2.82 Ct. Cabochon Emerald from Pakistan

This 2.82 carat oval green emerald, presented by The Natural Emerald Company, measures 9.17 by 7.79 by 6.38 millimeters, and is fashioned as a cabochon cut with a domed profile and smooth rounded pavilion. The measurements and weight align with the expected mass for emerald material with a specific gravity near 2.70 to 2.78, and the oval outline has been proportioned to optimize color distribution and surface symmetry. The piece is translucent rather than fully transparent, which in a cabochon format emphasizes color depth and tone rather than faceted brilliance, and the overall finish is described as excellent polish, producing crisp surface reflections and a clean visual plane for viewing the internal features. The shape and cut make this gem particularly suitable for bezel and halo mounting strategies where the domed surface can be protected and the color can be presented uninterrupted.

Color evaluation has yielded a vivid intensity, with a saturated green body color that displays strong chroma and a medium to medium dark tone under standard daylight equivalent lighting. The vivid classification indicates that saturation is a dominant contributor to visual appeal, with the cabochon geometry accentuating the stone s chromatic uniformity across the crown. Translucency allows light to penetrate and scatter, producing an even color field and a soft internal glow that is characteristic of traditional cabochon emeralds. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, meaning that inclusions are visible to an unaided eye but do not disrupt the overall visual integrity or color continuity. The inclusions observed are typical of natural emeralds from Pakistan, consisting of fine internal veiling and isolated crystals or growth structures that contribute to the stone s natural fingerprint, and these features do not compromise durability when the gem is set and handled with normal care.

Enhancement for this specimen is standard, consistent with industry practice for natural emeralds, and is applied to improve apparent clarity and overall aesthetic while maintaining the stone s natural character. Standard enhancement typically involves the introduction of oil or a low refractive index filling agent that reduces the visibility of surface reaching fissures and increases the apparent transparency of internal features, and when performed conservatively it remains stable under normal wear conditions and reversible by professional treatment. The origin has been recorded as Pakistan, and the material exhibits the mineralogical and visual hallmarks associated with Pakistani emerald deposits, including strong saturation and a slightly bluish or pure green hue component depending on viewing angle, which can be accentuated by cabochon cutting. The combination of origin, standard enhancement, and cabochon cutting results in a specimen that balances natural character with market expectations for color intensity and surface quality.

From a lapidary and setting perspective the cabochon construction demands attention to dome height, girdle strength, and alignment in the mounting to protect the stone and to present the color optimally. The dome height of this oval has been controlled to provide a pleasing curvature without excessive bulk, allowing for comfortable proportions when set in rings, pendants, or earrings, and the excellent polish enhances tactile smoothness and resists superficial abrasion in everyday wear. For jewelry design recommendations consider a low profile bezel for rings, or a classic bezel with a fine milgrain for pendants, where the metal borders protect the girdle and emphasize the uninterrupted color surface. For appraisal and insurance purposes the documented dimensions, carat weight, clarity grade, color intensity, polish quality, enhancement notation, and Pakistan origin should be included in the certificate, and The Natural Emerald Company stands ready to provide these verification details and high resolution imagery to facilitate mounting decisions. For collectors and connoisseurs seeking a vivid colored cabochon with natural inclusions and conservative enhancement, this 2.82 carat oval emerald represents a technically sound and visually compelling choice.