3.86 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

This entry describes one transparent IGI certified 3.86 carat green emerald, presented in an emerald cut and faceted to optimize both brilliance and color delivery. The gem measures 10.42 by 7.98 by 6.00 mm, and displays vivid color intensity with an excellent polish. Clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, enhancement standard, origin Zambia. The faceted emerald cut, with its broad step facets and well proportioned pavilion, provides a clean table and even light return, allowing the stone to read with strong face up presence despite its depth, and supporting a versatile range of mounting options.

The combination of weight, transparency, and saturation found in this stone is uncommon in the current market, and highlights its rarity in both size and color when compared with similar emeralds. Emeralds approaching four carats frequently show heavier tone, more pronounced inclusions, or a bluish bias that reduces perceived saturation, whereas this specimen presents a vivid, pure green that remains lively under typical viewing conditions. The very slightly included clarity at eye level confirms notable transparency for an emerald of this size, and the excellent polish enhances the gemological integrity and visual appeal. IGI certification provides independent verification of the stated measurements, weight, clarity observation, intensity grade, enhancement status, and Zambian origin, offering objective documentation to accompany the gem. The Natural Emerald Company provides this emerald with full disclosure of its attributes and provenance, and recommends consideration of secure and proportionate settings that preserve the stone geometry while showcasing its color and table surface. For collectors and designers seeking a transparent, richly saturated Zambian emerald in a near four carat weight, this piece represents a rare and well documented example suitable for center stone applications and long term investment in fine colored gemstones.