1.08 Ct. Green Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This green chrysoberyl weighs 1.08 carats, and presents in a round cabochon profile with precise dimensions of 5.60 by 5.39 by 3.52 millimeters. The material is translucent with a medium color intensity, and the clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level. There has been no enhancement, and the surface finish is graded excellent. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing chrysoberyl with clean tone and stable color. For the technical buyer who values provenance and integrity, this specimen combines a well judged weight to size ratio with certified natural origin, and a lapidary standard that preserves the stone as it was supplied by the rough. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this piece with full disclosure on clarity, color, and treatment, so the gem’s performance under loupe and in the hand is fully understood before any mounting decision is made.

The cabochon cut here is executed with attention to classical proportions and optical purpose, rather than decorative excess. The domed profile is substantial, the dome height at 3.52 millimeters being roughly 64 percent of the average diameter, which is calculated from the two diameter measurements. This relatively high dome is intentional for a translucent chrysoberyl, because a steeper convex face deepens the visual saturation of green and promotes a uniform internal glow. The rounding of the outline is symmetrical and centered on the stone’s axis, producing even silhouette and predictable orientation in a setting. The girdle area is clean and well blended into the pavilion curve, avoiding abrupt flats that would interrupt light flow or create weak points when set. Surface preparation included progressive preforming and grinding stages, followed by fine sanding and a final polishing sequence that eliminates microabrasion and yields the declared excellent polish. The surface polish is effectively flawless, delivering high specular reflection across the dome so that light is returned to the eye uniformly from every angle.

Optically this chrysoberyl demonstrates the characteristic refractive behavior of the species, with refractive index values for chrysoberyl typically in the range from 1.746 to 1.755 and birefringence from 0.008 to 0.010, and a Mohs hardness of about 8.5 which supports everyday wearability. In a cabochon of this translucency and medium saturation, the visual effect is one of soft, even color transmission rather than faceted sparkle. The medium intensity green has a slightly yellow leaning component that is common and attractive in Sri Lankan material, creating a lively but controlled tone that reads consistently under various lighting conditions. The very slightly included clarity means that inclusions are present but minor in size or distribution, and they do not disturb the overall light path within the domed profile. Because the inclusions do not interrupt the color field or create localized dead spots, the stone presents a clean, uninterrupted plane of color when viewed face up, and the polished dome diffuses light in a way that minimizes the visibility of internal features from oblique angles.

From a practical perspective for designers and collectors, the combination of size, shape, and finish makes this round cabochon chrysoberyl versatile in mounting options and durable in routine wear. At 1.08 carats and with a stable, centered dome, it is proportioned for traditional ring settings where the dome can be protected by a bezel, and it is also suitable for pendant and stud designs where the even profile enhances symmetry. The no enhancement statement increases its intrinsic appeal to purists who prioritize natural state material, and the Ceylon origin adds a recognized geographic premium in informed markets. The flawless quality of the exterior polish and the disciplined lapidary symmetry enhance the gem’s beauty from every angle, because the surface acts as a precise optical interface that controls light entry and exit. When rotated, the piece maintains consistent hue and saturation, and when viewed laterally the dome reveals the internal translucence without scattering light unpredictably. For clients seeking a technically sound, visually stable, and ethically presented chrysoberyl, The Natural Gemstone Company offers this cabochon as an exemplar of careful cutting and honest grading, supported by measurements and origin disclosure that enable confident specification and setting.