1.56 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One transparent 1.56 carat yellowish green chrysoberyl, fancy shape, dimensions 9.88 x 6.54 x 3.09 mm, mixed brilliant cut, clarity slightly included evaluated at eye level, medium color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement, origin Ceylon Sri Lanka, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. The stone presents a clean table with lively internal reflections and even color distribution across the pavilion and crown. The mixed brilliant faceting balances a broad table for face up color with a faceted pavilion that optimizes light return, producing a focused, lively appearance rather than diffuse glow. Slight inclusions are present but do not materially interrupt transparency or diminish the gem's overall brightness when viewed in typical lighting. The excellent polish enhances surface reflection and edge crispness, making facet junctions well defined and contributing to a refined finished look suitable for high quality jewelry settings.

Compared to other stones in its category this chrysoberyl displays a highly attractive combination of adamantine to strong vitreous luster and crisp facet reflections that are characteristic of the chrysoberyl group. It generally exhibits stronger surface brilliance and crisper facet contrast than lower refractive index gems such as peridot and many tourmalines, while showing less fire than higher dispersion stones like diamond. When set against other chrysoberyl varieties, this transparent yellowish green example emphasizes brilliance and clarity rather than phenomena such as color change or chatoyancy that occur in alexandrite and cymophane respectively. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies scintillation relative to step cut alternatives, providing more lively flashes as the stone is moved. By contrast to opal, and specifically white opal which displays a milky body tone and play of color derived from internal diffraction, this chrysoberyl relies on refractive brilliance and surface polish for optical appeal rather than color play. For clients seeking a gemstone with durable resilience, clear light return, and a refined polished surface, this Ceylon chrysoberyl from The Natural Gemstone Company offers a balanced presentation of color and brilliance while remaining distinct from both highly dispersive gemstones and light diffusing opal types.