1.00 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Every gemstone begins as a quiet story beneath the earth, and this lovely chrysoberyl carries a chapter that begins in the storied gem gravels of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. For centuries Sri Lankan miners have patiently worked the alluvial banks and hill slopes where chrysoberyl forms, guided by knowledge passed down through generations. The result is a gem with lineage not only geological, but cultural, a stone born of monsoon rains and mineral-rich soils, tempered by the human hands that first recovered it. When you hold this yellowish green chrysoberyl you are touching a piece of Ceylonese landscape, a small remnant of coral limestone and metamorphic rocks transformed by time into a crystalline heart. That provenance matters, because Ceylon is famous for producing chrysoberyls with a clarity and hue that many collectors prize, and because stones that can be traced back to a recognized origin bring an added layer of authenticity and historical resonance to any jewel.

Our gem arrives to the cutting studio as a transparent 1.00 carat rough, and the journey from rough to polished parcel is where craftsmanship meets intention. The cutter selected an emerald cut to emphasize the gem's internal clarity and to allow that medium intense yellowish green color to present as a luminous, even plane that plays with light rather than scattering it. The final dimensions are 6.67 by 4.67 by 3.67 millimeters, a proportion that balances presence with wearability, ideal for a solitaire ring, an elegant pendant, or a refined pair of earrings. At eye level the clarity is graded slightly included, which collectors will appreciate as a fingerprint of natural origin, a reminder that this is an unenhanced, honest gem. No heat, no treatment, no filling. What you see is the natural color and character the stone developed in Ceylon, and the excellent polish achieved by our master lapidaries gives each facet a glassy crispness that enhances brilliance and allows the inherent toughness of chrysoberyl, rated high on the hardness scale, to be showcased for everyday wear.

There is an emotional and practical value in a chrysoberyl that arrives to you with no enhancement and with a documented Ceylon origin, and this is where The Natural Gemstone Company brings a promise as well as a provenance. Stones from Sri Lanka are sought after not only for their color palette, but for the artisanal cutting traditions that often accompany them, traditions that favor cuts which reveal depth and character instead of disguising it. That means your gem carries the story of miners who found it, of cutters who shaped it, and of gemologists who verified its natural state. The yellowish green tone, vivid enough to be noticed and subtle enough to pair beautifully with both warm and cool metal choices, offers design flexibility while still remaining distinctive. Slight inclusions when viewed at eye level can act as natural hallmarks, small evidence that this is a genuine chrysoberyl rather than a laboratory or heavily treated material, and because the stone is unenhanced, its value is rooted in rarity and authenticity from origin to finish.

Imagine this emerald cut chrysoberyl set into a bezel that frames its clean lines, or mounted as a raised solitaire that lets light traverse its pavilion and crown, revealing the medium intense color from every angle. As a piece from The Natural Gemstone Company it comes with the assurance that its journey was tracked from the Ceylon gravel beds to our cutting tables, with careful evaluation of its qualities along the way. Whether you are a collector seeking provenance rich specimens, a designer looking for a naturally colored focal stone, or a first time buyer drawn to a gem with both beauty and story, this 1.00 carat chrysoberyl offers all the elements that make a gemstone memorable. Its origin in Ceylon bestows cultural history and geological prestige, its emerald cut and excellent polish showcase artisanal skill, and its natural, unenhanced color and character ensure that when you wear it you are wearing a story that began long before it became jewelry, and will continue to be told each time it catches the light.