3.16 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

This remarkable emerald comes to you as a living piece of history, a gem whose green has been celebrated for centuries, and which carries the classical dignity of Colombian sources and masterful cutting. This is a C Dunaigre certified, transparent emerald of 3.16 carats, fashioned in an asscher octagon shape with precise dimensions of 9.10 x 8.47 x 6.48 mm, and it is presented by The Natural Emerald Company. The asscher cut has a storied past, associated with the early 20th century and the elegant architecture of step cutting, and here it frames the emerald in a composition that emphasizes depth, clarity, and the geometric poetry of light. The vivid color intensity of this stone is unmistakable, a true Colombian green that reads as both lush and refined, and its excellent polish elevates each plane of the facets into mirror like surfaces that allow the internal world of the gem to breathe and glow with a steady, regal presence. The enhancement is standard, applied according to traditional protocols that preserve the stone in its natural state while subtly improving durability and appearance, and the C Dunaigre certification confirms origin and quality so that provenance accompanies beauty.

What gives this particular emerald its unmistakable signature are the inclusions, those natural internal features that read like a fingerprint of the earth, telling a geological story that no synthetic process can replicate. Within this stone you will discover delicate gardens of needle like crystals and fine, wispy veils that catch the light in different ways across each stage of the asscher facets, creating a private landscape that shifts as the gem moves. Colombian emeralds often form with multi phase inclusions where minute cavities harbor traces of liquid and gas alongside tiny mineral crystals, and in this specimen those three phase features appear as tiny, bright pinpoints and soft, cloud like halos that add to the sense of depth. There are also fine growth related striations and subtle internal planes that reveal the emeralds formation under tremendous pressure, and these natural elements form translucent ribbons and moss like patches that lend character rather than detract from the visual purity. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity reads as very slightly included, which in practical terms means the inclusions are gentle companions to the color and brightness, visible under close inspection yet harmoniously integrated so that the gem remains transparent and luminously alive. The asscher cut, with its stepped pavilion and cropped corners, interacts with these inclusions to produce a hall of mirrors effect, the inner textures reflecting and refracting into soft, layered flashes of green that move with the wearer, a living interplay between light and the emeralds interior history.

This emerald is more than a jewel, it is an heirloom in waiting, ideal for a classic solitaire or a refined three stone design that honors its heritage and the craftsmanship that shaped it. Placed at the center of a timeless setting, the octagon asscher profile will read as architectural and elegant, a design that venerates tradition while remaining strikingly contemporary. The dimensions of 9.10 x 8.47 x 6.48 mm give it a presence that is confident on the hand, as illustrated in photographs where the gem carries a dignified scale, neither domineering nor shy. The natural inclusions become part of the narrative of wear, each tiny internal garden a conversation starter, each filament and crystal a reminder of the gemologies and geographies that created it. The C Dunaigre certificate that accompanies this piece assures collectors and connoisseurs that its Colombian origin, its weight, and its characteristics have been independently verified, and at The Natural Emerald Company we stand behind that assurance with both expertise and a commitment to stewardship. For those seeking a stone that bridges ancient origin and modern wearing, that combines vivid color and a signature internal story, this 3.16 carat Colombian asscher emerald offers a rare blend of history, natural authenticity, and aesthetic refinement, and we welcome inquiries for private viewing, bespoke setting, and further discussion of how this gem can become the next treasured chapter in your collection.