2.53 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient, weathered streams of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this greenish yellow chrysoberyl was born deep within metamorphic rock, a slow chorus of pressure and time that coaxed rare aluminum beryllium crystals from the earth. Miners who know those old riverbeds by heart found the rough, and like all fine stones, it began its long journey from earth to eye. The rough that would become this 2.53 carat pear shape crystal passed through careful sorting, and its transparency and faint, delicate color were recognized as qualities worth preserving. The finished gem measures 9.88 x 7.89 x 4.79 mm, it is pear shaped, and it bears a mixed brilliant cut that was chosen to honor the stone s natural tendencies and deliver the utmost brilliance. At eye level the clarity is evaluated as very very slightly included, and the stone shows only the slightest features to a careful observer. No enhancement has been applied, and the polish was carried to an excellent finish, letting the greenish yellow tone breathe without alteration.

In the cut and polish studio the narrative continued, with an artisan cutter reading the stone like a map. The mixed brilliant design marries a faceted pavilion that returns light with a carefully proportioned crown that gives the gem lively scintillation. The result is a personality that often surprises those more familiar with common gems. Compared to diamond, the chrysoberyl does not display the same high dispersion or fire, but it offers a different sort of brilliance. Its refractive qualities produce crisp, lively flashes and strong contrast between light and dark facet planes, creating a scintillation that reads as elegant and controlled rather than riotous. Against green stones such as peridot, and yellow stones such as citrine, this chrysoberyl stands apart because of its combination of clarity, durability, and a clean, restrained hue. It is noticeably more durable than quartz family stones, and it holds facet edges with a firmness that lets light play in a steady, refined rhythm. The overall effect is a gemstone that feels both vivid and sophisticated, a bright presence without shouting, and a stone that rewards close looking with shifting internal life.

What makes this chrysoberyl exceptional is not only the balance of color and clarity but also its provenance and purity, and this is where The Natural Gemstone Company s philosophy comes through. A stone from Ceylon carries a mineral story and a human story, and this gem has neither treatments nor enhancements to blur that tale. Its faint color intensity is a rare whisper of green and yellow that will harmonize with many metals and settings, while the eye level cleanliness means it will read as luminous on the hand and in intimate viewing. In practical terms the gem s natural hardness and excellent polish mean it is well suited for centerpieces, where its mixed brilliant cut will throw controlled sparkle, or for elegant pendants and earrings, where its pear silhouette can extend the line of a setting and catch the light with every movement. For someone choosing between a louder stone and one with refined character, this chrysoberyl offers the choice of subtlety and longevity, a gem whose story begins in the rivers of Sri Lanka and concludes in an object of beauty you can wear every day. If you would like to learn more about this transparent 2.53 carat pear shape chrysoberyl, or to discuss bespoke mounting options that will best display the stone s greenish yellow charm, The Natural Gemstone Company welcomes your questions and will guide you from the provenance to the finished piece.