1.71 Ct. Green Chrysoberyl from Tanzania

At The Natural Gemstone Company we are proud to present a rare and timeless example of chrysoberyl that speaks to a lineage of connoisseurship and tradition, a stone that feels as if it has traveled from an ancient treasury into the modern world. This transparent chrysoberyl weighs one point seven one carat and is fashioned into a gentle cushion shape, measuring seven point six two millimeters by six point zero nine millimeters by four point seven five millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances fire and scintillation. Its color displays a serene green of medium intensity, and its clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, offering the kind of visual purity that lets light dance through the pavilion without distraction. The polish is excellent, surface facets rendered with precision to deliver crisp reflections and lively return of light, and perhaps most importantly for the discerning collector, this gem has no enhancement, an unaltered product of nature that carries provenance and authenticity in every facet.

Chrysoberyl has long been admired in historic jewelry traditions for its resilience and enduring beauty, a preference shared by jewelry makers from imperial courts to humble artisan workshops. Known for a remarkable hardness and resistance to wear, chrysoberyl has provided generations with pieces that can be handed down as heirlooms, surviving years of change while retaining their intrinsic charm. When a gem arrives from Tanzania, it arrives with a geological biography that enhances its story. Tanzanian deposits are part of an East African tapestry of gem producing regions that have yielded some of the world s most remarkable crystals, and a Tanzanian origin often signals a combination of natural vibrancy and crystal integrity that collectors recognize and prize. Owning a natural, untreated chrysoberyl from Tanzania connects the wearer not only to a singular object of beauty, but to the ancient processes of earth and time that fashioned it, adding value that goes beyond size and color, into the territory of history and place.

The cushion silhouette, paired with a mixed brilliant cut, provides a classical balance between soft outline and modern faceting, making this chrysoberyl ideal for settings that honor tradition while embracing refined brilliance. The cushion form has been cherished for centuries for its gentle, pillow like profile, a shape that reads as both romantic and formal, flattering the hand when set into an engagement ring or announcing understated elegance as the center of a pendant. The mixed brilliant cut enhances internal light performance, producing a pleasing play of brightness and subtle flashes of color across the crown, while the excellent polish ensures that each facet edge remains crisp, contributing to a lively overall appearance. With a clarity graded as very slightly included at eye level, the stone retains a largely clean window of transparency, with any natural features present acting as reminders of the gem s origin in the earth rather than detracting from its visual impact. Designers often pair this type of lively green chrysoberyl with warm yellow gold to emphasize the stone s warmth, or with cool white metals for a more restrained, classical statement, choices that will preserve the gem s timeless appeal for generations.

When you choose this chrysoberyl from The Natural Gemstone Company you are selecting more than a beautiful object, you are embracing a legacy of craft, geological heritage, and careful selection. We stand behind the gem s Tanzanian origin and its untreated condition, and we welcome inquiries about independent gemological assessment for buyers who seek formal documentation of clarity, cut, color, and origin. For those who wish to create a singular piece of jewellery that honors tradition and will be worn and treasured across years, this one point seven one carat green chrysoberyl offers a rare opportunity. Its dimensions and proportions make it versatile for classic ring settings, timeless solitaire pendants, and bespoke designs that celebrate lineage and lasting beauty. Our team is available to discuss mounting options that will protect the gem and highlight its natural virtues, ensuring that the finished piece carries both the dignity of tradition and the practical durability for daily wear. Embrace this green chrysoberyl as a living heirloom, a piece that will tell a story of origin and craft with every glance, and allow The Natural Gemstone Company to help you preserve and present that story for generations to come.