3.42 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

At The Natural Emerald Company I am pleased to present a beautifully transparent 3.42 carat emerald, emerald cut, with precise dimensions of 10.59 x 8.39 x 5.66 mm, vivid color intensity, very slightly included clarity when evaluated at eye level, standard enhancement, and an excellent polish. This Colombian origin emerald displays the classic deep, bluish green that collectors seek, with a transparency and saturation uncommon in stones of this size. The emerald cut accentuates the gem's color by creating broad facets and a generous table, allowing the eye to appreciate the depth and evenness of color rather than a scatter of small flashes. The very slightly included clarity, described here as minimal visible inclusions at a normal viewing distance, preserves the gem's integrity and face up appeal, while the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and clean light return. Standard enhancement, as commonly applied to emeralds, stabilizes and improves the gem's appearance without obscuring its natural characteristics, so the stone reads as a high quality natural Colombian emerald rather than a heavily treated specimen.

When compared to more common gemstones, this emerald stands apart because it offers a captivating color driven brilliance rather than the intense sparkle associated with diamonds. Diamonds have a refractive index near 2.42 and high dispersion, producing strong fire and scintillation, and sapphires have a refractive index near 1.76 which gives them a more lively brilliance than beryl family gems. Emeralds, with a refractive index around 1.57 to 1.60, exhibit less dispersion, so their visual allure comes from color saturation, depth, and internal light interplay, including subtle pleochroism that reveals different tones of green from different angles. This particular Colombian emerald combines exceptional color saturation with an unusually clean presentation for its weight, so it offers a luminous, velvety glow that is more about chromatic intensity than diamond like flash. For an educated buyer seeking a statement gem with pedigree, rarity, and museum quality face up color, this 3.42 carat Colombian emerald from The Natural Emerald Company represents a superb balance of size, clarity, and cutter expertise, a gemstone that will retain both emotional and investment value over time.