4.85 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

From the heart of Zambia to the careful hands in our cutting studio, this emerald tells a story of time, pressure, and patient craftsmanship. Formed deep within metamorphic rock over millions of years, the rough was discovered in a Zambian deposit known for its intense, bluish green tones, then selected by our expert buyers at The Natural Emerald Company for its transparency and color. The original crystal was brought to our lapidary team where skillful cutting revealed a cushion shape weighing 4.85 carats, with dimensions 11.92 by 9.78 by 5.88 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut designed to marry the depth of classic emerald cutting with modern light performance. Evaluated at eye level as slightly included, this stone retains excellent transparency and an intense vivid color, attributes that the cutter preserved through a meticulous polish that resulted in an excellent surface finish. The enhancement is standard, a customary and stable treatment that optimizes durability and clarity without obscuring the gem natural character.

When compared to famous gemstones of history, this Zambian emerald stands as a modern companion to legendary examples, sharing the vivid color that made the Chalk Emerald and other celebrated stones icons, while offering a different, livelier profile that appeals to contemporary tastes. Where Colombian emeralds like those gracing royal collections are prized for their pure green, Zambian stones often show that richer, bluish overtone that gives this piece a jewel like luminosity reminiscent of famed museum pieces, yet with its own singular voice. The mixed brilliant cut further separates this gem from many historical cabochons and step cuts, creating scintillation and fire that make the stone lively on the finger and exceptional in jewelry applications, as seen in the accompanying wear photos. For the collector who values a balance of authenticity, historical resonance, and everyday wearability, this emerald offers an extraordinary value proposition. It carries the provenance of Zambia, the assurance of careful standard enhancement, and the shaping expertise of The Natural Emerald Company, together producing a jewel that feels both timeless and immediate, a stone ready to begin its next chapter in an heirloom setting.