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2.63 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

Item ID: E3721
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$13,413
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Product Details
Item ID:
E3721
Dimensions (MM):
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Length: 8.12
Width: 8.1
Height: 5.82
Weight:
2.63 Ct.
Color:
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Green
Color intensity:
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Vivid
Clarity:
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Very Very Slightly Included
Shape:
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Asscher - Octagon
Cut:
Asscher
Enhancements:
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Standard
Origin:
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Zambia
Per carat price:
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$5,100
Product description

Emeralds are one of the most coveted gemstones globally, renowned for their lush, vibrant green hues. They belong to the beryl mineral family and are treasured for both their beauty and rarity. The most prized emeralds display a deep, vivid green color and a high degree of transparency, which is often difficult to find due to the natural inclusions commonly found within this gemstone. These inclusions are often referred to as "jardin," which is French for "garden," because of their mossy or garden-like appearance. Emeralds have held their popularity across civilizations, esteemed not just for their aesthetic appeal but also for their supposed healing properties and historical significance.
Let's now turn to the specific product described:
This 2.63 carat asscher-octagon shaped emerald is a remarkable and valuable gemstone. With measurements of 8.12 x 8.10 x 5.82 mm, it falls into a size category that is substantial enough to command attention yet can be comfortably set into fine jewelry. The asscher cut, a variation of the emerald cut known for its stepped square facets and high crown that provides exceptional brilliance, is executed with precision, enhancing the stone's natural beauty. A clarity grade of "very very slightly included" indicates that any inclusions are minor and difficult to detect with the naked eye, contributing to the stone's visual purity.
The intense vivid color of this Zambian emerald is its standout feature, setting it apart from emeralds with lesser saturation or undesirable color tones. Additionally, an "excellent" polish ensures that the surface of the emerald is smooth and reflective, allowing optimal light to enter and exit the gemstone, highlighting its color and brilliance.
Emeralds like this are typically used in high-end jewelry, most often in rings, necklaces, and earrings, where they serve as the centerpiece or are accompanied by other precious stones like diamonds.
Now, let's imagine this emerald set in a pair of intricately designed earrings:
The earrings are masterpieces of fine jewelry artistry, showcasing the 2.63 carat asscher-octagon shaped emeralds as their crowning glory. Each emerald is set in a delicate halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds that amplify the green gemstone's vivacious color and sparkle. The halos are connected to a surmount studded with additional smaller diamonds, which trace along a graceful, swirling Art Nouveau-inspired pattern. The metal used is platinum, chosen for its strength and its ability to be worked into filigree details.
These earrings exhibit skilled craftsmanship with attention to the finest details. Milgrain edging, a technique where minute beads of metal are used to frame sections, adds a vintage allure and textural contrast to the design. The jeweler's expertise is further seen in the secure yet elegant claw settings that cradle the emeralds, ensuring their safety without hiding their beauty.
As for the overall aesthetic appeal, the earrings exude an air of timeless sophistication, marrying the enchantment of old-world charm with the freshness of contemporary design. The combination of the lush green emeralds with sparkling diamonds and platinum’s understated luxury ensures that these earrings would be a statement piece in any fine jewelry collection, cherished for their aesthetic appeal as well as their exquisite artisanship.

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Our packaging, reports and documentation is refined, concise and reputable. Our reputation is our greatest asset, rest assured we don’t cut corners, please review our extensive reporting and specialty packaging for all our emerald items.
    Our hand made zinc alloy ring boxes and other packaging is made to impress as much as our handcrafted emerald rings and emerald jewelry. They weigh almost one pound each!
    Have confidence that if you choose The Natural Emerald Company the items you purchase for yourself or your loved ones will be impressive.
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Printed documentation is included free of charge for all items over $300.
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Our hand-made zinc gemstone boxes are the finest in the industry, and are included for all gemstones over $2000.
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Our customers often comment about our stunning, hand made, presentation boxes and reporting documents. Large zinc-alloy boxes included at no extra cost for jewelry items over $5000, and petit size included for orders $500-$5000.
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Our customers often comment about our stunning, hand made, presentation boxes and reporting documents. Large zinc-alloy boxes included at no extra cost for jewelry items over $5000, and petit size included for orders $500-$5000.
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    For gemstone purchases between $500 and $2000 we ship a high quality black display box which shows the gemstone professionally. Stones under $500 will ship in a secure plastic pouch.
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    Jewelry items under $500 will ship in a signature pouch and box.
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    For hanging earrings over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
    Emerald rings in The Natural Emerald Company custom made packaging
    For line bracelets over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
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