2.74 Ct. Emerald from Russia

This transparent 2.74 carat heart shape green emerald measures 9.05 by 9.56 by 6.14 millimeters, and presents a mixed brilliant cut with an excellent polish. The gem displays intense color intensity, and a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, with natural inclusions that are present but do not dominate the overall appearance. There has been no enhancement to this stone, and its origin is Russia, a source known for producing vibrant green material. The heart shape has been executed to preserve color depth while creating balanced symmetry, and the mixed brilliant pavilion increases light return through the crown facets. Overall, the stone reads as a transparent, color saturated emerald, with well defined facet junctions and a polished finish that enhances visual depth and surface reflection.

When compared to other emeralds in its category, this Russian heart shape demonstrates stronger scintillation than many traditionally cut step cut emeralds, because the mixed brilliant facets create a livelier pattern of internal reflections and flashes of green. Relative to Colombian material which is often prized for a softer, velvety depth of color, this stone appears more vivid and immediate in its face up brilliance. Compared to Zambian examples that can show deeper bluish green tones and sometimes higher apparent clarity, this gem emphasizes pure green saturation combined with accessible transparency. In a broader gemological context, emeralds exhibit lower refractive index and dispersion than stones such as sapphire and diamond, so they do not display the same degree of fire, however the precision of the mixed brilliant cut and the excellent polish on this piece compensate by producing crisp light return and attractive scintillation, while the natural inclusions impart a characteristic internal texture and depth. The Natural Emerald Company presents this gem as an example of well executed cutting and natural Russian color, suitable for settings that benefit from both vivid color and lively facet performance.