2.54 Ct. Yellowish Green Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 2.54 carat oval chrysoberyl measures 8.85 x 6.80 x 4.84 mm, presenting a mixed brilliant cut that combines a brilliant crown with faceted pavilion geometry designed to maximize return of white light while preserving body color. The pavilion depth yields an overall depth proportion of approximately 62 percent, a slightly deep profile that enhances face up saturation and concentrates the yellowish green tone. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, with small internal characteristics that do not materially obstruct light transmission or compromise integrity, and the finish is an excellent polish that produces crisp facet junctions and well defined scintillation. Color intensity is described as intense, producing a lively olive leaning yellow green in hand, and the stone is natural with no enhancement, verified as originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka. The mixed brilliant faceting creates a controlled interplay between broad flash and pinpoint scintillation, making the gem suitable for settings where both color depth and dynamic light performance are desired, for example solitaire rings and pendant designs where table size and pavilion depth can be balanced to show the hue without appearing windowed or overly dark.

When comparing hue and tone to chrysoberyl from other notable localities, this Ceylon specimen sits toward the warmer olive end of the spectrum. Brazilian chrysoberyl often exhibits a cleaner lemon to grass green hue with a slightly lighter tone and higher apparent brightness face up, whereas this Sri Lankan piece carries a deeper olive bias and stronger saturation, attributable to its deeper pavilion and inherent trace element balance. Malagasy and East African chrysoberyls can show greener, sometimes bluish leaning tones with similar or higher saturation, resulting in a cooler overall appearance compared with the warm yellow green seen here. Russian and classic alexandrite material is distinct in its pronounced color change and typically richer, darker tone under incandescent light, a phenomenon absent in this stone, which remains consistently yellowish green across lighting. For collectors and connoisseurs seeking a Ceylon character, this gem demonstrates the island s tendency to yield chrysoberyl with warm, earthy green hues, substantial saturation, and excellent polish. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this piece as a study in how cut proportions and origin interact to produce a distinctly Ceylonese yellowish green chrysoberyl, offering technical appeal to buyers who value provenance, facet engineering, and uncompromised natural color.