1.38 Ct. Yellow Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.38 carat radiant shape yellow chrysoberyl from Ceylon Sri Lanka, measuring 6.69 by 5.77 by 4.05 mm, offers a level of natural quality that sets it apart from many yellow gems on the market. The radiant cut maximizes light return and creates a lively, scintillating face up that enhances its intense color intensity, while the excellent polish gives crisp facet lines and a smooth girdle for precise setting. With a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, this gem appears essentially eye clean to most viewers, offering the confidence of a clear, vivid center stone without the cloudiness or heavy inclusions found in many alternatives. There is no enhancement, which is increasingly rare in yellow gemstones, and this untreated status combined with Sri Lankan origin gives collectors and designers a superior, authentic option when compared to heat treated sapphires, low grade topaz, or more fragile peridot.

As a salesperson experienced in gemstone design, I can say this chrysoberyl is exceptionally versatile for custom jewelry. Its 1.38 carat weight and radiant shape adapt beautifully to classic solitaire rings with four or six prongs, to halo settings that amplify its yellow tone with a ring of small diamonds, and to elegant bezel settings that protect the girdle for daily wear. The stone works equally well as a striking pendant, as refined stud earrings when paired with a matched partner, or as the focal point of a three stone or cluster design. For more modern or masculine pieces it can be set as a signet or as the centerpiece of a cufflink, where the intense color remains the star. Metal pairings range from warm yellow gold that enriches the hue, to rose gold for a vintage character, to white gold or platinum for crisp contrast that emphasizes brilliance. Compared to similarly colored gems, this Chrysoberyl offers superior durability with a hardness of approximately 8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it a better choice for everyday jewelry than softer alternatives. At The Natural Gemstone Company we pride ourselves on offering such rare, untreated stones and on helping clients translate this gem into a custom piece that balances beauty, wearability, and long term value. If you are considering a bespoke setting, we can advise on prong counts, bezel profiles, and accent stone options to showcase this radiant yellow chrysoberyl to its fullest potential.