2.86 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This listing describes one transparent 2.86 carat emerald, emerald cut, sourced from Zambia, with dimensions 9.33 x 7.42 x 5.26 mm. The stone exhibits vivid color intensity and a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and it has an excellent polish. Enhancement is standard. The emerald cut emphasizes broad, planar facets that present color in even, saturated planes rather than in dispersed sparkle. With this cutting style and the high quality of the polish, light is returned as steady, large flashes of deep green, and the stone displays a controlled play of light that highlights its color saturation and internal character. Slight inclusions are visible at eye level but do not significantly interrupt the overall field of color, they contribute to the typical emerald appearance and add internal texture to the light return rather than fragmenting it.

Compared to other gemstones in the same green category, this Zambian emerald offers a different reflective profile than high brilliance stones such as diamonds or sapphires, which have higher refractive indices and produce more scintillation and fire. Emeralds have a vitreous luster and a lower dispersion, and when emerald cut they favor broad flashes and depth over pinpoint sparkle. Compared to Colombian emeralds, Zambian stones often show a slightly cooler tone and can present greater apparent clarity, resulting in a denser, more uniform light transmission. Compared to tsavorite garnet and peridot, which typically exhibit stronger brilliance and lively scintillation due to higher refractive indices or cleaner clarity, this emerald emphasizes color depth and even facet reflections. Standard enhancement, commonly used with emeralds, improves apparent clarity and surface luster without materially changing the stone s inherent reflective behavior. The Natural Emerald Company presents this gem for its notable combination of vivid Zambian color, precise emerald cut, and a polished presentation that prioritizes color saturation and refined, broad facet reflections.