0.45 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This gem begins its story in the fertile soils and ancient alluvial deposits of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place where gemstones have been whispered about in local lore for centuries, passed down from fisherman and panner to generation after generation. In the shallow gravels and along the winding rivers, small teams of artisanal miners follow traditions that have changed little in time, gently washing and sorting the gravel until a flash of color catches the eye, a promise of beauty waiting to be revealed. This particular yellowish green chrysoberyl arrived to us with that same quiet provenance, a naturally formed crystal born of earth pressure and time, untouched by heating or enhancement, carrying within it the memory of monsoon skies and tropical sun. The Natural Gemstone Company takes great care to honor that origin, tracing the path from the stream bed to our studio so that each stone retains its story and its integrity.

Once out of the earth the rough chrysoberyl was entrusted to a master cutter who understood how to coax maximum life and personality from a gem of this character. The cutter chose a radiant shape, a decision that balances the geometry needed to intensify both color and light return, and that choice produced the lively, precisely faceted 0.45 carat gem you see now. Its finished dimensions are 4.72 x 4.20 x 2.34 mm, a compact yet commanding size that carries full transparency and a clarity described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. Those minute natural features are nearly invisible without magnification, and they do nothing to interrupt the stone s clarity or performance. With a medium intense yellowish green tone and an excellent polish, this chrysoberyl shows a refined glow that reads as both classic and modern, and because it has undergone no enhancement, you are beholding authentic color and structure that came from nature itself.

Where this chrysoberyl truly distinguishes itself is in the way it plays with light, a quality that often surpasses many more commonly known colored gemstones. Chrysoberyl has a higher ability to bend and return light than stones such as peridot and many varieties of garnet, which means that under the same lighting this gem will appear more lively, with crisper facet contrast and brisker flashes of brilliance. Compared to emerald and some sapphires that are prized for their deep saturation but sometimes trade off light return due to inclusions or denser colors, this yellowish green chrysoberyl offers a bright, sparkling presence without sacrificing depth. It is not a diamond in the sense of fire and dispersion, diamonds remain unique in their light performance, but chrysoberyl s refractive nature yields a scintillation and vivacity that can make it feel more animated in everyday light than many colored stones commonly used in jewelry. The radiant cut amplifies this effect, the pavilion and crown facets working in concert to create lively scintillation and a pattern of flashes that read as both elegant and energetic. The exceptional polish ensures that every facet edge snaps cleanly into view, giving the gem a modern clarity and making its eye clean appearance immediately appealing in a ring, pendant, or bespoke piece.

Imagine this chrysoberyl set into a simple white metal bezel where its yellowish green tone can breathe against the cool metal, or imagine it placed in a three stone ring to provide a sparkling focal point. Because it is unenhanced and originates in Sri Lanka, you are wearing an object whose aesthetic value is paired with provenance and ethical consideration, values The Natural Gemstone Company places at the center of how we present every gem. Its compact footprint and lively brilliance make it versatile, suitable as the centerpiece of a delicate engagement ring, the bright accent in a pair of earrings, or the intimate treasure in a custom pendant. When you choose this stone you are choosing more than weight and measurements, you are choosing a fragment of Ceylon s geological and cultural history, polished into a small jewel that speaks about craftsmanship, honesty, and the quiet drama of light captured from the earth. If you would like to explore mounting options or see high resolution images to appreciate the cut and clarity up close, The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to assist, guiding the gem from our hands to yours with the same care the miners and cutters gave it at every step of its journey.