2.67 Ct. Emerald from Brazil

From the slow pulse of the earth to the hand of a skilled cutter, this 2.67 carat cushion shape emerald carries a story that begins in the Brazilian mines where heat and pressure coaxed chromium and vanadium into a single vivid green crystal over millions of years. The Natural Emerald Company found this rough among other treasures, selecting it for its depth of color and natural crystalline geometry. Miners in Brazil who know the veins and the rhythms of their land pulled the rough from the earth, and it was the stone itself that dictated the path from rough to gem. The result is a transparent specimen whose origin remains part of its character, a gem that remembers the soil and the seasons that formed it, and that memory is visible in its intense green color, in the way light travels through it, and in its modest, very slightly included clarity when viewed at eye level. This is not just a gemstone, it is a natural fragment of a landscape, ethically sourced and presented with full provenance by The Natural Emerald Company.

Once the decision was made to transform this rough into a jewel, master cutters shaped it into a cushion form with a mixed brilliant cut, a design chosen to honor the stone s natural strengths while enhancing its brilliance. Measuring 9.72 by 8.41 by 5.07 millimeters, this emerald sits in a size range that is both commanding and adaptable, large enough to be the focal point of an engagement ring or pendant, yet refined enough to balance beautifully in a bespoke three stone or halo setting. The mixed brilliant cut marries the broad, open facets that preserve and deepen color with a crown of brilliant facets that catch and scatter light, producing a liveliness that invites the eye to linger. An excellent polish completes the story of the lapidary art, smoothing every plane until the gem s surface sings with light. The clarity has been graded as very slightly included at eye level, a mark that speaks to the gem s natural origin and to the cutter s restraint, preserving weight and color while ensuring clarity that reads clean to most admirers. The enhancement is standard, a common and accepted practice to stabilize and subtly improve clarity, and it has been disclosed and documented as part of the stone s provenance provided by The Natural Emerald Company.

Because of its thoughtful proportions, cushion outline, and balanced depth, this emerald is especially well suited to custom jewelry work. Designers will find it responsive to a wide range of concepts, from classic solitaire settings that let the green breathe, to pavé halos that amplify perceived size and add contrast, to bezel settings that offer modern protection and an elegant frame for everyday wear. In a ring, the stone s 9.72 by 8.41 millimeter footprint creates a comfortable presence on a variety of hand sizes, allowing for design choices that range from low profile for wearability to taller settings that let light enter from multiple angles for extra scintillation. As a pendant, the cushion shape reads as a gentle, organic silhouette, perfect for a piece that rests close to the heart. Pairing this emerald with carefully selected diamonds or warm toned metals will underscore its intense hue, while cooler metals will provide a contemporary counterpoint, and jewelers favoring bespoke work will appreciate the mixed brilliant cut for the way it distributes sparkle across both crown and pavilion, meaning the stone performs beautifully under varied lighting conditions.

When you choose this emerald through The Natural Emerald Company you are not only acquiring a gemstone, you are investing in a narrative that connects geology, craftsmanship, and personal meaning. Our team can provide detailed imagery, the full origin disclosure from Brazil, and guidance on settings that protect the gem and showcase its intense color and cushion silhouette. Because the enhancement is a standard treatment, we will advise on care and maintenance that preserves the stone s beauty for generations, and on setting styles that minimize exposure while maximizing visual impact. This emerald is ready to be the center of a custom piece that will carry its story forward, whether as a future heirloom engagement ring, a cherished pendant, or a signature statement resonant with the history of its formation and the hands that shaped it, and we at The Natural Emerald Company stand ready to help you design the mounting that best honors this exceptional gem.