11.44 Ct. Aquamarine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine a time millions of years before human memory, when shifting plates and molten granites deep beneath the earth conspired to create something rare and enduring. This aquamarine began as beryl crystals slowly exhaled from cooling pegmatitic fluids, each atom arranging itself over epochs into a prism of perfect transparency. Trace iron within the crystal lattice captured and filtered the light of the primal earth, imparting the delicate greenish blue hue that distinguishes Ceylon aquamarine, a whisper of ocean caught in stone. Weather and water then played their part, liberating this gem from its host rock, carrying and rounding it in ancient streams until the crystal, preserved by fortune, awaited the artisan eye that would reveal its inner brilliance.

What you see now is a singular, transparent 11.44 carat oval, measuring 17.47 by 15.25 by 8.62 mm, cut with a refined mixed brilliant faceting to amplify both scintillation and depth. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is very slightly included, a hallmark of natural origin and authenticity that confirms its natural story. The color intensity is light, a luminous and elegant tone that reads as refined and wearable, complemented by an excellent polish that yields exceptional luster. There has been no enhancement, no heat, no treatment, each facet reflecting an honest lineage from the soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. From The Natural Gemstone Company this piece is offered as a rare, near museum quality gem, not as a mass produced commodity. Only a small number of such well sized, transparent, untreated Ceylon aquamarines with mixed brilliant cuts and this combination of dimensions and clarity come to market each year. Ownership means joining an exclusive circle of collectors and connoisseurs who understand provenance, who value geological time and artisanal skill, and who seek stones that speak of origin and story. This aquamarine is presented with meticulous documentation and the care befitting its singular journey, and it is reserved for those who desire more than a jewel, who desire a tangible fragment of deep time, cut and polished to modern perfection. If you would like this exceptional gem to be part of your collection, The Natural Gemstone Company will assist with bespoke presentation and secure acquisition, ensuring that this rare piece becomes a privately held testament to nature and craft.