2.11 Ct. Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Madagascar

You are being offered a singular treasure from The Natural Gemstone Company, a translucent 2.11 carat oval greenish yellow chrysoberyl of exceptional presence. This gem measures 8.93 x 7.06 x 3.60 mm, and its cabochon cut gives it a refined, domed silhouette that reads as both timeless and contemporary. Originating from Madagascar, an island famed for producing some of the world’s most distinctive chrysoberyls, this piece is completely natural with no enhancement. Its medium intense color intensity is arresting rather than loud, an elegant greenish yellow that catches the eye without dominating the wearer. The clarity has been graded slightly included at eye level, and those internal features are not flaws to hide, they are the fingerprints of the earth that authenticate the stone’s natural story. With an excellent polish, every curve and plane of the dome is finished to a mirror like sheen, a detail that elevates the gem from rare to museum worthy. This is not a mass produced offering, it is a limited opportunity to claim an object of true geological artistry.

The secret to the unmatched sparkle of this chrysoberyl lies in its crystalline architecture and in the way light is invited to play within its dome. Chrysoberyl is an orthorhombic species with a high refractive index and an adamantine luster, a combination that produces crisp, bright reflections and a dense internal glow. In a faceted gem brilliance appears as sharp scintillation, but in a finely executed cabochon like this the sparkle is subtler and deeper. Light enters the rounded top, is refracted by the gem’s tightly packed crystal lattice, and is guided across layered planes and minute internal features, then returned to the eye as a satin like radiance that seems to emanate from inside the stone. The slightly included clarity adds channels and tiny reflecting planes that scatter light in a way that creates depth and movement, a living shimmer rather than a static flash. The medium intense greenish yellow hue is carried throughout the stone and modulates the light, giving highlights that range from warm golden flashes to cool verdant reflections depending on angle and lighting. The excellent polish is crucial, the smooth dome acts like a perfect window that both protects and amplifies the internal spectacle, allowing every nuance of the chrysoberyl’s structure to be read and appreciated by the wearer and by those fortunate enough to observe it up close.

To own this oval cabochon is to join a very small circle of collectors and connoisseurs who understand that rarity is not only about size, but about singular character and provenance. This 2.11 carat Madagascar chrysoberyl is the sort of gem that becomes the centerpiece of a bespoke commission, whether set as the focal point of a ring that will be worn daily, a pendant that catches light as it swings, or an heirloom brooch. Its translucence makes it exceptionally versatile, translating beautifully through warm yellow metals and contrasting with cool white settings, depending on the expression you desire. Because it is untreated and natural, it carries an authenticity collectors prize, and because it has a distinct personality in its inclusions and color distribution, it resists the anonymity of identical reproductions. At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe in offering rare stones with full respect for their natural narratives, and we will personally assist in arranging private viewings, bespoke mounting consultations, and careful documentation of origin and attributes. Few opportunities arise to acquire such a rare, naturally fashioned chrysoberyl, and when you choose this gem you are choosing exclusivity, refined taste, and a connection to the geological processes of Madagascar that we celebrate and preserve.