2.62 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

From a sun warmed mine in Zambia to the careful hands that shaped it, this emerald began its journey as a piece of rough crystal hidden in the rock. Local miners guided by generations of practical knowledge recovered the rough with an eye for color and clarity, and early sorting singled out stones with vivid green saturation and good transparency. The Natural Emerald Company then worked directly with trusted partners to ensure the piece was traced from pit to parcel, and what followed was a deliberate process of selection, cutting and finishing that honors both the material and the people who produced it. Where many stones are sent through anonymous channels and cut to maximize weight or profit, this emerald was reserved for a cutter who understands how to coax brilliance from a transparent Zambian crystal, preserving color and clarity rather than obscuring them.

The result is a beautiful transparent 2.62 carat asscher octagon shaped emerald, measuring 8.65 by 8.45 by 4.58 mm, with a clarity grade described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish. The asscher cut gives a balanced pavilion and step facets that capture and return light differently than a traditional brilliant or standard emerald cut, offering a dance of deep green flashes and lively scintillation that flatters the stone in many styles of jewelry. Compared with heavily included or glass filled stones commonly found on the market, this gem shows a natural transparency that allows the vivid Zambian hue to read clean and electric, rather than muddy or masked. Enhancement is standard, a responsible and common treatment that improves surface appearance without the more extensive interventions seen elsewhere, and the excellent polish ensures the faceting defines the color and the clarity rather than hiding it. In comparison with Colombian material that may command higher premiums for rare tones, this Zambian emerald strikes an exceptional value equation because of its combination of size, vivid color and eye level clarity, qualities that are increasingly hard to find at this carat weight.

For someone deciding between many options on the market, this stone stands out because of the balance it achieves. Loose stones of similar color can arrive heavily included, requiring large bezels or aggressive fillings that alter the look and the maintenance profile over time. Synthetics and low grade natural beryl alternatives may offer lower price points but do not match the depth of natural zoning, the tactile weight and the story of a mined gem. This 2.62 carat asscher octagon emerald presents a confident size on the finger, a clean table that draws the eye, and step facets that allow jewelers to design settings that both protect and display the stone beautifully. The dimensions of 8.65 by 8.45 by 4.58 mm mean it sits prominently without overpowering a design, and the excellent polish gives a finishing touch that distinguishes fine craftsmanship from mass market cutting.

When you choose this emerald from The Natural Emerald Company you are choosing more than a color, you are choosing provenance, responsibility, and a gem that compares favorably to others in terms of transparency, cut quality, and honest enhancement. For a bespoke ring or an heirloom pendant the stone will perform with a presence that belies its measured dimensions, catching daylight and candlelight in a way that speaks to the hands that found it and the hands that shaped it. If you are weighing this gem against alternatives, consider that its vivid Zambian color, very slightly included clarity at eye level, and asscher octagon proportions create a combination that is rare and enduring in the marketplace. Contact us to discuss setting options, viewing under magnification, or comparative examples, so you can see why this emerald is a superior choice for both immediate beauty and lasting value.