1.68 Ct. Greenish Yellow Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful opaque 1.68 carat oval chrysoberyl, measuring 6.79 x 5.35 x 4.74 millimeters, is offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. This greenish yellow gem is fashioned as a classic cabochon, a cut that best displays the stone’s even, intense color and soft, satiny luster. Clarity is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating only minimal internal features that do not detract from overall appearance and in fact serve as natural fingerprints of genuineness. The piece has an excellent polish and has received no enhancements, an important consideration for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize untreated material. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a historic and well documented source for fine chrysoberyl that contributes to the stone’s provenance and value. Opal type, White Opal.

For an educated buyer, several technical and market factors make this natural chrysoberyl desirable. Chrysoberyl ranks around 8.5 on the Mohs scale, providing notable resistance to everyday wear for rings and other jewelry, while the cabochon shape softens light reflections and emphasizes the gem’s saturated greenish yellow tone. The very slightly included clarity grading confirms a natural growth history rather than an overly altered appearance, and the absence of heat or dye enhancements preserves both integrity and long term value. Compared with lab grown alternatives, natural chrysoberyl from Sri Lanka offers irreplaceable provenance and geological uniqueness. Lab grown stones can exhibit idealized clarity and color uniformity, which has advantages in affordability, but they lack the natural inclusion patterns, growth zoning, and trace element signatures that collectors and gemological labs use to authenticate and value specimens. Natural stones tend to hold collector appeal and better long term resale potential because each piece is a singular product of deep time and specific locality. Purchasing from The Natural Gemstone Company ensures clear documentation of origin and treatment, supporting both transparency and confidence for buyers seeking a responsibly sourced, untreated natural gem that combines aesthetic appeal, practical durability, and enduring rarity.