5.66 Ct. Emerald from Zambia

When you are searching for the perfect emerald, whether for an engagement ring that will be worn every day, a spectacular center stone for a bespoke commission, or a rare collector specimen to anchor a collection, this gem answers that search with confidence. From The Natural Emerald Company comes a single, transparent green emerald that embodies the qualities discerning buyers seek, a gemstone that balances visual drama with natural soul. At 5.66 carat, this stone commands presence without overwhelming a design, and its emerald cut measures 13.05 x 9.02 x 6.23 mm, proportions that create a bold yet elegant footprint for a variety of settings. The vivid color intensity is immediate, a rich green hue that reads both deep and lively under natural light, and the emerald cut gives the color room to breathe, producing an even, enveloping field of green that flatters the hand and the eye.

The technical credentials of this emerald are equally compelling, and should give you confidence in how it will perform in a finished piece. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a clarity tier that is exceptionally rare in emeralds of this size, and which translates to exceptional transparency and a clean visual appearance. The polish is excellent, allowing crisp facet junctions and a bright, lively surface that captures and returns light with authority. The enhancement is standard, consistent with trade practice, and done to optimize the stone without obscuring its natural character. This emerald originates from Zambia, a source known for producing gems with saturated, often slightly bluish green tones and excellent crystalline clarity, and this stone bears those regional hallmarks in a way that is unmistakable to both connoisseurs and craft jewelers.

What truly sets this emerald apart, and what gives it an unmistakable signature, are the internal inclusions and growth features that tell the story of its formation deep within the earth. Instead of hiding in the shadows, the inclusions in this gem become part of its personality, a natural jardin that reads like a fingerprint under magnification. You will notice fine, silky needles and delicate sheaves that run in subtle directions, acting like natural brushstrokes that enhance the depth of color rather than detract from it. There are small, well defined crystal inclusions and a few three phase pockets that catch the light, creating internal flashes and tiny bright points that animate the table and step facets. Growth zoning and fine planar features typical of Zambian crystallization are visible when the stone is turned under light, contributing to its distinctive internal texture. These features confirm the natural origin of the stone, and because the eye level clarity remains very very slightly included, these inclusions are refined in scale, adding charm and authenticity without interrupting the gem s brilliance.

For the client who wants a statement emerald that blends natural character with collector grade attributes, this stone is an ideal resolution. Its size and shape make it perfect for a solitaire engagement ring that reads classic and modern at once, or for a museum inspired cocktail ring set in a warm yellow gold that brings out the vivid green. It also answers the needs of collectors and gemstone enthusiasts who seek transparent emeralds with a clear origin story, because the inclusions here are diagnostic and beautiful, and the overall eye clean impression is rare in stones of this carat weight. At The Natural Emerald Company we pair this level of natural integrity with thoughtful service, and we are prepared to assist with setting recommendations that protect the stone while maximizing its display of color and internal life. Caring for this emerald is straightforward, simple cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and mindful avoidance of harsh chemicals and sudden temperature shocks will keep the stone looking its best for generations. If your search is for a green emerald that resolves the tension between collector quality and wearable elegance, this 5.66 carat, emerald cut Zambian gem is the answer, and we at The Natural Emerald Company are ready to make it the centerpiece of your next heirloom.