4.36 Ct. Ametrine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From a narrow vein in the ancient soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka this extraordinary crystal began its journey, slowly forming under conditions that married violet and golden tones into a single stone. Local miners working with generational knowledge recognized the unusual bi color zoning and carefully extracted the rough, honoring traditional methods that minimize damage to the crystal. The rough piece was selected for its transparency and natural potential, then entrusted to master cutters who understood how to reveal both the amethyst and citrine aspects without losing the gem s heart. The result is a transparent 4.36 carat asscher octagon bi color ametrine, with dimensions 9.71 x 9.52 x 7.99 mm, an asscher cut that frames light in a cathedral of stepped facets, an excellent polish that sings when light moves across every plane, and a clarity evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, preserving a clean and lively face to the viewer. The gem was presented to our gemological team for careful assessment, and we disclose that it has been heat treated to stabilize and enhance its medium color intensity, a common and accepted enhancement that brings balance and vibrancy to both color zones.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we tell the full life of this ametrine from earth to display, so the wearer can feel connected to its history and craft. After cutting the stone to maximize its bi color narrative the cutter oriented the pavilion and crown to allow a graceful dialogue between purple and gold as the gem moves, creating a living tableau that changes with angle and light. The asscher octagon shape gives the stone a vintage inspired geometry, ideal for designs that celebrate symmetry and light. This gem carries cultural resonance from Ceylon s storied gemstone heritage, where stones are more than material, they are talismans and symbols of place. It is suited for a distinguished solitaire ring, a bold pendant, or a bespoke commission where the dual personality of amethyst and citrine can be showcased. We invite collectors and designers to appreciate the responsible sourcing story, the meticulous lapidary craft, and the transparent treatment disclosure that accompany this piece. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this ametrine as a rare conversation stone, an heirloom in the making, and a bridge between the miner s careful eye and the wearer s personal story.