0.40 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Emerald Pair from Afghanistan

Two princess cut emeralds arrive like a secret whispered beneath a green canopy, their transparency like a clear pool reflecting an old garden. The pair, precise and poetic, weigh 0.19 carats and 0.21 carats, each carved into a regal princess shape that captures the eye and refuses to let it go. Their green is intense and deep, a color that reads as devotion, a hue born of rare earth and sunlight, and their origin in Afghanistan lends each stone a story of rugged mountains and patient hands. The stones are matched not by accident, but by careful selection, their slight differences in weight and form creating a balanced duet, perfect for a design that seeks harmony rather than perfect symmetry. In this intimate pairing the gemstones become more than decoration, they become a language of promise, and when you hold them you can feel the slow, steady pulse of craftsmanship that brought them to life.

What sets these emeralds apart for high end jewelry is their flawless surface and excellent polish, a finish so smooth that light slides across the facets like silk. The princess cut, with its sharp angles and clean planes, has been executed to emphasize depth and clarity, with dimensions of 3.46 x 3.46 x 2.41 mm for the 0.19 carat stone, and 3.48 x 3.44 x 2.54 mm for the 0.21 carat stone, dimensions that speak to careful faceting and refined proportion. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, a whisper of natural character that only enhances the stones authenticity, and the enhancement noted is standard, a common and accepted treatment that preserves the emerald character while improving durability. The intense color intensity counters the minor inclusions, allowing the eye to swim in a vivid green, while the excellent polish ensures a silky finish that is ideal for fine, bespoke settings.

Imagine these princess emeralds set as a romantic pair of shoulders framing a solitaire, or paired as twin centers in a bespoke ring that celebrates two lives entwined. Their modest carat weights and precise dimensions make them supremely versatile, ready to sit flush within platinum bezels, to be cradled in open basket mounts, or to rest under a halo of diamonds that will magnify their green fire. The smooth polish invites touch, and under close inspection the facets read like tiny windows into an inner landscape, their surfaces uninterrupted, their planes even and deliberate. For designers creating high end work the stones offer a refined presence, a finished look that requires little intervention, allowing settings to focus on line and metalwork while the emeralds provide the soul of the piece. These gems respond beautifully to soft, romantic lighting, yet they command presence under the bright lights of a showcase, proving themselves equally at home in an intimate ceremony or a grand debut.

At The Natural Emerald Company we choose stones that speak with both beauty and provenance, and this pair from Afghanistan is offered with that same dedication to truth and taste. Their smooth finish, excellent polish, and intense green make them natural companions for heirloom designs and contemporary couture alike, and we are pleased to guide you through setting options that will honor their qualities and your vision. Consider a design that lets their princess facets breathe, a mount that shows the profile and celebrates their exact dimensions, and a care routine that is gentle, with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding abrupt temperature changes and harsh chemicals. If you seek a pair that is at once modest in scale and monumental in feeling, these emeralds answer with a refined voice, a soft green song that will be carried forward for generations. Contact our specialists to explore mounting ideas, matching metals, and bespoke design concepts that will allow these stones to become the centerpiece of your story.