Natural Emerald, Faceted Octagon Shape An extraordinary garden-green emerald — a fine-quality gemstone. * Weight: 2.97 ct * Size: 8.98 × 8.39 × 5.36 mm * Color: Deep bluish-green — a highly desirable and refreshing summer shade of emerald * Clarity: Transparent, natural pattern of inclusions, color dominate the clarity, as they are typically found with prominent “garden-like” inclusions * Treatments: Oiling — the oil treatment commonly used in the emerald trade to prevent dryness during the finishing process. Oiling is a standard and accepted industry practice, even among high-quality emeralds * Certification: IGI Belgium Report No. 813644640 The green color of emerald symbolizes life and springtime. In ancient Rome, emeralds were associated with Venus, the goddess of beauty and love. Perhaps this is why emeralds have long been considered the gemstone of love. Shipping: Insured with tracking. Duties and Taxes: Buyer’s responsibility. Important: Photos were taken under white/yellow lighting and natural daylight with magnification to represent the gemstone as accurately as possible. However, slight variations in color may occur due to lighting conditions and screen settings. Please refer to the measurements above for the actual dimensions of the stone, and review all photos carefully for a complete impression of the gemstone.