quality step cut emeralds. The stone presents a measured depth of 5.08 millimeters against an average girdle diameter of 8.04 millimeters, yielding a depth proportion of approximately 63.1 percent, a dimension that balances color saturation and face up area without excessive pavilion material. Facet junctions are precise, and the facet plan maintains parallelism across the crown and pavilion, which optimizes the broad flashes of rich green while preserving the stone structure and durability at the corners. The polish is graded excellent, with mirror smooth facet surfaces that enhance luster and allow unobstructed visual assessment of the emeralds internal features. Clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, consistent with a near eye clean appearance, and under higher magnification the stone reveals only minor internal characteristics that are typical for natural emeralds and that do not detract from the gems visual integrity or color delivery.

Color and enhancement details are central to this gem. The color intensity is vivid, with even saturation across the table and through the pavilion, and a subtle cool undertone that reflects its Zambian origin. This tone is driven by the presence of chromium and vanadium, producing a lively, true green that reads strong in both daylight and incandescent viewing conditions. The stone has undergone a standard enhancement, the conventional clarity treatment used to reduce the visual impact of fissures and to stabilize the stone, and this has been performed in a manner consistent with trade practice to improve appearance while preserving the natural character. Because the enhancement is standard, care recommendations should be followed, specifically avoiding steam cleaning and prolonged exposure to high heat or aggressive chemical solvents, and preferring gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush. The combination of vivid saturation, broad table, and effective but standard clarity enhancement yields a gem that presents a deep, even green face up, with excellent color spread and minimal apparent inclusions in typical viewing.

Craftsmanship and setting considerations are addressed with technical precision, and The Natural Emerald Company presents this gem as an item well suited to both classic and contemporary mounts. The emerald cut centers color rather than brilliance, making it ideal for settings that maximize the table exposure, such as four or six prong engagement settings, three stone shoulder settings, or a low profile bezel that protects the corners while preserving the face up visual. For jewelry requiring motion and scintillation, pairing this stone with higher brilliance side stones will emphasize its color contrast, while a halo arrangement will increase apparent size and presence without diminishing the emeralds step cut geometry. Historically, step cut emeralds have been favored for signets, royal ceremonial jewelry, and architectural inspired designs, linking this modern, Zambian stone to a long lineage of use in court jewels, Mughal amulets, and Victorian revival pieces where the emphasis was on pure, saturated color and structural clarity. The Natural Emerald Company can supply supplementary documentation on origin and enhancement, and offers bespoke mounting advice based on setting type and wear profile, ensuring that the gem retains its aesthetic presence and physical stability throughout its life in jewelry.