2.97 Ct. Emerald from Colombia - Muzo

From the living heart of Colombia where rivers cut through ancient shale and time compresses mineral and pressure into color, this emerald was born. Muzo has been known for centuries as a cradle of the finest emeralds on Earth, and this stone carries that legacy in every facet. We present a C.Dunaigre certified 2.97 carat emerald cut green emerald, with dimensions 9.25 by 8.10 by 6.23 mm, a vivid color intensity that immediately arrests the eye, and a clarity graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level. Its excellent polish reveals the stone at its most honest and luminous, while its standard enhancement is the traditional oiling that has long preserved and stabilized the inner beauty of Muzo emeralds. When you hold this gem, you hold a fragment of Colombian geology and craftsmanship, a stone that began as part of the earth and was coaxed into brilliance by generations of miners and cutters who know how to find and respect its soul.

The journey from rough to refined jewel is both technical and tactile, and it is a story we at The Natural Emerald Company tell with care. This emerald was selected for an emerald cut because that shape celebrates the depth and clarity of its color, producing a hall of mirrors effect that emphasizes the vivid green while offering a clean, architectural silhouette ideal for modern and classic designs alike. Skilled cutters worked the rough with minimal weight loss, preserving the carat size while aligning the stone so that its internal characteristics interact with light in the most flattering way. The excellent polish is the final stroke that allows light to play freely across the step facets, and the C.Dunaigre certification accompanies the stone as a guarantee of origin, weight, and treatments. We orchestrate every phase of this metamorphosis, pairing trusted mining partners in Muzo with master cutters and independent gemologists, so that the finished gem is as truthful and as full of provenance as possible.

As a gemstone that communicates both presence and refinement, this emerald adapts beautifully to a wide variety of jewelry settings and bespoke concepts. In a solitaire engagement ring, its elegant emerald cut and nearly 3 carat weight make it a stately focal point, best shown in a four or six prong setting that lifts the stone to capture light while allowing the pavilion to breathe. For clients seeking protection and a more architectural silhouette, a bezel setting provides security and a contemporary look without sacrificing the gem’s vivid color. Surrounding the center with a halo of brilliant round or small baguette diamonds enhances perceived size and emphasizes contrast, especially when set in warm yellow gold to intensify green, or in cool platinum for a modern, refined palette. Three stone designs flank the emerald with tapered baguettes for a classic engagement look, or with colored sapphires for a personalized color story. For everyday elegance, the stone makes an exquisite pendant, where a simple prong or bezel bail allows the emerald to swing and catch light, or as a pair of dramatic drop earrings paired with pear shaped diamonds. Men’s jewelry responds equally well to this shape, in signet rings, cufflinks, or bold pendants, where a deep green center conveys confidence and history. We also suggest custom gallery work such as filigree, openwork blocks, or channel set shoulders to reflect vintage or contemporary tastes. The emerald cut’s clean lines translate easily into east west settings, halo clusters, and tension mounts, and we encourage clients to consider metal choices carefully, as yellow gold warms and deepens the green, rose gold softens and romanticizes it, and white metals present a striking, high contrast display.

Because the stone carries a slight inclusion level when viewed at eye level and a standard oil enhancement, certain design choices will protect and highlight it best. A protective bezel or lower profile mounting reduces exposure to knocks, while prong settings with secure corners honor the cut and allow sparkle to shine through. Side stone choices should be considered to avoid overpowering the vivid color, for example using smaller, high quality melee diamonds or delicate tapered baguettes for balance. For bespoke commissions, we offer detailed renderings, metal mockups, and lap consultations so that the scale, setting height, and geometry fit your lifestyle and aesthetic. The Natural Emerald Company stands behind the lifetime of the jewelry with cleaning, inspection, and re-oiling services as needed, because oil is part of the emerald’s care story, not a flaw. We provide guidance on routine maintenance, recommending gentle cleanings, avoiding ultrasonic baths unless advised, and periodic professional checks to maintain both beauty and integrity. Your finished piece will arrive accompanied by the C.Dunaigre certification and our own documentation of carat, cut, clarity, polish, enhancement, and origin, so the narrative of the gem from Muzo to your hand is transparent and enduring.

When you commission a piece from The Natural Emerald Company using this 2.97 carat emerald, you are choosing not only a gem of verified provenance and striking color, but a wearable story that began in the green veins of Muzo and was shaped by human hands into an heirloom of tomorrow. We work with you to translate the gem’s character into settings that match your intentions, whether you seek a discreet everyday heirloom, a bold statement work of art, or a personalized engagement ring that tells a love story rooted in place and craft. Our consultations cover design language, metal choices, complementary stones, and practical considerations such as durability and finger size, and we tailor each commission so the final piece feels inevitable, as if the emerald were always meant to live in that form. This gem is ready to become part of your story, to be worn, to be loved, and to be cared for across generations, and we are honored to guide you through every decision until the moment you first wear it.