5.49 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

A rare opportunity awaits the connoisseur who recognizes true distinction, The Natural Emerald Company is proud to present a transparent 5.49 carat oval emerald that stands apart from the ordinary, this gem measures 9.90 x 7.25 x 6.21 mm and has been expertly fashioned into a mixed brilliant cut to maximize both depth and radiance, what immediately arrests the eye is the vivid green color intensity, a saturated hue that reads alive and luminous even under softer lighting, clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level which in practical terms means it offers remarkable transparency and presence to the naked eye, the finish is impeccable with an excellent polish that throws light back with a lively scintillation, origin is Zambia and enhancement is standard, a mindful oiling that preserves the stone and enhances its stability without compromising natural character.

In the realm of fine emeralds, size and color combine to define true rarity, stones in the neighborhood of five carats that also present as transparent and vividly colored are seldom encountered, most emeralds of larger size tend to be darker or more included, and those with vivid saturation are typically found at smaller sizes, this 5.49 carat Zambian specimen therefore occupies an exclusive position among market offerings, the mixed brilliant cut chosen for this oval balances contemporary sparkle with classic form, it opens the color and increases apparent brightness without sacrificing the gemlike depth that collectors prize, the clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level is a further testament to its exceptional material quality, in simple terms few stones of comparable weight will present with this degree of transparency and this particular, intense green, at The Natural Emerald Company we carefully select only those examples that meet our strict standards, this is not a mass produced item it is a near unique treasure, such pieces appear infrequently and when they do the most discerning buyers act quickly.

To the buyer who seeks something truly special, this emerald offers both immediate, wearable beauty and the quiet prestige of an heirloom calibre gem, imagine it set into a bespoke ring or a pendant designed to celebrate its dimensions and color, the 9.90 x 7.25 mm table provides a substantial face up presence that will dominate any setting with poise rather than shout, our craftsmen recommend designs that allow light to interact freely with the pavilion and crown, thereby showcasing the mixed brilliant cut and the gem, The Natural Emerald Company stands behind the provenance and quality of each piece we present, we extend invitation for a private viewing or consultation so the piece may be inspected and considered in the context of a custom creation, ownership of a gem like this places you within a small circle of collectors who appreciate stones that are rare, sublime, and deliberately chosen, availability is limited and this particular combination of carat weight, color intensity, clarity, cut, and Zambian origin is one that we seldom see, if you would like to proceed we will make arrangements for a personal presentation and discuss how best to create a setting that honors this remarkable emerald.