4.26 Ct. Emerald from Russia

This transparent oval emerald presented by The Natural Emerald Company is a technical specimen of fine lapidary work, weighing 4.26 carat, with dimensions 11.92 by 9.62 by 6.94 millimeters. The cutting style is faceted, executed as a mixed brilliant cut to optimize both color saturation and light return. The oval outline has been proportioned to retain weight while offering a pleasing visual spread across the finger, and the overall finish is described as excellent polish. Origin is Russia, and the gem exhibits an intense color intensity that is the primary driver of its visual appeal. Clarity has been graded slightly included at eye level, consistent with natural emerald material, and the stone has received standard enhancement as noted in our disclosure.

From a cutting and proportion perspective this stone demonstrates deliberate technical choices intended to balance aesthetic impact and material conservation. The mixed brilliant approach places a modified brilliant facet arrangement on the crown, including star and kite facets, while the lower portion employs pavilion facets that are oriented to return light into the crown. The result is a lively face up appearance with controlled scintillation, the facet junctions showing tight symmetry and excellent polish across table and girdle facets. The depth measured at 6.94 millimeters yields a depth ratio of approximately 64 percent when referenced to the mean of length and width, a proportion that maintains strong color saturation without excessive darkening. The girdle has been left to a practical thickness to facilitate secure setting while minimizing visible metal when mounted.

Color and internal character are central to the gemological description and to its appeal for discerning buyers. The hue is a pure green with intense color intensity and strong saturation, which is enhanced by the mixed cut that concentrates color in the crown area. Transparency is classified as transparent despite natural internal features, and the slightly included clarity grade reflects the presence of typical emerald inclusions such as narrow fissures and crystal growth zoning that are visible at eye level but do not obstruct the gemologically important transmission of light. Standard enhancement has been performed, in line with industry practice for emeralds, to reduce the visual impact of surface reaching fissures and to improve overall appearance. This enhancement has been fully disclosed, and it preserves the stone as a natural emerald rather than presenting a glass filled synthetic or a heavily modified material.

For the conscious consumer this emerald offers a combination of verified origin, transparent disclosure of enhancement, and considered cutting that preserves natural character while delivering wearable performance. The Natural Emerald Company sources this piece from Russian supply chains that meet our ethical criteria, and we maintain documentation of origin and treatment as part of our commitment to traceability. For design applications the gem is well suited to bespoke settings that emphasize color, for example a four or six prong solitaire to maximize light entry, or a halo design to increase apparent size while protecting the girdle. Platinum or 18 karat white and yellow gold all complement the intense green depending on desired contrast and design language. Routine care should avoid ultrasonic cleaning where deep seated fillers may be present, and maintenance should be undertaken by a jeweler familiar with standard emerald enhancement protocols. This emerald is therefore an appropriate acquisition for a collector who values geological authenticity, technical lapidary refinement, and an ethical supply chain.