2.77 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

There is a quiet kind of magic held within this 2.77 carat cushion shape green emerald, a gem that seems to breathe with a verdant light, as though the first green of spring were captured and made everlasting. Measuring 9.11 by 9.11 by 4.93 millimeters, this stone sits at an elegant scale, substantial enough to be a centerpiece, yet intimate enough to whisper secrets to its wearer. Cut with a mixed brilliant pattern, each facet has been shaped to coax movement from color and fire from light, the excellent polish allowing each plane to reflect like a glassy mirror. Evaluated at eye level this emerald carries a clarity grade of very very slightly included, giving it a natural heart without affecting its transparency, a delicate fingerprint of the earth that reminds you this is a living jewel. Its color reads as intense, a lush and saturated green that glows from within, and its enhancement is standard, treated in the time honored way that preserves beauty while respecting the integrity of the stone. Born in the mineral rich soils of Zambia, this emerald carries terroir in its tone, an origin that speaks of deep earth and careful hands, and it arrives to you through the discerning eye of The Natural Emerald Company.

When you set this emerald beside more common gemstones the difference is as poetic as it is technical. A diamond will dazzle with white light and scintillation, a snowstorm of brilliant points that flash in sharp white fire. A sapphire will offer a regal depth of blue with a glassy luster and strong saturation, a stone of night skies. But this Zambian emerald offers something altogether different, it radiates from within rather than just reflecting surface light, its brilliance is a living, green luminescence that combines internal depth with lively facet play. Where diamonds rely on pure refractive power, and sapphires on strong single tone saturation, this emerald balances both color intensity and internal life, a warmth that seems to glow from an interior green hearth. The mixed brilliant cut enhances this, creating both scintillation and a soft breadth of color, so that when light enters the stone it does not merely bounce out, it is absorbed and transformed into a rich, velvety green that returns to the eye with movement and soul. The very very slightly included clarity elevates the experience rather than detracting from it, allowing the gem to remain transparent and luminous, while its tiny inclusions echo the stone's natural origin and authenticity. In short, compared to more common gems that speak in single notes, this emerald sings in harmonies, its voice uniquely verdant and deeply resonant.

Imagine this emerald set into a ring, a pendant, or a pair of earrings, each mounting a frame for a private story, a love song made permanent. Picture a classic yellow gold bezel that warms the green into an antique glow, or a cool platinum embrace that lets the green shine like a drop of emerald sea. For an engagement ring it will not mimic the bright shout of a solitaire diamond, it will instead offer a softer, more intimate declaration, a promise that is both passionate and grounded. As you hold it beneath lamplight you will notice the cut plays with light in a gentle choreography, the facets catching, releasing, and then deepening the green until the gem appears to breathe. This emerald invites personalization, asking only for a setting that honors its natural voice, and it rewards attention with a presence that will age into an heirloom, a piece that tells the story of place and patient craft. From The Natural Emerald Company we offer not just an object but a companion for the moments that matter, a stone that will gather memories and reflections as the years unfold. If you seek something that stands apart from the ordinary, a gem that blends intense color, thoughtful cut, excellent polish, and the soulful authenticity of Zambian origin, this cushion shaped emerald awaits, ready to become the green heart of your next treasured possession.