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

This pair of pear shape Colombian emeralds from The Natural Emerald Company presents a precise balance of size and optical performance, weighing 11.17 carats and 12.15 carats respectively. Each stone is cut to pear proportions with dimensions of 18.03 by 13.91 by 8.70 millimeters for the 11.17 carat gem, and 17.98 by 13.97 by 9.79 millimeters for the 12.15 carat gem. Both stones are fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, a considered faceting strategy that combines step facets and brilliant facets to optimize color saturation and return of light. The polish on both gems is graded excellent, ensuring minimal surface diffusion of light and crisp facet junctions that contribute to strong scintillation at the crown and controlled light leak at the pavilion. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating inclusions are present but limited in size and impact on overall transparency. The stated enhancement is standard, and the origin is Colombia, a source globally recognized for emeralds exhibiting intense color intensity and fine crystalline habit.

From a gemological perspective the mixed brilliant approach used on these pears is intended to reconcile two primary objectives for larger emeralds, namely retention of intense body color and delivery of pleasing brilliance. On the crown the cutter has introduced broad step facets to deepen the apparent color, while on the pavilion a configuration of small brilliant facets disperses light to yield scintillation without significantly diluting the inherent green. Proportions are critical in pear shapes, and the measured pavilion depths produce depth percentages of approximately 54.5 percent for the 11.17 carat stone and approximately 61.3 percent for the 12.15 carat stone when depth is compared to the mean of length and width. These values reflect deliberate cutting choices to favor color saturation in one stone and slightly greater optical depth and presence in the other, allowing them to read as a harmonious matched pair in matched jewelry settings. Symmetry control, facet alignment, and consistent girdle contouring were applied to maintain matching optical centers and to facilitate secure and precise mounting.

Color and clarity characteristics are central to the valuation and display of these Colombian emeralds. Both stones exhibit intense color intensity, with a pure green field that displays subtle internal modulation rather than overt zoning, resulting from both the rough crystal habit and the cut. The mixed faceting enhances the vividness by preserving colored mass in the crown and dispersing light at the pavilion in a way that highlights internal color flow. The very slightly included clarity grade at eye level denotes inclusions that are consistent with natural Colombian emeralds, inclusions that can act as light modifiers and contribute to unique character while not compromising visual transparency or durability when properly mounted. Standard enhancement as disclosed has been applied to improve apparent clarity where minute fissures reach the surface, a common and accepted practice for natural emerald material. Finished polish and facet junction integrity produce clean window free surfaces and balanced light performance, attributes that are immediately apparent to connoisseurs and gem professionals when examining these gems under loupe or standard viewing conditions.

The Natural Emerald Company maintains rigorous ethical sourcing practices that underpin the provenance of this pair, with documented mine to market transparency and compliance with applicable Colombian regulatory frameworks. Our sourcing protocol includes verified chain of custody records from extraction through cutting and distribution, independent origin verification where available, and adherence to due diligence procedures consistent with industry best practices. We actively cultivate long term relationships with miners and cutting houses that commit to safe working conditions, fair remuneration, and environmental mitigation measures, including responsible waste management and progressive site reclamation where practicable. We also prioritize purchases from operations that demonstrate community investment in local infrastructure and social programs, and we engage third party audits and periodic field visits to validate working conditions and traceability records. All enhancements are fully disclosed in our documentation, and each pair is accompanied by our provenance statement and supporting gemological data. For clients seeking bespoke settings or additional laboratory reports our team will coordinate independent certification and provide detailed imaging and facet maps, ensuring that technical buyers receive full transparency about both the material characteristics and the ethical framework behind the purchase.