13.79 Ct. Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine a dawn bottled into a single jewel, a warm hush of sunlight softened by a forest canopy, a ribbon of honeyed light caught and held in mineral form. This is a chrysoberyl that feels like an old love song, steady and luminous, a 13.79 carat oval cabochon whose gentle dome captures the eye and the heart. At 13.18 by 12.52 by 8.74 millimeters it sits with confident presence, large enough to be the centerpiece of a devotion, small enough to be worn close and treasured. The surface is polished to an exquisite finish, a mirror for quiet moments, and as light travels across its curve a single luminous band travels with it, a whisper of motion that feels alive. The greenish yellow honey color is not loud, it is alluring, a medium intense glow that shifts between chartreuse memory and warm amber, inviting a second look and a slow hand to cup its warmth.

To know this gem is to appreciate the language of fine details, the kinds of things a jeweler learns to read like an old map. The clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, charming inclusions that tell of its natural birth rather than diminishing its poetry. There is no enhancement, the color and polish are wholly natural, preserved exactly as they emerged from the earth. Origin matters to those who love provenance, and this chrysoberyl is Ceylon born, a treasure from Sri Lanka, a place where gemstones seem to come forth carrying the weight of ocean and monsoon light. The stone is certified by GRS, a trusted voice in gemological assurance, and the lab color classification is recorded as Greenish Yellow Honey, a name as evocative as the hue itself. In the hand the cabochon cut reveals its soul, a soft convex face that promotes serenity and a focused line of light that reads like a path through a golden wood.

There is romance in choosing a gem that carries both story and silence, that promises to witness vows and sacramental moments without saying too much. Imagine this chrysoberyl set as a centrepiece in a bespoke ring, cradled in a warm gold bezel that echoes the honeyed tones, or suspended as a pendant that rests beside the heart where it can be felt as much as seen. Its size lends itself to statement pieces that still remain intimate, a jewel that speaks in hushed tones rather than clamor. For engagement rings it offers a rare alternative to common choices, a way to declare devotion with a stone that is singular and personal. For heirloom pieces it promises the kind of quiet durability that accumulates meaning with each passing year. The smooth cabochon invites touch, and the band of light that crosses its face will make every movement feel like a secret being shared.

Collectors and romantics alike will understand the particular pleasures of a natural, unenhanced chrysoberyl from Ceylon, not merely for its visual beauty but for the respect it commands among connoisseurs. The excellent polish magnifies the purity of the color and emphasizes the silky chatoyant effect, creating a luminous streak that moves like moonlight along the stone. At medium intense color strength the greenish yellow is flattering to many skin tones, and its warm heart plays well with classic metals and contemporary settings alike. The very slightly included clarity gives the gem an honest character, small internal paths that trace its geological journey, evidence of buried fires and patient formation. For those who favor authenticity, this gem offers a clear promise. Certified by GRS, it carries official recognition of its qualities, and it arrives to you as nature intended, with no heat, no filling, no alterations to change its voice.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we delight in matching stones to stories, in finding the jewel that will become a companion through years and ceremonies. This 13.79 carat greenish yellow chrysoberyl, oval 13.18 by 12.52 by 8.74 millimeters, cabochon cut, very slightly included at eye level, medium intense color, excellent polish, unenhanced, origin Ceylon, and GRS certified, is one such companion. If your heart leans toward a gem that balances rarity with warmth, a stone that reads as both antique and utterly new, this honeyed chrysoberyl waits to be set and to begin its life with you. I am here to help you imagine settings, to discuss metal choices, and to arrange viewing or certification details so that the piece you create becomes an embodiment of your intentions. Let this stone be the way you say forever, a warm, steady light to hold close.