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2.46 Ct. Emerald from Zambia
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Item ID: | E10610 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.91 Width: 7.68 Height: 5.24 |
Weight: | 2.46 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Standard |
Origin: help | Zambia |
Per carat price: help | $1,850 |
One glance at this exceptional Zambian emerald immediately reveals what sets it apart as an heirloom quality treasure, and at The Natural Emerald Company I am proud to present a genuinely rare offering. This transparent 2.46 carat oval emerald measures 9.91 x 7.68 x 5.24 mm, and its mixed brilliant faceting gives it a lively play of light that intensifies the vivid green color. Graded included at eye level, this stone displays the natural internal character that connoisseurs prize, while maintaining an intense color intensity and an excellent polish that allows the hue to glow from within. With standard enhancement applied to stabilize and accentuate its beauty, this emerald is a unique find from Zambia, one of the world’s most respected sources for rich green gems. Only a select few stones combine this particular size, clarity feel, color depth, and cutting style, making this oval a piece for collectors who insist on owning something truly uncommon.
When considering durability and everyday wearability, emeralds are a beryl variety and typically rate between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, which places them well above common materials like quartz rated 7, yet below sapphire and ruby at 9, and of course diamond at 10. Because emeralds frequently contain natural inclusions and in this case are presented with included clarity and standard enhancement, they benefit from thoughtful setting choices and gentle care, even though their hardness provides solid resistance to scratches in daily use. For longevity I recommend protective settings such as bezels or halo mounts that shield the girdle and edges, and routine inspection to ensure the setting remains secure. As your personal guide from The Natural Emerald Company I will help you envision how this emerald will look in bespoke jewelry, whether set as a solitary statement ring, a refined pendant, or an exclusive commission, ensuring your ownership places you in an elite circle who possess not just a gem, but a rare, story filled treasure.
