Inclusion profile
Even opacity across the body with edge-stable inclusions, critical for a step cut where uneven tone becomes immediately visible. The long parallel facets act as a quality mirror.
A restrained emerald-cut composition built around proportion, edge discipline, and a quieter form of prestige. The stepped facets allow specialists to judge cutting precision at a glance.
Acquisition level
From $12,900
Includes IGI certification and setting consultation.
Rarity index
84/100
Technical dossier
Stone specifications
- Carat
- 5.15 ct
- Dimensions
- 11.2 × 8.4 × 5.9 mm
- Cut
- Emerald step cut
- Hardness
- 10 (Mohs)
- Surface luster
- Vitreous to sub-metallic
- Treatment
- None — natural color
Setting & mounting
- Setting
- Open gallery with reinforced corners
- Metal
- Platinum 950
- Origin
- Natural black diamond, private parcel
- Certification
- IGI report + internal grading memo
Gemological certificate
In-depth analysis
Light behavior
Quiet mirror flashes appear along the long steps. The stone feels formal, measured, and deliberate. Unlike brilliant cuts, the emerald restrains light into slow, horizontal sweeps.
Provenance and certification
From a private parcel with traceable documentation. Best acquired with side-by-side tone comparison against untreated reference stones.
Wearability profile
The elongated form gives presence without excessive height, suitable for formal wear and collector rotation. Corner protection settings are standard.
Care and handling
Protect the exposed corners from hard impact. Inspect prongs every six months. The step-cut geometry makes inclusions more visible if the surface is scratched.
Investment note
The emerald cut demands higher cutting discipline, making well-executed examples increasingly rare and price-stable over time.
Curatorial analysis
The emerald cut restores the old catalog's architectural mood while feeling more mature than a standard product grid.
Its restraint makes it a strong entry point for buyers who dislike overt jewelry theatrics.
The stepped facets allow specialists to judge cutting precision quickly, making the detail page more credible.
Acquisition notes
Collector viewing available
Recommended for platinum setting
Lead time: 5–7 weeks
Origin
Natural black diamond, private parcel
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