4.22 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

This transparent 4.22 carat emerald cut emerald measures 9.83 x 8.71 x 7.10 mm and exhibits the hallmarks of precision step cutting, with broad rectangular facets, truncated corners, and a dominant table that emphasizes depth of color and controlled light return. The faceting strategy prioritizes color saturation over brilliance, producing broad flashes of green across the crown and subtle internal reflections from the pavilion, while the excellent polish delivers crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet surfaces. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, indicating small but stable internal features that do not compromise visual transparency, and the finish demonstrates careful lapidary control to minimize windowing while preserving carat weight and visual impact. Enhancement is standard, applied to stabilize surface reaching fissures and to optimize apparent clarity, consistent with established gem trade practice. The stone presents an intense color intensity, a vivid pure green with a restrained bluish undertone, and a tone that sits squarely in the ideal range for high quality Colombian material, yielding a lively, vivid appearance under both natural and controlled lighting.

When compared to other famous sources this Colombian example shows a distinct personality, the hue is purer and the tone brighter than typical Brazilian material, which often leans toward a warmer, slightly yellowish green with less saturation. Relative to Zambian emeralds this gem carries a somewhat lighter tone and a more classic Colombian green, whereas Zambian stones frequently demonstrate a deeper, more bluish green and a denser body color. Afghan and Pakistani emeralds can be more velvety and darker in tone, sometimes with heavier saturation but less transparency, making this Colombian piece stand out for its combination of intense color and notable transparency. For the informed buyer seeking the quintessential Colombian green with strong step cut geometry and secure clarity characteristics, this emerald from The Natural Emerald Company offers an exceptional balance of hue, tone, and craftsmanship, ideal for a high end ring setting that showcases the table and step facets, or for a bespoke piece that benefits from the stones pronounced color presence.