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4.90 Ct. Cabochon Emerald from Colombia - Muzo
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Item ID: | E8909 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.78 Width: 9.17 Height: 6.61 |
Weight: | 4.90 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | Standard |
Origin: help | Colombia - Muzo |
Per carat price: help | $4,372 |
This translucent 4.90 carat oval cabochon emerald measures 10.78 x 9.17 x 6.61 mm, and its substantial weight is the defining feature that sets it apart from the many smaller or thinly carved green stones commonly offered in the market. Cabochon cuts emphasize color and depth, and at nearly 5 carats this Muzo emerald displays a rich, intense green that larger faceted stones often fail to sustain in a single, even field. The clarity is slightly included at eye level, which is typical for natural emeralds and in fact enhances its natural appeal when compared with overly treated or synthetic alternatives. The excellent polish and standard enhancement sit within the expected trade norms, preserving the stone total integrity, while the Colombian Muzo origin lends provenance that collectors and discerning buyers recognize for historic quality. When compared with other cabochon pieces that fall under 2 or 3 carats, this gem offers a presence on the finger and a per carat value premium that is hard to match, because weight in emeralds is not just size, it is rarity.
When evaluating value and rarity, weight matters more than appearance alone, and this 4.90 carat emerald occupies a rarified segment. In the current market, many sellers offer smaller, heavily filled, or laboratory grown pieces that mimic color but cannot replicate the combination of natural inclusions, provenance, and heft. This stone is ideal for a statement ring, a classical pendant, or a collector who values authentic Muzo material from Colombia, because its weight gives it visual dominance and long term investment potential. Slight inclusions are an advantage in this case, because they confirm natural origin and provide a fingerprint of individuality that cannot be reproduced. At The Natural Emerald Company we position this cabochon as a superior choice for clients seeking genuine Colombian color, durable polish, and a near 5 carat weight that elevates both aesthetic impact and market value. If you are comparing emeralds today, consider how many pieces offer this balance of size, color intensity, trustworthy origin, and traditional enhancement, because true rarity often begins with the carat.


























