2.95 Ct. Emerald from Colombia - Muzo

There are gemstones, and then there is this C.Dunaigre certified 2.95 carat asscher octagon shape green emerald, a singular treasure that arrives from the legendary Muzo mines of Colombia, and that we present with pride at The Natural Emerald Company. From the moment you first set eyes on this gem you will understand why it stands apart, beyond simple scarcity and into the realm of the truly exceptional. Measuring 9.24 by 8.80 by 5.58 millimeters, expertly asscher cut and finished to an excellent polish, it wears its vivid color with a confidence that only the finest Colombian emeralds can achieve. This is a piece for the collector who insists on provenance, certification, and a provenance that reads like a pedigree. The C.Dunaigre certificate is your assurance of authenticity and exacting evaluation, and the standard enhancement has been executed with the traditional care that preserves brilliance and integrity rather than disguises character. Owning this emerald places you among a small circle of connoisseurs who appreciate not only the visual splendor, but the story and craft that allow such an object to exist.

The sparkle this emerald produces is a study in controlled light, given life by both its crystalline nature and its masterful faceting. Emeralds belong to the beryl family, a mineral class with a hexagonal crystal structure that governs the way light travels within the stone. Beryl does not exhibit the high dispersion of diamond, yet within its ordered lattice it offers something rarer, a deep internal luminosity that is revealed when light meets the right geometry. The asscher cut is a step cut designed to work with rather than against that internal architecture, creating a precise series of concentric facets that act like a hall of mirrors. Each faceted plane is a deliberate decision, an optical corridor that channels light inward and back again, producing flashes of brilliance interspersed with broad planes of satin like color. The octagon silhouette complements the asscher steps, reinforcing symmetry and maximizing the angles at which light is returned. The excellent polish on every facet allows those reflections to be crisp and lively, while the slightly included clarity grade evaluated at eye level gives the gem a soulful signature, small internal features that scatter light into scintillating micro flashes that no perfectly flawless stone can mimic.

Color and proportion together are what make this 2.95 carat asscher emerald sing in a way few others can. The vivid color intensity is unmistakable, a richly saturated green that carries the cool depth for which Muzo origin stones are celebrated. Unlike stones cut to hide color or to chase only surface brilliance, this asscher octagon was cut to balance field of color with rhythmic light play, to ensure that when you move the gem it breathes, showing deep verdant planes and sudden sharp flashes where the step facets meet. The geometry is meticulously balanced, the table and pavilion proportions calibrated so that light entering through the broad, open table is guided by the step facets into layered reflections, creating both a soft internal glow and lively, directional sparkle. The result is an optical performance that can be described as a refined theatricality, restrained yet compelling, where color is the lead actor and scintillation plays the supporting role. The slightly included nature of the stone contributes to its character, each minor inclusion serving as a unique fingerprint that certifies natural origin and distinguishes your gem from synthetic or over treated alternatives, while the standard enhancement preserves transparency and maximizes visual appeal without compromising authenticity.

This emerald is not a commodity, it is a rarity offered in limited availability, and at The Natural Emerald Company we present it as a bespoke opportunity for the collector who demands singularity. Imagine this asscher octagon set in a ring or pendant that echoes its architectural geometry, a custom setting that complements the step facets and allows light to traverse the stone unimpeded. Whether the piece is destined for the display cabinet, the investment portfolio, or a once in a lifetime heirloom, its combination of 2.95 carat weight, vivid Muzo green, C.Dunaigre certification, and exacting craftsmanship makes it an object of long term desirability. We stand ready to guide you through mounting options that preserve the emeralds optical performance, to discuss bespoke commissions that pair this gem with metals and accent stones that enhance rather than compete, and to provide the discrete, white glove service appropriate to such an acquisition. For those who recognize the subtle difference between rarity and exclusivity, this asscher cut Muzo emerald is more than a purchase, it is an invitation to join a select group who own not merely a beautiful stone, but a living piece of geological art, authenticated, preserved, and presented by The Natural Emerald Company.