2.62 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This piece is a transparent green emerald weighing 2.62 carat, cut in an asscher octagon shape, with precise dimensions of 8.65 x 8.45 x 4.58 mm. The asscher cut presents stepped facets arranged to create a clear and architectural internal light pattern, and the octagon outline emphasizes symmetry and a refined profile suitable for a range of mounting styles. Clarity has been graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the stone exhibits a vivid color intensity that reads as a strong, saturated green. Polishing is excellent, resulting in crisp facet junctions and a clean surface that enhances the stone transparency and the asscher cut geometry. Enhancement is standard, and the origin is Zambia, a source known within the trade for producing emeralds with notable saturation and a pleasing balance of color and transparency.

In practical appearance the slightly included clarity grade means the inclusions are present but do not dominate the visual experience when the gem is set and viewed at normal distances, they contribute a natural character without compromising the emeralds desirable vivid hue. The standard enhancement applied follows established industry practice to stabilize and improve clarity, while preserving the natural body color and the stone integrity. The asscher facet arrangement creates a hall of light that allows color to breathe through the stone, producing a lively face up appearance. Dimensions and weight correspond closely to the expected spread for this cut, offering a compact yet substantial presence on the finger or in a pendant. The excellent polish and well executed facet symmetry maximize light return and minimize obstructive surface reflection, enabling the emeralds natural color and internal structure to be appreciated with clarity.

When compared to lab grown alternatives, natural emeralds offer several distinct attributes that are relevant to collectors, makers of heirloom pieces, and purchasers seeking geological authenticity. Natural stones record a unique formation history within the earth, inclusions act as a fingerprint of that history, and origin ties such as Zambian provenance carry documented geological and gemological context that cannot be replicated in a laboratory. Rarity is intrinsic to natural emeralds, and that scarcity underpins durable desirability over time. Natural inclusions frequently enhance the gem narrative and can produce optical effects and character that are valued for their individuality, whereas lab grown material tends to be more uniform and free of natural growth signatures. From a market perspective natural emeralds retain a traditional place in archives and estates, and provenance documentation is commonly regarded as an important attribute in valuation and resale.

The Natural Emerald Company documents and evaluates each stone with precise measurements, clarity grading, color assessment, and treatment disclosure, to ensure a reasoned understanding of what you are acquiring. Natural material offers an origin story and a geological identity that complements its visual qualities, and standard enhancement practices are applied transparently to present the stone at its best while maintaining structural stability. For purchasers who prioritize uniqueness, provenance, and the historical continuity of natural gems, this Zambian asscher octagon emerald represents a coherent combination of saturated color, fine cut quality, and natural character. If further gemological documentation or high resolution images are required for appraisal or design purposes, The Natural Emerald Company can provide the relevant reports and examinations to support a confident and informed acquisition.