Lustre’s Rare Beauty Picks

Selection of rare Colombian emeralds from Lustre, held to show vibrant colour, clarity and appeal for collectors and jewellers.

The emeralds we dream about — Lustre's Rare Beauty Picks

At Lustre, we live for the rare beauties—those special emeralds that stop you in your tracks, not because they’re oversized or flashy, but because they have that hypnotic, mesmerizing glow you just can’t forget.

These stones aren’t about trends or red carpets (though they could be). They’re about soul. Depth. Origin. They’re vibrant, yes—but they also hold a kind of mystery, a story, a connection to the earth that’s impossible to replicate.

Here’s what makes an emerald a rare beauty in our eyes:

1. Colour that’s alive

Not all green is created equal. We look for that deep, luminous hue that seems to pulse with life—often with a touch of bluish undertone, like the heart of the forest after rain. Colombian emeralds, especially from the Muzo region, are famed for this kind of colour.

2. Clarity that lets light in

Emeralds naturally have inclusions (we call them jardins, or gardens), but the rarest beauties let just enough light through to make them glow from within. It’s about balance—mystery meets sparkle.

3. A story in every facet

Whether it’s the way the rough stone was cut, the history of its origin, or the emotion it stirs when worn—rare beauty isn’t just visual. It’s personal. It’s the kind of piece you feel before you even notice it.

We’ve been lucky enough to encounter some breathtaking stones—and even luckier to match them with collectors who truly appreciate what they hold.

Because when you find your emerald, it’s not just jewellery. It’s something more, it’s that feeling of “awe”: a feeling of referential respect mixed with wonder.