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5.17 Ct. Emerald from Zambia
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Item ID: | S4989 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 11.71 Width: 8.66 Height: 6.79 |
Weight: | 5.17 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Emerald Cut |
Cut: | Step Cut |
Enhancements: help | Standard |
Origin: help | Zambia |
Per carat price: help | $7,517 |
The exquisite emerald offered by The Natural Emerald Company is a masterpiece that exemplifies the apex of gemological artistry and sophistication. At 5.17 carats, this transparent GRS certified emerald is presented in an emerald cut shape, a choice that accentuates the stone's inherent beauty and provides a platform for its vivid color intensity to be truly admired. Measuring 11.71 x 8.66 x 6.79 mm, the dimensions of this gemstone allow a robust yet elegant display of the structural brilliance and characteristic hue that elevates the emerald above more common gemstones such as sapphires or rubies.
The unique allure of this emerald is captured through its step cut, a precision facet style that carefully channels light in a manner akin to watching sunlight dance across a serene pool of water. Compared to the brilliant cut typically applied to diamonds, the step cut is more suited to the emerald as it enhances the natural color and allows an unobstructed view into the depths of the stone, showcasing the gem's optical purity. This particular piece boasts a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, signifying that any inclusions present are negligible and do not detract from the emerald’s visual appeal. Instead, they help to authenticate and enrich the emerald’s character, offering a physical testament to the stone's natural origin, which is traceably from the renowned mines of Zambia.
The verdant hue of the Zambian emeralds is universally celebrated, and this stone is no exception. Its vivid color intensity is of a mesmerizing lush green that registers as profound and consistent, displaying a saturation that is rarely matched by more commonplace stones. Furthermore, the emerald’s superb polish serves as a final touch to its exceptional craftsmanship, ensuring that its surface is impeccably smooth, yielding an unhindered reflection that amplifies its intrinsic brightness. Such technical excellence not only distinguishes this emerald but places it in a distinguished category sought after by connoisseurs. At The Natural Emerald Company, we take pride in selecting gems of unmatched standard, as they fulfill a discerning buyer's quest for transcendent quality and undeniable authenticity.
