{"product_id":"natural-faceted-green-emerald","title":"4.45 Carats Natural Faceted Green Emerald | Step Cut Chitral Valley Natural Loose Stone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Emerald — Step Cut Loose Gemstone from Chitral, Pakistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enatural emerald loose gemstone for fine jewellery and gem collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e weighs \u003cstrong\u003e4.45 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures \u003cstrong\u003e10.10 × 9.98 × 6.69 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efaceted in a classic \u003cstrong\u003estep cut\u003c\/strong\u003e that highlights the stone’s layered green depth and natural transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from \u003cstrong\u003eChitral, Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a high-altitude region in the Hindu Kush known for producing \u003cstrong\u003ehigh clarity beryl gemstones from Pakistan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enatural green emerald from Chitral Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e has received \u003cstrong\u003eno treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it a certified \u003cstrong\u003eunheated untreated natural emerald with no oiling or resin filling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerald (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, beryl family) registers a hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e7.5–8 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a \u003cstrong\u003edurable loose emerald gemstone best for custom jewellery settings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e At 4.45 carats, this is a substantial \u003cstrong\u003elarge step cut emerald stone for cocktail ring or pendant setting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognised globally as the \u003cstrong\u003eMay birthstone emerald gift for collectors and jewellery lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis stone is sold as a \u003cstrong\u003esingle loose emerald gemstone ready for bespoke jewellery commission or investment portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Emerald (Beryl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.45 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chitral, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.10 × 9.98 × 6.69 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose Gemstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–8 on the Mohs Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Pakistani emeralds natural and untreated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eChitral Pakistan natural emerald with no oiling or enhancement\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully untreated — a rare quality that significantly increases value for buyers seeking \u003cstrong\u003eunenhanced emerald gemstones for investment or collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does a Pakistani emerald compare to Colombian or Zambian emeralds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChitral Pakistan emeralds vs Colombian emeralds\u003c\/strong\u003e differ in hue — Pakistani stones typically show a cooler, slightly bluish-green with strong chromium fluorescence, making \u003cstrong\u003ePakistani origin emeralds a distinctive and rarer alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e on the international gem market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a 4.45-carat step cut emerald suitable for a ring setting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a \u003cstrong\u003e4.45 carat natural emerald step cut for custom ring or pendant setting\u003c\/strong\u003e is well-suited for bezel or four-prong fine jewelry mounts. At Mohs 7.5–8, it is durable enough for \u003cstrong\u003eoccasional-wear emerald jewelry with proper protective setting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kashmir Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398178426991,"sku":"EMER-6789","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2221\/8351\/files\/4.45_carat_natural_faceted_green_emerald_step_cut.jpg?v=1790339912","url":"https:\/\/www.kashmirstones.com\/products\/natural-faceted-green-emerald","provider":"Kashmir Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}