2.37 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

One beautiful transparent 2.37 carat oval shape green emerald, measuring 10.43 by 7.99 by 5.24 mm, exhibits a mixed brilliant cut that combines a faceted crown with a slightly modified pavilion to optimize both color saturation and scintillation. The cutter has balanced the brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a controlled pavilion angle to enhance light return while preserving the stone body color, a critical consideration for high quality Colombian material. Clarity is graded slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which is consistent with natural emeralds and allows pleasant internal character without unduly compromising transparency. Color is vivid in intensity, a saturated medium to deep green that speaks to classic Colombian origin, and polish is excellent, creating crisp facet junctions and smooth facet planes that reduce surface diffusion of light. Enhancement is standard, applied to improve stability and appearance while retaining the natural attributes of the stone, and the overall cutting and finishing demonstrate careful craftsmanship consistent with listings from The Natural Emerald Company.

When comparing reflective qualities to other gemstones in the green category, this mixed brilliant emerald shows a different light behavior than stones cut in step or emerald cuts, and also different than gem species with higher refractive indices. Against step cut emeralds within the same material class, this mixed brilliant delivers increased faceted sparkle and more dynamic scintillation, while step cuts emphasize broad flashes and a windowed depth that can make color appear deeper but sparkle less. Compared with green gemstones such as tsavorite garnet or green tourmaline, which often have higher clarity and greater refractive brilliance, this Colombian emerald trades some high index brilliance for a richer, more velvety color presence and a softer, more diffused flash due to its internal characteristics and inclusion patterns. The excellent polish and precise faceting of this piece, however, maximize available light return for an emerald, producing lively micro scintillation and pleasing surface brilliance that is quite attractive in ring settings. For the buyer who values vivid natural color with thoughtful cutting to enhance optical performance, this 2.37 carat Colombian emerald from The Natural Emerald Company offers a compelling balance of color intensity, controlled sparkle, and artisanal finishing.