2.97 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This transparent 2.97 carat cushion shape green emerald, measuring 9.52 x 7.68 x 5.96 mm, exemplifies the precision and balance that discerning collectors demand, presented by The Natural Emerald Company. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant faceting scheme, combining a brilliant style crown to maximize scintillation with a modified step pavilion to retain deep color saturation, the approach chosen to balance light return with the natural dichroism of Zambian material. The stone exhibits vivid color intensity with a pure green hue and medium to medium deep tone, the saturation remaining even across the table and extending to the girdle, minimizing windowing. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, inclusions that are characteristic of natural emeralds and that act as internal fingerprints without compromising transparency. The gem carries a standard enhancement, applied to stabilize and improve visual clarity in a manner consistent with traditional treatment protocols, and the polish is excellent, yielding crisp facet junctions and clean facet planes that enhance luster and precise light performance.

Craftsmanship details are evident in the symmetry and pavilion depth, where calibrated facet angles optimize refractive return while maintaining the stone volume, the girdle thickness preserved to facilitate secure setting without introducing unnecessary weight loss. The cushion outline is softly rounded, a classical profile that adapts well to bespoke high jewelry designs, offering both presence and versatility. Provenance from Zambia contributes to the stone profile with a characteristic vivid green and robust saturation, attributes that enhance both aesthetic and investment appeal. For a high end collection, this emerald presents a calibrated combination of color intensity, transparency, and cutting philosophy, making it ideal for a solitaire or halo composition in platinum, where the excellent polish and mixed brilliant design will be highlighted under focused illumination. The Natural Emerald Company recommends professional mounting to preserve the stone integrity and to best showcase the interplay of facets, color, and clarity that make this cushion emerald a distinguished addition to any connoisseur inventory.