2.53 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This specimen is a transparent 2.53 carat round shape chrysoberyl with dimensions of 7.24 x 7.37 x 4.74 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style that balances scintillation and color saturation. The measured depth is approximately 4.74 mm on an average diameter of 7.305 mm which yields a depth proportion that optimizes both light return and body color. Clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating that any inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the overall visual performance under typical viewing conditions. Color is greenish yellow with intense color intensity, presented with an excellent polish, and there has been no enhancement applied to the material. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source noted for producing chrysoberyl with strong color and clarity characteristics.

From a lapidary perspective the mixed brilliant cut on this round outline uses a brilliant style crown to generate lively facets and dynamic facet contrast, while pavilion shaping is controlled to build color depth without sacrificing dispersion. The cutting strategy accentuates chrysoberyl optical properties, leveraging its refractive index which lies around 1.74 to 1.75 to achieve a crisp, adamantine luster. Facet junctions are precise as evidenced by the excellent polish, and the crown to pavilion proportioning has been set to maintain balance between mid tone and brightness. The result is a gem that displays pronounced sparkle under direct light, stable color under varied lighting, and efficient light return in everyday settings. The very slightly included clarity grade means that the stone retains transparency and visual purity for close up inspection and gemological evaluation.

In terms of practical jewelry considerations the inherent durability of chrysoberyl with a hardness of about 8.5 on the Mohs scale makes this 2.53 carat piece suitable for rings pendants and bracelets where resistance to abrasion matters. The round mixed brilliant outline is well suited to prong settings that allow maximum light interaction, and it also adapts to bezel settings where protection is prioritized. Metal selection will influence perceived color and brilliance, and the cutting proportions make the gem versatile for fine bezel work as well as high profile claw settings. Given the intense color and clean polish, this stone pairs well with accent diamonds or small step cut gems where the contrast will underscore both scintillation and body color.

Color interaction with skin tones is an important consideration for design integration, and this greenish yellow chrysoberyl offers a range of complementary effects across complexions. On warm and olive skin tones the yellow components will resonate harmoniously amplifying natural warmth while the green tint adds a fresh vegetal nuance, producing a rich integrated appearance when set in yellow gold or rose gold which further enhances the warm spectrum. On fair and cool skin tones the gem provides a vivid point of contrast, where the greenish yellow reads as a luminous focal color that brightens the hand or décolletage when set in white gold or platinum, and this contrast is useful for modern minimalist designs. For medium to deeper complexions the intense color maintains strong visibility and a luxurious depth, and polished mixed brilliant facets will contribute lively reflections that animate the stone in motion. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this chrysoberyl with detailed proportion data and condition notes to support informed design choices, and our quality control certifies the natural origin and lack of enhancement to assist designers and connoisseurs in integrating this stone into considered fine jewelry projects.