10.27 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Emerald Pair from Colombia

From the damp, emerald rich soils of Colombia to the careful hands that shaped them, these two pear shaped emeralds tell a journey of earth, endurance, and refinement. Born in rock layers shaped over millions of years, their vivid green color is a direct message from the geological forces that created them. Miners working in traditional pits and tunnels in Colombia have for generations known how to read the slightest hint of color and clarity, lifting rough crystals that promise beauty but demand skill. At The Natural Emerald Company we respect that lineage, sourcing stones that carry the character of their place of origin, and honoring the miners and communities whose labor brings these gems into light. When you hold these emeralds you are feeling more than carat weight, you are touching a landscape and a story, a moment of sunlight translated into mineral.

The transformation from rough crystal to refined pear shape is where craftsmanship reveals itself, and these two stones exemplify that translation. Each rough piece was studied, oriented, and planned to preserve weight while coaxing out the purest face up color and the most pleasing proportions. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut, a conscious decision that balances two complementary philosophies of cutting. The mixed brilliant approach places small, precisely angled brilliant facets on the crown to maximize scintillation, while retaining more structured facets on the pavilion to control depth and color saturation. This hybrid technique differs from a conventional step cut that emphasizes broad, linear facets and a deep pavilion to maintain color, and from a full brilliant cut that sacrifices some color depth for all out sparkle. By combining elements of both, the mixed brilliant cut allows these pear shaped emeralds to dance with light, showing lively flashes across their surface while maintaining the intense Colombian green that makes them so desirable.

Examining the pair reveals the attention to proportion and polish that defines true lapidary skill. The larger stone weighs 5.51 carats and measures 17.59 x 9.31 x 5.65 millimeters, the companion weighs 4.76 carats and measures 16.63 x 9.32 x 5.27 millimeters. Both are pear shaped, mixed brilliant cut, with a clarity grade described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. Their vivid color intensity and excellent polish are immediate, the polish rendering each facet edge crisp and the table smooth so light enters cleanly and returns with life. The standard enhancement applied to these gems is consistent with industry practice and enhances the face up clarity without altering the intrinsic color that declares Colombian origin. Creating a matched pair required the cutter to reconcile tiny differences in rough crystal habit, adjusting facet layouts and pavilion depths so that when viewed together the stones read as a coherent set, complementing one another in weight, tone, and sparkle.

Now these emeralds await their next chapter, imagined as elegant drop earrings or as a singular, asymmetric pendant that allows their pear shapes to elongate the silhouette. The mixed brilliant faceting was selected not only for beauty but for versatility, because it presents a gem that performs well in light and photographs, while honoring the deep green that collectors and connoisseurs prize. At The Natural Emerald Company we guide clients through settings that preserve durability, show off color, and respect the stones delicate nature, recommending secure bezel or prong designs that allow movement and light to enliven each gem. Care for them with gentle cleaning and avoidance of harsh chemicals, and they will reward you with a living, breathing color that connects you back to their Colombian origin and the hands that brought them to life. In wearing these emeralds you carry a narrative of nature and human expertise, a small but powerful link between the mine and the moment.