Main photo: 10x zoom with high brightness that highlights every inclusion in the stone, which is often invisible to the naked eye
Colombian Emerald - 7.22 Ct
Prices include tax — France and the European Union.
Outside the European Union: The price does not include French VAT. Any import duties and taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.
One-of-a-kind item; only one available.
Features
| Reference | JOH-02026-CDDS1 |
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| Origin The laboratory determines the country of origin based on the stone's inclusions and chemical composition. The exact mine, however, is only listed when we can verify it; otherwise, we simply list Colombia and nothing more. | Colombia |
| Weight A carat is a unit of mass, not size: 1 carat equals 0.2 grams. Two stones of the same weight may look very different depending on their size. Refer to the dimensions in millimeters listed below. | 7.22 ct |
| Color This is the primary factor in determining the price of an emerald. We look for a deep green—neither too dark, which would dull the stone, nor too light, which would diminish its presence. The video in the product listing shows the actual color, without any retouching. | Deep green |
| Shape & Size The emerald cut—rectangular with beveled edges—protects the fragile material and highlights the depth of color rather than the sparkle. Pear, cushion, and oval cuts serve the same purpose with a different shape. | Emerald |
| Treatment Almost all emeralds on the market are oil-treated: a colorless oil fills open fissures and makes the stone appear clearer. This is a long-standing, accepted, and reversible practice. Only the degree of treatment matters, and it is listed here as measured by the laboratory. | Minor |
| Comments | Natural stone, without solid resin treatment (perma) |
| Certificate The report from an independent laboratory, which you can read in its entirety below. This is the only part of the report that we did not write ourselves: it allows you to verify our claims without having to take our word for it. | Available at the time of sale |
| Traceability "Complete" means that we have a photo of the rough stone, a photo taken during the cutting process, and a photo of the finished stone. "Partial" means that at least one of these three stages was not photographed. | partial |
- Shipped via DHL Express with delivery confirmed by signature. The stone is insured for its full value throughout the entire shipment.
- An independent laboratory certificate is provided with the stone and can be viewed in its entirety before purchase.
We'll take the stone off the market for 48 hours to give you time to decide. There's no obligation and no down payment required.
Tell us what you'd like to see: the color in natural light, the garden of inclusions, the stone in motion.
- In-Person Pickup or Delivery
- Secure Payment
- Partial traceability
Description of the Stone
A 7.22-carat Colombian emerald, emerald cut. A striking stone with a vivid green color, whose faceted sides reveal the depth and transparency of Colombian beryl.
Minor treatment (liquid) declared, in accordance with traditional gemstone processing practices—without solid resin.
Here is an unedited photo of the stone before it was oiled (Palme). It is a very high-quality stone that did not require any extensive treatment.
The centerpiece of a fine jewelry creation—an exceptional ring or pendant. Photos and video of the actual stone, unretouched.
Certified stones and full traceability: For high-value emeralds, we have a certificate issued at the time of sale. We also provide photos of the rough stone as well as photos of the cutting process at the time of sale.
Our Guarantees
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Certified Stones
100% authentic, gemological certificate provided
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Secure Delivery
DHL Express shipping, insured and requiring a signature upon delivery
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7/7 Customer Service
Our team is available daily to assist you
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Guaranteed direct sourcing
Zero intermediaries, direct purchase at the source in Colombia
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity
Each stone comes with a report from an independent laboratory. Check it out for yourself.
Authenticity Guaranteed — Report from an independent gemological laboratory.
Our Policy on Authenticity and Disclosure of Treatments →Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions about this stone
What is treatment/oiling, and is it normal?
Virtually all natural emeralds have been oiled, an ancient and well-established practice that enhances the stone’s clarity. The exact degree of oiling (no oil, minor, moderate) is indicated on the certificate and directly affects the price.
Does the color accurately reflect reality?
Our photos and video show the actual stone, without any retouching. The video allows you to assess the stone's color, brilliance, and vibrancy from every angle, just as if you were holding it in your hand.
How do shipping and insurance work?
Each stone is shipped via DHL Express, insured, and delivered with a signature required, and is accompanied by its certificate. France: 1 to 2 business days via Express, 3 to 5 business days via Standard. European Union and international: 3 to 5 business days.
How to Evaluate an Emerald
Color and Saturation
When it comes to emeralds, color is the most important factor in determining price. Three things are considered: hue, which ranges from slightly bluish green to slightly yellowish green; saturation, or the intensity of the green; and tone, from lightest to darkest. The intense, slightly bluish green of Colombian emeralds is the most sought-after.
A stone that is too dark loses its luster; a stone that is too light loses its presence. The right balance is determined by the eye, never by a technical specification sheet alone—that is why each stone is filmed.
The Garden of Inclusions
Inclusions in an emerald are called “garden.” They are normal and expected: an emerald with no visible inclusions is so rare that it should immediately raise suspicion that it is synthetic. The “garden” is also what allows a laboratory to trace a stone back to its source deposit.
What matters is not their absence but their location: inclusions on the periphery are less of a problem than a crack in the center of the slab, which draws the eye and weakens the stone.
The origin of the deposit
Colombia has historically produced the most sought-after emeralds, primarily from three areas: Muzo, Coscuez, and Chivor. Muzo is associated with a deep green with a slight yellow tint, while Chivor is associated with a more bluish green. Origin is determined in a laboratory based on inclusions and chemical composition; it is not a commercial designation.
When we can't determine the exact mine, we simply write "Colombia" and nothing else.
Oiling and Its Gradation
Virtually all emeralds on the market are oil-treated: a colorless oil fills the open surface cracks and makes the stone more visually appealing. This is a long-standing, accepted, and reversible practice. What must be disclosed is the degree of treatment: none, insignificant, minor, moderate, or significant.
A hardening synthetic resin, on the other hand, is not the same: it cannot be removed like oil. Our stones are treated with cedar oil, without any solid resin, and the concentration is listed on the laboratory certificate included with each stone.
The Cut
The emerald cut—rectangular with beveled edges—was designed specifically for this stone: it minimizes stress on the fragile material and highlights the depth of color rather than the sparkle. Pear, cushion, and oval cuts serve the same purposes but with different shapes.
A good cut is judged by the even distribution of color and the absence of dull areas, not by a brilliance index borrowed from diamonds: these optical measurements are meaningless when applied to an emerald.
