2.45 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This gemstone begins its story deep within the ancient soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where heat, pressure, and time conspired to form a crystal unlike any other, a yellowish green chrysoberyl that carries the island in its color and clarity. From the moment it was found, this stone was recognized as something special, a transparent Other certified Yellowish Green chrysoberyl weighing 2.45 carats, cut into a classic cushion shape that measures 8.13 x 6.46 x 4.64 mm. Miners in the region have passed down techniques for locating these treasures through generations, guided by a reverence for the land and an intimate knowledge of how light plays through the river gravels and alluvial fields where such gems are revealed. The rough was selected with care, chosen for its potential to become a vivid, eye catching jewel, and then entrusted to skilled cutters and polishers who respect both the material and the story it carries. Its journey from the mine to a polished stone with a mixed brilliant cut is a series of mindful decisions, each one aimed at preserving the stone’s intense color intensity, its transparent clarity, and its natural character, with no enhancement applied at any stage.

In the lapidary studio the stone’s natural qualities were coaxed into their fullest expression. The cushion shape invites a balance of soft curves and lively faceting, and the mixed brilliant cut multiplies the internal reflections so that every movement catches and returns light, revealing the stone’s vibrant yellowish green hue with depth and clarity. With a clarity grade of eye clean evaluated at eye level, the gem offers an unobstructed window into its color and structure, allowing the intensity of the tone to sing without interference. The excellent polish achieved on its facets enhances the stone’s ability to flash and scintillate, while the precise proportions preserve the gem’s presence in any setting. Chrysoberyl is known for its robust durability, registering around 8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, which makes this 2.45 carat cushion shape stone an ideal candidate for a piece intended for frequent wear as well as for heirloom pieces that will be passed down through generations. This combination of resilience, optical liveliness, and purity of color is rare, and it speaks to the thoughtful hands that guided the gem from rough to ready.

When set into jewelry this yellowish green chrysoberyl will command attention, offering a color that is both unexpected and unmistakable. Against warm metals like yellow gold the stone’s yellowish green hue will glow with sunlit warmth, while framed by rose gold it will take on a softer, more romantic personality. Set in white metals such as white gold or platinum the gem will stand in vivid contrast, its color appearing crisp and modern, making it a striking focal point for contemporary designs. The mixed brilliant cut ensures that whether the stone is mounted as a solitaire, embraced by a diamond halo, or nestled into a bespoke vintage inspired mount, it will throw light and color outward with confidence, making it the star of the piece. Pairing this chrysoberyl with small white diamonds will emphasize its intense hue through contrast, while pairing it with warm colored accent stones can create a nuanced palette that enhances its natural warmth. At The Natural Gemstone Company we celebrate the provenance and the workmanship behind each gem, and we stand behind this stone as an authentic, Other certified Yellowish Green chrysoberyl from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, presented with full transparency regarding its origin and its lack of treatments. If you are considering this 2.45 carat cushion shape chrysoberyl for a custom commission or as the centerpiece of a signature piece, we would be honored to help you visualize settings that let its vibrant color shine, and to guide you through options that preserve both its beauty and its story.