2.00 Ct. Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This chrysoberyl begins its story deep in the ancient hills of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where long weathered metamorphic rocks and alluvial gravels have held secrets for centuries. Local miners working by hand and with traditional methods have long known where the land favors the formation of chrysoberyl, following river lines and shifting sands until the rough crystal yields to light. In a place where gem lore and geology meet, this 2.00 carat, round shaped greenish yellow chrysoberyl was selected from a small parcel of promising stones, its translucency and delicate hue telling the cutter that here was something worth refining. At The Natural Gemstone Company we respect those beginnings, and we honor the hands who bring the rough to the surface, because each stone carries the memory of the earth that created it. The small inclusions and subtle internal textures that make this gem distinctly natural are part of that memory, a signature of origin rather than a flaw, and they connect the wearer to the mountain streams and mineral rich soils of Sri Lanka.

When you hold the finished stone you can still sense that journey, because the gem has been shaped with intention into a 7.03 by 7.00 by 4.17 millimeter cabochon, a form that emphasizes its gentle translucence and even color. The cabochon cut smooths the surface into a soft dome, allowing light to pass through and play across the interior, revealing the greenish yellow tone in medium light intensity. Its clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which gives the stone personality and depth, small internal features that catch and diffuse light in an individual way. The polish is excellent, and there is no enhancement to alter its natural state, which means what you see is the original beauty of a gem that has been respectfully worked and finished. This chrysoberyl reads as calm and luminous, a quiet piece that will pick up warmth from skin and light from its setting, making it an ideal focal point for a ring, pendant, or heirloom piece.

The crafting of this cabochon was a careful balancing of art and restraint, taking the rough through stages of assessment, cutting, and finishing that respected the stone rather than reshaped it into something it was not. Skilled lapidaries evaluated the crystal orientation and internal features, deciding that a domed round cabochon would best reveal the subtle greenish yellow hue and translucency. The cutter removed extraneous material to reveal clean lines and a pleasing symmetrical dome, then brought the surface to a high polish that enhances luster while preserving the gentle internal character. This is the kind of work we cherish at The Natural Gemstone Company, where experienced hands and discerning eyes guide each step from rough to ready gem. We document each stage, and we make sure the final stone carries clear information about weight, dimensions, origin, and any identifying characteristics, so that what arrives to you is authentic, traceable, and beautiful.

Over the years this chrysoberyl will continue to captivate because its beauty is rooted in permanence and natural charm rather than in fleeting trends. The greenish yellow color has a soft resilience, a hue that complements warm and cool metals and that becomes more personal as it spends time close to the wearer. The cabochon form protects the stone from daily wear while highlighting its translucence and internal textures, and the excellent polish will retain its appeal with gentle care. Because the stone is untreated, its appearance will remain true under changing light and over time, maturing subtly with the life it shares with its setting and owner. For long term enjoyment we recommend avoiding harsh chemicals and strong blows, storing the gem separately from harder materials, and having the setting checked periodically by a jeweler. This chrysoberyl is not only an object of beauty, it is a living fragment of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a small globe of mineral history that will hold memory and meaning as it passes through seasons and generations, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present it as a piece worthy of becoming part of someone s story. If you would like more information on this stone, its sourcing, or suggestions for custom settings, we are available to guide you through the next step.