Superb Emerald and Diamond Brooch Set with a Step-cut Emerald Weighing 3.53 Carats, Surrounded by Marquise-shaped and Br
At a glance
Shape
Emerald Cut, Marquise, Round Brilliant
Carat
3.53ct
Colour
On Request
Clarity
On Request
Metal
On Request
At 3.53 carats, the step-cut emerald at the heart of this brooch sits comfortably in the size range collectors describe as a genuine anchor stone — large enough to command a room on its own, yet proportioned so the surrounding diamond work can still register as a considered frame rather than an afterthought. Step cutting is the traditional choice for emerald, its long, parallel facets built to showcase colour and depth rather than maximise fire, which suits the stone's character far better than a brilliant cut would. Marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds surround the emerald in a composition designed to draw the eye inward, letting the centre stone do the work its size and colour have earned.
Emeralds of this carat weight with clean step-cut proportions are genuinely scarce — the cutting process sacrifices rough weight to achieve the clarity and symmetry a fine step cut demands, meaning a 3.53 carat finished stone likely began as a considerably larger piece of rough. That scarcity, combined with emerald's long-standing status as one of the four traditional precious gemstones, gives this brooch real standing as a store-of-value acquisition alongside its evident beauty. Metal, colour grade, and clarity are available on request, disclosed in full to serious inquirers ahead of purchase.
As a piece to wear, the brooch's diamond surround gives it enough presence for evening use — pinned to a gown's shoulder or bodice, it holds its own under evening light — while its relatively contained footprint also allows it to work on a tailored jacket lapel for daytime occasions where a large emerald ring might read as excessive. Few gemstones carry emerald's combination of rarity and immediate recognisability, making this the kind of brooch that tends to become a family's signature piece across generations.
Independent certification for the emerald, including origin where determinable, can be arranged on request. This piece is signed Legacy, verified in-house before being catalogued into our collection.
Clients weighing an emerald acquisition of this scale often ask how step-cut proportions affect long-term value retention compared with other cutting styles, and our advisors are well placed to discuss that question directly, drawing on decades of combined experience placing fine coloured stones with serious collectors. Clients are also welcome to ask about how this stone's proportions compare with other emeralds we have placed recently, giving useful context before any final decision is made.
A step-cut emerald of this quality merits a proper conversation rather than a page of specifications. We invite you to arrange a private viewing with our team.
Specifications
- Diamond / Gem weight: 3.53ct
- Cut / Shape: Round Brilliant, Emerald Cut, Marquise
- Gemstones: Emerald
- Carat Weight
- 3.53ct
- Shape
- Emerald Cut, Marquise, Round Brilliant
- Color
- On Request
- Clarity
- On Request
- Metal
- On Request
- Certification
- GIA / IGI / HRD on request
- Treatment
- None · Natural
- Reference Number
- LD-BR-0311
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Independently certified — to your choice of GIA, IGI or HRD on request; documents shared privately with verified acquirers.
Authentication guarantee — if any piece does not match its stated specifications, full money-back refund.
Care — a soak in warm water with mild soap restores light return; have the prongs inspected annually.
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At 3.53 carats, the step-cut emerald at the heart of this brooch sits comfortably in the size range collectors describe as a genuine anchor stone — large enough to command a room on its own, yet proportioned so the surrounding diamond work can still register as a considered frame rather than an afterthought. Step cutting is the traditional choice for emerald, its long, parallel facets built to showcase colour and depth rather than maximise fire, which suits the stone's character far better than a brilliant cut would. Marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds surround the emerald in a composition designed to draw the eye inward, letting the centre stone do the work its size and colour have earned.
Emeralds of this carat weight with clean step-cut proportions are genuinely scarce — the cutting process sacrifices rough weight to achieve the clarity and symmetry a fine step cut demands, meaning a 3.53 carat finished stone likely began as a considerably larger piece of rough. That scarcity, combined with emerald's long-standing status as one of the four traditional precious gemstones, gives this brooch real standing as a store-of-value acquisition alongside its evident beauty. Metal, colour grade, and clarity are available on request, disclosed in full to serious inquirers ahead of purchase.
As a piece to wear, the brooch's diamond surround gives it enough presence for evening use — pinned to a gown's shoulder or bodice, it holds its own under evening light — while its relatively contained footprint also allows it to work on a tailored jacket lapel for daytime occasions where a large emerald ring might read as excessive. Few gemstones carry emerald's combination of rarity and immediate recognisability, making this the kind of brooch that tends to become a family's signature piece across generations.
Independent certification for the emerald, including origin where determinable, can be arranged on request. This piece is signed Legacy, verified in-house before being catalogued into our collection.
Clients weighing an emerald acquisition of this scale often ask how step-cut proportions affect long-term value retention compared with other cutting styles, and our advisors are well placed to discuss that question directly, drawing on decades of combined experience placing fine coloured stones with serious collectors. Clients are also welcome to ask about how this stone's proportions compare with other emeralds we have placed recently, giving useful context before any final decision is made.
A step-cut emerald of this quality merits a proper conversation rather than a page of specifications. We invite you to arrange a private viewing with our team.
Specifications
- Diamond / Gem weight: 3.53ct
- Cut / Shape: Round Brilliant, Emerald Cut, Marquise
- Gemstones: Emerald
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