1.12 Carat Emerald Cut Panjshir Valley

This is a 1.12 carat emerald cut emerald with a nice medium rich color. The place of origin is Panjshir Valley in Afghanistan. This is a particularly good stone for a pendant or ring setting due to its near perfect proportions. Panjshir Valley emeralds are considered the most beautiful emerald in the world, being on equal footing as the Colombian emerald. What sets the Panjshir emerald apart is both the stunning color and clarity, as well as the difficulty in obtaining these precious stones from the farthest reaches of the Earth.