1.16 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Tanzania

One beautiful transparent 1.16 carat cushion shape yellowish green chrysoberyl is now available from The Natural Gemstone Company, and this example stands out for its rare combination of color, clarity, and proportions. The gem measures 6.60 by 5.62 by 3.65 millimeters and is cut in a mixed brilliant pavilion with a cushion outline, a choice that balances lively brilliance with a generous face up presentation. The color is a distinctly yellowish green with intense color intensity, which gives the gem a vivid presence without leaning toward the muddy or overly brownish tones sometimes seen in similar stones. The clarity has been graded as very slightly included on an eye level assessment, the polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement or treatment applied to the stone, confirming that the color and clarity are entirely natural and permanent.

For educated buyers who care about precision, the cutting percentages of this chrysoberyl are important, and they were taken into account when preparing this gem. The average of the two principal diameters is approximately six point eleven millimeters, and with a depth of three point sixty five millimeters the resulting depth is approximately sixty percent, a proportion that is well suited to a mixed brilliant pavilion in the cushion family. That proportion yields a lively balance between light return and face up size, so when set the gem will display strong scintillation and a pleasing table footprint. The very slightly included clarity, when assessed at eye level, indicates that any natural inclusions are minute and do not materially interfere with transparency or brilliance, and the excellent polish ensures that facet junctions present cleanly, enhancing both sparkle and the apparent purity of the stone.

The origin of this chrysoberyl is Tanzania, a country known for producing fine gemstones that form in high grade metamorphic and pegmatitic environments, and in secondary alluvial deposits where well rounded crystals are recovered. In chrysoberyl, trace amounts of iron are the primary chromophore responsible for yellowish and greenish tones, so an iron influenced stone from Tanzania can present this distinct yellowish green hue. This hue is inherently different to the green caused by chromium in other species, and it gives chrysoberyl a unique visual identity that pairs well with white metal settings or warm colored gold. In addition to color characteristics, chrysoberyl is prized for its durability, with a hardness of eight point five on the Mohs scale, which makes it significantly more resistant to abrasion than many green gems such as peridot and a more practical choice for everyday wear than softer materials. For connoisseurs interested in gem science, the presence of natural inclusions, the lack of thermal or chemical enhancement, and the Tanzanian provenance together provide a transparent picture of a natural specimen whose properties are consistent with primary geological formation and responsible sourcing.

What makes this particular piece genuinely rare in the market is the convergence of size, color saturation, clarity, and the absence of enhancement. Yellowish green chrysoberyl of intense color is uncommon, and examples that exceed one carat while retaining very slightly included clarity and an excellent cut are scarce. Many comparable stones on the market are either smaller, more heavily included, or have been subjected to treatments to improve color or clarity, which reduces both desirability and investment value for discerning buyers. A one point one six carat cushion that displays such lively face up color, that sits at appealing dimensions for custom mounting, and that carries the guarantee of no enhancement, represents an attractive acquisition for both the collector seeking a distinctive colored gemstone and the jeweler designing a piece intended to emphasize natural, untreated beauty. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind full disclosure, and we will provide additional photographic angles and microscopic imaging on request, as well as assist with independent laboratory reports for clients who wish to obtain third party verification prior to purchase.