2.95 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

From the highland mines of Colombia this 2.95 carat asscher octagon shape green emerald began as a slow forming testament to geological time, a crystal grown in pockets of beryl and nourished by trace elements that imbued it with vivid color intensity. Miners in remote alluvial terraces carefully extracted rough pieces that held promise, pieces that we examined at The Natural Emerald Company with the same reverence given to heirlooms. The rough for this gem was chosen for depth of color and crystalline clarity, then sent to skilled cutters who translated the stone from raw mineral into an asscher cut that emphasizes symmetry, step facets, and an elegant pavilion that returns light like a window into a verdant world. The dimensions of 9.24 x 8.80 x 5.58 mm were preserved to maintain weight and presence, while the precision of the cut and an excellent polish were applied to reveal its inner life and to sit beautifully in fine jewelry that honors its origin.

What makes this emerald unmistakable are the unique inclusions that tell of its birth, inclusions that collectors describe as the gems signature language. Slightly included at eye level, the stone displays a garden of fine growth features, slender feather like fissures with soft edges, and delicate three phase pockets that hold minuscule fluids and crystals like tiny time capsules. These internal landscapes refract and diffuse light in ways that deepen its green tone, creating flashes of lively green and deeper forest tones as the gem rotates. Tiny reflective platelets and isolated mineral specks scatter light within the pavilion and create flecks that cannot be replicated, giving the emerald a living complexity that resonates with its Colombian roots. Enhancement is standard, applied with care to improve clarity while respecting the natural character and stability of the stone. When set, the asscher cut frames those inclusions as points of interest, turning what some might label imperfections into signatures of authenticity and origin. At The Natural Emerald Company we celebrate these marks as part of the jewel story, a narrative that connects the wearer to ancient earth forces and to the hands that shaped this stone into a ready and radiant centerpiece.