3.42 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

GUBELIN certified and arriving to you with the quiet dignity of a gem that has lived through ages, this 3.42 carat asscher octagon shape green emerald was born in the heart of Colombia, where emeralds form slowly within hydrothermal veins and the land remembers every raindrop that fed them. Measuring 9.58 by 9.11 by 6.11 mm, the stone reads as transparent and composed, its asscher cut creating a stepped pavilion and a geometric table that looks like a series of window panes into the stone itself. The clarity is evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, a testament to its natural origins and a feature that gives the gem character rather than detracting from its purity. The color is described as vivid in intensity, the hue a deep, living green that leans toward the classic Colombian spectrum, balanced between a pure emerald green and a subtle, cool bluish undertone. The polish is excellent, the facets clean and decisive, and the enhancement is standard, applied only to ensure stability while respecting the gem as it was formed. From the moment the rough left the mine to its final evaluation by GUBELIN, every hand that touched this emerald treated it as a story to be revealed rather than remade.

When I compare this gem to well known emeralds from other storied locations, its unique voice becomes even clearer. Colombian emeralds have long been celebrated for a luminous, almost liquid green that often carries a delicate bluish tint, a trait that this stone shares and amplifies with vivid intensity. By contrast, Zambian emeralds typically show a deeper, forest green, frequently leaning cooler and darker, with strong saturation that can feel more somber and dense when placed next to this lively Colombian example. Brazilian emeralds, coming from a different geological orchestra, often present a lighter, sometimes more yellowish green, with a cheerful openness that is distinct from the concentrated vibrancy you see here. Emeralds from Panjshir in Afghanistan and from certain Pakistani finds can exhibit a striking pure green that reads as more grassy and intense in a different register, while newer sources like Ethiopia produce bright, modern greens that can be vivid but tend to sit differently on the eye. In every one of these comparisons, the 3.42 carat Colombian asscher octagon at The Natural Emerald Company holds its own by offering a perfect middle ground, a vivid, true green that is neither too dark nor too light, neither overtly bluish nor yellow leaning, but instead an elegantly balanced expression of Colombian color, framed by the precise geometry of the asscher cut.

Seeing this emerald set in a ring as shown in our photos, the character described on paper becomes living presence, the gem commanding the hand with a confident, crystalline glow. The asscher octagon silhouette flatters a variety of settings, from a refined solitaire that emphasizes symmetry and light, to a vintage inspired halo that plays with the step facets and brings out the internal depth of the stone. The very slightly included clarity contributes to the gemology story you carry, small natural fingerprints of formation that remind the wearer of origin and authenticity. At The Natural Emerald Company we present this piece with its GUBELIN report not only to confirm its Colombian provenance and the careful assessment of its properties, but also to honor the journey from mineral to masterpiece. If you imagine this stone on your hand, consider its dimensions and carat weight, and the way the asscher cut will distribute light across the pavilion and table, creating flashes and planes of green that change as you move. We welcome questions about setting suggestions, bespoke mounting options, and any detail you wish to explore, because a gem with this history deserves a home that continues its story with equal care.