Origin & Authenticity

• This gemstone is a 100% natural emerald, originating from Zambia, one of the world’s most respected sources for high-quality, vividly colored emeralds.

Gemstone Variety & Group

• Variety: Natural Emerald

• Species/Group: Beryl

• Emeralds from the beryl family are prized for their rich color saturation, durability, and timeless value.

Weight & Measurements

• Weight: 0.25 carats

• Dimensions: 3.36 × 3.35 × 3.06 mm

• This size and proportion make it ideal for fine jewelry, particularly rings, pendants, and custom pieces.

Color & Visual Appeal

• Colour: Green (classic Zambian tone known for brightness and clarity)

• Exhibits a lively, fresh green hue with excellent light reflection.

• Zambian emeralds are admired for their balanced tone and natural transparency.

Cut & Shape

• Shape/Cut: Square / Step Cut

• The step cut enhances the emerald’s natural clarity, giving it a clean, elegant, and symmetrical appearance.

• Precision cutting brings out brilliance and highlights the inner beauty of the stone.

Optical Properties

• Refractive Index (RI): 1.580 – 1.590

• Birefringence: 0.010

• These values align with natural emerald characteristics, confirming its genuine nature and internal structure.

Treatment & Comments

• Comments: CO1 – Minor colorless oil present

• Minor oil treatment is a standard and accepted enhancement for natural emeralds to improve clarity without affecting durability or value.

Quality & Collectability

• This emerald combines natural origin, pleasing color, certified authenticity, and fine proportions.

• It is suitable for both jewelry making and gemstone investment/collection.

• Zambian emeralds are known for strength and dependability, making them a preferred choice for daily-wear jewelry pieces.