1.08 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Tanzania

Picture a single, luminous treasure from the heart of Tanzania, a transparent 1.08 carat oval chrysoberyl, with dimensions of 6.73 x 4.91 x 3.92 mm, a mixed brilliant cut that dances with light, a yellowish green hue of medium intense color intensity, and an excellent polish that lets every facet sing. This gem arrives to you with no enhancement, a pure whisper of the earths artistry, slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which only adds a little of the natural story within its depths. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this stone not simply as an object of beauty, but as a living memory waiting to be made, a compact sunlit landscape to be carried close to the heart. Imagine sunlight filtered through the first leaves of spring, held in a small, perfectly cut oval, inviting warmth and fresh beginnings with every glance.

In the sweep of history, the most famous gems carry stories of wonder and desire, and this chrysoberyl shares qualities that echo those legends while remaining unmistakably itself. Its yellowish green tone brings to mind the golden fire of the famed Tiffany Yellow Diamond, and the rare green presence of the Dresden Green, only here those colors are married in a delicate harmony that feels modern and personal. Unlike historic emeralds that are often filled or oiled to improve clarity, this chrysoberyl is naturally transparent and unenhanced, offering a clarity and resilience closer in spirit to the enduring brilliance of sapphires and rubies. As a member of the chrysoberyl family, it shares the noble hardness of that lineage, offering durability and a daily wearable confidence that echoes the steadfast elegance of the Star of India and other storied gems, while remaining intimate in scale and sentiment.

This stone is an invitation to joy, a quiet herald of meaningful moments, perfect for the soft promise of an engagement, the celebration of an anniversary, or the simple act of gifting love to oneself. Envision it set so that the mixed brilliant cut catches candlelight at a dinner that matters, or so that the yellow and green facets glint with laughter on a sunny afternoon. The slightly included clarity gives the gem personality, a reminder that perfection is a story and not the only path to beauty, and the excellent polish ensures each movement reflects light like a happy memory replaying. At The Natural Gemstone Company we imagine this chrysoberyl as the beginning of new rituals, a keepsake to be passed down, a small but undeniable anchor for moments that become decades of shared history.

From a practical perspective, the gem performs as beautifully as it looks, with its 1.08 carat weight and 6.73 x 4.91 x 3.92 mm oval proportions making it versatile for a variety of settings. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes fire and scintillation, creating an active interplay between yellow and green tones, while the excellent polish ensures a smooth, reflective surface that enhances each facet. Slight inclusions at eye level are part of this stones character, often invisible once mounted, or embraced as natural fingerprint like whispers of the Tanzanian earth. The fact that it has received no enhancement elevates its rarity and long term value, letting collectors and lovers alike enjoy pure color that will age with grace. Chrysoberyls are known for a remarkable hardness around 8.5 on the Mohs scale, providing toughness for daily wear and peace of mind when this gem is chosen for the ring that is worn to commemorate ordinary and extraordinary days alike.

Owning this chrysoberyl from The Natural Gemstone Company is to hold a living fragment of Tanzanias geological poetry, a gem that compares in presence to historys great stones, while offering a fresh, personal story all its own. It is rare to find a piece that balances vivacity and subtlety so perfectly, a yellowish green that flirts with sunlight and shade, a cut that celebrates both brilliance and depth, and a natural origin that assures authenticity. If you are seeking a piece that will inspire excitement, that will be cherished across seasons of life, and that will stand as both an heirloom and a joyful everyday companion, this 1.08 carat oval chrysoberyl is the kind of choice that feels inevitable when you first touch it, and timeless every time you look at it. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to learn more about this gem, to explore custom settings that enhance its natural virtues, and to begin the small great act of making a new memory with a stone that has already spent millennia becoming itself.