Uncut 19,000-carat emerald in Sharjah - in pictures

  • The 19,000-carat emerald on display at Expo Centre Sharjah. All photos: Leslie Pableo / The National
    The 19,000-carat emerald on display at Expo Centre Sharjah. All photos: Leslie Pableo / The National
  • It is named Prince of Kafubu, an ode to its Zambian origins
    It is named Prince of Kafubu, an ode to its Zambian origins
  • It weighs 3.9kg
    It weighs 3.9kg
  • Zambian emeralds are known for their deep green hue
    Zambian emeralds are known for their deep green hue
  • They also have great clarity, making them ideal to mount in jewellery
    They also have great clarity, making them ideal to mount in jewellery
  • Called the Jewel of Kings, emeralds are associated with royalty, fertility and prosperity
    Called the Jewel of Kings, emeralds are associated with royalty, fertility and prosperity