0.39 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

In a world of mass produced gems and predictable palettes, this single yellowish green chrysoberyl arrives as an invitation to join a rarefied circle, a jewel that announces its individuality with quiet confidence, and provenance. We present a transparent 0.39 carat chrysoberyl, fashioned into a precise emerald cut, with dimensions of 5.36 by 3.15 by 2.33 millimeters, clarity graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and a medium light color intensity that catches warm daylight and cool interior lighting with equal grace. The polish is excellent, the facets crisp and balanced, the body color a subtle fusion of lemon and spring leaf that feels at once restrained and luminous. There has been no enhancement, the gem is wholly natural, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place with a long and storied history of producing chrysoberyl of particular character. This is a single stone, not a run, not an entry in a catalogue of multiples, and because of that it becomes an object of singular attention, a stone for someone who understands the difference between beauty that is common and beauty that is curated.

Imagine the journey this chrysoberyl has made, from deep in the old alluvial beds of Ceylon, where seasoned hands and keen eyes have been working for generations to read the river stones. Early in the day, miners careful in their method and modest in their ambition, found pockets of gravel and clay, worked them by hand and by thoughtful tools, and set aside the crystals that showed promise. This particular crystal stood apart not by loud color but by its clarity and internal structure, a natural alignment of planes that promised elegance under a patient cutter. From the river bed the crystal travelled to a local sorter, where it was catalogued and given a first pass of assessment, the kind of appraisal that separates the curious from the worthwhile, the ordinary from the exceptional. The decision to cut it into an emerald shape was deliberate, chosen to emphasize the gem core, to allow breadth of table for color to bloom, and to manage weight so that the finished stone would retain presence despite a modest carat weight. A master cutter, schooled in traditional proportions and with an eye for light, took the rough into a disciplined environment, working facet by facet, checking symmetry, preserving as much original crystal as possible, and revealing the calm, cool radiance within. The slightly included clarity is a mark of authenticity, the tiny internal signatures of a natural life preserved and not hidden, and they read to the connoisseur as evidence of origin, not defect.

When the stone reached The Natural Gemstone Company, it was met with the same reverence that accompanies any piece that carries both story and singularity. Our team performed a final evaluation to confirm the medium light color intensity, to verify the absence of treatment, and to grade the polish as excellent. The emerald cut sits ideally for bespoke settings that honor the architecture of the stone, settings where the lines of metal and the planes of the gem create a dialogue, not a distraction. Consider a custom bezel that frames the table, allowing the subtle green to breathe, or a streamlined four prong design that lets light enter freely from the pavilion and return as a soft, luminous glow. Small as it is, at 0.39 carat, the stone makes a statement of refined taste, a confidence that says quality matters more than ostentation, and that rarity is not merely scarcity, but the right combination of origin, cut, finish, and authenticity. We offer this chrysoberyl as a one of a kind opportunity, an exclusive selection available through The Natural Gemstone Company, for a collector who seeks the satisfaction of owning a gem with transparent history, impeccable craftsmanship, and an assured, understated presence. If you wish to design a setting that will honor its journey and amplify its quiet radiance, our team is ready to assist, to create the custom mount that will transform this unique chrysoberyl into an heirloom of modern restraint and lasting value.