4.83 Ct. Cabochon Agate from India

This listing describes one translucent orangish red agate, weighing 4.83 carats, presented in a round shape with precise dimensions of 11.51 millimeters by 11.73 millimeters by 5.13 millimeters. The gem has been fashioned as a cabochon, with a smoothly domed crown and a polished base, reflecting an excellent polish grade that highlights the stone surface and optical depth. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, with minimal internal characteristics that do not detract from overall appearance or light transmission. Color is vivid and evenly distributed across the dome, showing warm orangish red tones that are characteristic of dyed agate from Indian sources. Enhancement has been applied by dyeing, a common and stable treatment for agate, and the origin is recorded as India.

Optically the material presents as translucent, allowing a soft passage of light through the body that produces a warm internal glow when viewed against a light source. The cabochon cut emphasizes color saturation and surface luster rather than faceted brilliance, and in this specimen the dome height is sufficient to create a pleasing depth of color from multiple viewing angles. Internal features are subtle, with very slightly included characteristics apparent only under close inspection at eye level, these features are consistent with natural agate and with the dyeing process used to enhance color uniformity. Surface condition is excellent, the polish is smooth and reflective, and the round outline is regular and well centered on the base. Under diffused daylight and under warm incandescent illumination the stone maintains vivid color intensity, while under strong direct lighting slight variations in tone and translucency can be observed, adding visual interest without noticeable color zoning.

From a practical standpoint this agate is suitable for a variety of jewelry applications, including rings, pendants, and earrings, with setting styles that favor the cabochon profile. Bezel settings or low profile prong settings work well to protect the edge of the cabochon and to retain the visual continuity of the round form. As a cryptocrystalline form of quartz, agate has a hardness in the approximate range of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which affords reasonable durability for daily wear when mounted and handled with appropriate care. Because the stone has been dyed, avoid prolonged exposure to strong chemicals, household cleaners, and prolonged direct sunlight, as these conditions can affect dye stability over extended periods, gently clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth, avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaning if dye permanence is a concern. The Natural Gemstone Company provides accurate measurements and the treatment disclosure included with this description, and additional photographs and information are available upon request for professional jewelers and collectors who require detailed documentation.