2.63 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Tanzania

This 2.63 carat cushion shape green chrysoberyl measures 8.67 x 6.57 x 4.92 mm, exhibiting proportions that favor both brilliance and color saturation. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant configuration, with a brilliant style crown over a precision faceted pavilion, designed to maximize internal light return while preserving the stones natural tone. The measured depth of 4.92 mm produces a depth percentage of approximately 64.6 percent, a proportion that supports lively scintillation without sacrificing table size. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, meaning inclusions are minimal, dispersed, and do not interrupt transparency or integrity. Color intensity is described as light green, allowing the stone to read as fresh and crystalline, especially under neutral white lighting. Polish has been judged excellent, and there has been no enhancement applied to this piece, preserving the original material properties and surface condition. The material is Tanzanian chrysoberyl, and the combination of origin, clarity, and untouched state makes this specimen a fine choice for collectors and connoisseurs seeking natural clarity and cutting finesse.

In reflective terms this chrysoberyl demonstrates the strong adamantine lustre and high refractive behavior characteristic of chrysoberyl species, producing tight, well defined facet reflections and pronounced mirror like flashes from the crown facets. Compared to emerald and other beryl varieties, this stone yields much cleaner facet contrast and sharper light return because chrysoberyl typically has a higher refractive index and fewer color masking inclusions. Against typical corundum such as sapphire, this chrysoberyl offers crisper facet reflections with less spectral fire, presenting a more restrained, metallic white flash rather than broad, colorful dispersion. Versus alexandrite grade chrysoberyl the reflective dynamics are similar in terms of facet sharpness, though the alexandrite variety can display stronger dichroism and color shift under different illuminants. Compared to common green gems like tourmaline and peridot, this Tanzanian chrysoberyl exhibits a higher luster and greater definition in facet intercepts, producing a firmer scintillation pattern when the stone is tilted. The mixed brilliant cut enhances both surface brilliance and internal light play, delivering a balance of sparkle and depth that competes favorably within the chrysoberyl category. For buyers prioritizing optical performance and untouched provenance, The Natural Gemstone Company presents this cushion chrysoberyl as a technically refined and visually compelling example.