4.38 Ct. Emerald from Colombia

There is an old world elegance wrapped in this Colombian emerald, a gem that arrives with the quiet authority of centuries of admiration, and a purity of color that recalls the lush highlands where it was born, C.Dunaigre certified, 4.38 carat, emerald cut, dimensions of 11.62 x 8.64 x 6.47 mm. From the first glance one senses a classic lineage, the emerald cut honoring traditions of symmetry and understated strength, while the medium intense green invites a long and patient gaze, revealing a depth that speaks of slow geological time. The transparency of the stone allows light to travel and return in a way that emphasizes tone over flash, and the slightly included clarity at eye level serves as a reminder of the natural story trapped within, each internal facet a microscopic archive of pressure and mineral conversation. The polish is excellent, a final human touch that frames the natural beauty without altering the stone essence, and the enhancement is standard, applied with the careful restraint that decades of connoisseurship have taught us, preserving the integrity of the gem while improving its durability and visual harmony.

The journey of this emerald from mine to market is a narrative of respect for place and process, beginning in Colombian deposits where artisanal miners follow veins of color with a practiced intuition handed down through generations. The rough crystal is coaxed from its host with patience and skill, then sorted and examined by eyes trained to read weight, color, and internal character, and it was here that the decision was made to reveal its geometry through an emerald cut. That cut is at once strategic and aesthetic, chosen to retain carat weight, to display the medium intense color without dilution, and to present the slightly included clarity in a manner that becomes part of the gem personality rather than a flaw. From the mine the rough passed to cutters who understand that stone temperament dictates facet placement, and who worked to balance pavilion depth with table size and step facets, always mindful of the 11.62 x 8.64 x 6.47 mm proportions that would deliver presence on a finger while honoring the original crystal form. After precise cutting the stone was carefully polished to an excellent finish and submitted for grading and certification, earning the C.Dunaigre certificate that accompanies it as a passport of authenticity, and as part of its final preparation a standard enhancement was applied where necessary, a discreet conservation measure used by reputable houses to ensure the gem remains stable and luminous for generations.

At The Natural Emerald Company we preserve such stories while offering this emerald to those who value legacy, provenance, and timeless design, and we see this piece as more than a jewel, but as an heirloom in formation. When set the stone will carry both the geometry of classical cutting and the particular warmth of Colombian green, suitable for a solitaire ring that speaks of understated authority, or as the heart of a pendant that moves with the wearer and catches light in quiet rooms. Its slightly included clarity gives the gem character and invites a tactile relationship, encouraging owners to inspect it through decades and to appreciate the natural inclusions as part of the identity rather than imperfections to hide. We provide the full C.Dunaigre certification and provenance documentation with every sale, and our team can advise on settings that respect the emerald cut proportions and the stone individual measures so that the final piece achieves balance between protection and display. For collectors and lovers of classic gemstones this emerald offers a direct connection to history, a stone that will age with grace and carry stories of place from Colombian earth to your personal collection, safeguarded and presented with the care that is the hallmark of The Natural Emerald Company.