Faceted emerald cabochon in a pear cut, natural green beryl with characteristic inclusions. Each variant is a numbered and individual piece. Material sourced from a wholesale gem market for fine jewelry.
Piece Details
| Mineral |
Emerald (beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, green due to Cr³⁺ and V³⁺) |
| Dimensions |
Variable per variant (approx. 10–14 mm on major axis, tolerance ±0.5 mm) |
| Shape and Back |
Freeform pear shape, externally faceted (multiple planes) |
| Finish |
Faceted cut, vitreous luster |
| Hardness |
7.5–8 Mohs — suitable for pendants and earrings; we recommend a bezel setting to protect the edge from impacts |
| Origin |
Zambia or Colombia — material acquired from a wholesale lapidary market |
| Treatment |
No detectable treatment. Statement based on observation; no formal gemological certification. |
| Piece Type |
Available in 8 numbered variants — each a unique piece |
This Specific Piece
Emeralds almost always have inclusions — gemologists call this internal pattern of microfractures, growth crystals, and trapped fluids a garden. Far from being defects, the garden is the signature of authenticity for natural emerald: synthetic emeralds or glass imitations have a clean interior or spherical bubbles, never the characteristic garden of the species.
The faceted pear shape, with its wider base and narrower tip, uses the crystal's geometry to create an elegant, naturally asymmetrical silhouette. The facets reflect green from multiple angles, changing chromatic intensity with movement.
How Emerald's Green Color Forms
Emerald is beryl colored by chromium (Cr³⁺) and in some deposits also by vanadium (V³⁺). The hexagonal crystal system of beryl forms long prisms in granitic pegmatites and metamorphic rocks. What distinguishes emerald's green from the green of other beryls is precisely the presence of chromium: beryl with only iron is aquamarine or pale green beryl, not emerald.
Suitable Settings
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Solitaire pendant in bezel setting (925 silver or gold) — the pear shape in a pendant is a classic of high jewelry; the bezel setting protects the edge from side impacts.
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Single earring or pair — the pear silhouette works especially well for drop earrings; for a pair, select two variants of similar size.
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Wire wrap — compatible technique for those working with silver wire; covering the edge of the pear requires more skill than with round formats.
Emerald in Lapidary Tradition
Emerald is one of the four classic gemstones of Western gemology (along with ruby, sapphire, and diamond). Its use in jewelry is documented since Ancient Egypt, where Cleopatra was known for her passion for emerald — the mines of Wadi Sikait in the Eastern Egyptian desert are the oldest known.
The symbolic properties attributed to minerals belong to cultural and historical traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice or a substitute for professional care.
How to Recognize Genuine Emerald
The garden — a pattern of internal inclusions visible under magnification — is the primary indicator of authenticity. Natural emeralds also show weak double refraction in thick beryl and a characteristic absorption spectrum (chromium lines in the red).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it natural emerald?
Material from a wholesale catalog declared as natural emerald. No formal gemological certificate. For high-value pieces requiring laboratory certification (GIA, Gübelin), send the piece for analysis once the variant has been selected.
Is it treated?
No detectable treatment by observation. Cedar oil and resins (Jardin Fill treatment) are common in the industry; no indicators of surface filling are observed in these pieces. Statement without formal certification.
More about emerald: properties and uses of green beryl. See also: cabochon collection.
