1.29 Ct. Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Tanzania

From the heart of Tanzania, where ancient pegmatite veins meet the patient hands of artisanal miners, this chrysoberyl began its journey as a whisper of greenish yellow light in the earth. Local miners noticed its translucent glow and careful sorting sent the rough to a lapidary studio where experience and respect for the material guided every decision. Chrysoberyl has long been treasured for its durability and its capacity to carry light deep within, and this piece carries that heritage. As the stone moved from rough to refined, each stage was a conversation between nature and craft, the cutter listening to the suggestions of the crystal shape and internal growth, allowing the stone to keep its natural soul while revealing a brighter, more intense expression of color.

In the workshop the cutter honored the cabochon tradition while introducing precise geometric faceting principles to the shaping process, creating a perfectly balanced oval dome whose symmetry amplifies internal reflections and allows maximum light play. The result is a beautiful translucent 1.29 carat oval chrysoberyl measuring 6.51 by 5.44 by 4.11 millimeters, a gem with intense color intensity and a satin to mirror polish described as excellent. Though finished as a cabochon to best showcase the silky sheen and single band of chatoyancy that can appear, the careful geometric considerations in the dome profile and facet like smoothing across the surface channel light into the core, enhancing flash and depth without artificial enhancement. Clarity is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, letting the gem breathe with natural character, and there has been no enhancement. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this stone as a testament to responsible sourcing and timeless cutting skill, a piece that will sit beautifully in a simple gold bezel or as the quiet star of a bespoke design. For the collector who wants a gem with story and presence, this chrysoberyl offers both provenance and polished performance, a small treasure that speaks of Tanzanian earth, patient hands, and the geometric poetry of light.