0.35 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 0.35 carat round chrysoberyl from Ceylon Sri Lanka is an exemplary small stone for fine jewelry, offering a precise balance of sparkle and subtlety. The gem measures 3.97 by 3.97 by 2.87 mm, and is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that combines a faceted crown optimized for table and star facet reflections, with a calibrated pavilion structure to enhance return of light and scintillation. The light greenish yellow hue sits at a light color intensity, producing a delicate warmth that reads distinct from yellow sapphire and more green biased than standard heliodor. Clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, with minute inclusions that do not interrupt transparency or brilliancy under normal viewing. Polish is excellent, yielding an adamantine sheen typical of chrysoberyl and contributing to crisp facet junctions and lively facet contrast. No enhancement has been applied, and the stone benefits from chrysoberyl durability with a hardness of approximately 8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it well suited for everyday wearable settings. Each facet plane has been cut to maximize symmetry within the constraints of a small round, producing a controlled face up appearance and consistent light performance at multiple viewing angles.

For custom designs this stone excels as a solitaire or as a finely scaled center in a halo arrangement, and the subtle greenish yellow color responds well to metal choice and companion gems. Set in warm 18 karat yellow gold the tone is deepened and the green component is accentuated, while a cool white metal such as platinum or 18 karat white gold will emphasize the pale, bright aspect of the hue and create a contemporary contrast. Complementary accent stones include small white diamonds to increase perceived size and add high dispersion flashes, tsavorite garnets or demantoid garnets for a monochromatic green ensemble that intensifies color depth, and warm orange sapphires or cognac diamonds for a triadic palette that enhances the yellow axis. For a protective yet luminous mounting consider a low profile bezel for daily wear, or a four prong setting to allow maximum light entry for brilliance. The Natural Gemstone Company recommends using matched melee diamonds or calibrated green tourmaline drops to frame this chrysoberyl in an elegant, technically precise custom piece that respects the stone size and optical character.