2.42 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This is a transparent 2.42 carat emerald, presented in a classic emerald cut, with exact dimensions 9.75 x 7.17 x 4.33 mm, and a length to width ratio of approximately 1.36, calculated to balance face up presence with elegant step cut proportions. The pavilion depth of 4.33 mm yields a depth of roughly 51.16 percent when referenced to the average of length and width, a proportion selected to optimize color saturation while maintaining lively light return through the large open table. The emerald cut presents broad parallel step facets on the crown and pavilion, truncated corners that protect against chipping, and a restrained geometry that favors broad flashes of color over scintillation. The polish is excellent, ensuring crisp facet junctions, tight facet planes, and minimal surface deviation, and the symmetry is precise throughout the girdle and facet placement, which augments the gematic geometry and the hall of mirrors effect intrinsic to fine step cutting.

Color is the defining characteristic of this stone, assessed as intense in color intensity, with a rich Zambian green that carries a subtle bluish overtone typical of emeralds from Zambia. The color distribution is even across the table and to the girdle, indicating careful lapidary attention to retain facets that both deepen tone and allow for liveability in jewelry. The face up appearance reads as a saturated green without overt darkening, a result of measured facet depth and length to width selection. Because this emerald has no enhancement, the hue and saturation are entirely natural, and the color is a direct expression of the trace element chemistry of its Zambian origin. For collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize unenhanced material, this gem presents authentic color straight from its geological context, with no oiling or resin treatments to alter the visual impression.

Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a clarity tier that in an emerald cut provides a high degree of visual purity while preserving the natural internal character that defines true emeralds. The step cut amplifies clarity characteristics, making the location and nature of inclusions part of the gematic signature rather than defects to be concealed. In practical terms the inclusions are minimal to the unaided eye, they do not impede transparency, and they disperse light in a way that can contribute to the stone s depth and liveliness. The absence of enhancement means those internal features are stable, not the result of filling, and the excellent polish locks in crisp facet definition so that the internal planes interact harmoniously with external facet geometry. For setting considerations, the strong table and consistent pavilion depth recommend a secure four or six prong mounting or a bezel with protective corners, options that preserve the gem s condition while showcasing its technical merits.

Beyond measurements and metrics there is a narrative that links the stone s technical identity to a romantic lineage, a tale well suited to the discerning client of The Natural Emerald Company. Imagine a valley in Zambia where geological time layered chromium and vanadium into mineral structures, compressing them until green crystal windows formed deep in the earth, each inclusion a memory of pressure and passage. This emerald s intense green is like first light filtering through canopy, an enduring color born of deep processes, and its very slightly included clarity is like the soft history lines in a long relationship, visible but not diminishing the brilliance between partners. In jewelry this gem will speak of commitment that is both honest and rare, a pledge that acknowledges imperfection as part of authenticity. For clients seeking a gem with verifiable origin, uncompromised natural color, precise cutting, and a provenance backed by our gemological standards, The Natural Emerald Company offers this emerald as both a technical exemplar and a poetic emblem, ready to be set into a ring, pendant, or bespoke creation, with certification and viewing arrangements available upon request.