3.51 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This specimen from The Natural Gemstone Company is a transparent, oval shaped chrysoberyl weighing 3.51 carats, with measured dimensions of 9.39 by 7.49 by 6.59 millimeters. The gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, which balances a faceted crown with a pavilion designed to optimize light return. Color presents as yellowish green with medium intense saturation, producing an even, lively appearance across the table and facets. Clarity is evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, and the polish is graded excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and strong light performance. There is no indication of enhancement, and the material is sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region noted for producing chrysoberyl with clear tone and stable color. The combination of weight, proportions, and cut yields a substantial presence for use as a centre stone, while the excellent polish and lack of treatments preserve the stone in its natural state for collectors and designers who prioritize untreated material.

Optical character of this chrysoberyl is defined by a pleasing mix of brilliance and scintillation, the mixed brilliant cut creating lively flashes from the crown and a solid, deep return from the pavilion. The yellowish green hue shifts subtly with viewing angle and lighting, showing a warmer yellow under incandescent light and a fresher green under daylight, a quality that adds visual interest to bespoke settings. Chrysoberyl is a durable species with a hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for rings and daily wear pieces when set securely. The dimensions of this oval allow for comfortable bezel or prong settings, and the depth at 6.59 millimeters ensures a balanced profile that will sit well above a mounting while maintaining protection for the girdle. The eye clean clarity supports a clean, unbroken window to the cut architecture, allowing pinnacles and facets to perform without distraction from visible inclusions.

When conceived as a custom piece, complementary gemstones and metal choices can either emphasize the warm green character or provide contrast to highlight brilliance. For a classic and luminous presentation, pairing this chrysoberyl with white diamonds creates a high contrast, which increases perceived brightness and clarifies the central hue. Small round brilliant diamonds in a halo or tapered baguette diamonds as shoulders are effective choices, preserving visual focus on the chrysoberyl while adding measured brilliance. For a color harmonizing approach, warm pink sapphires or rhodolite garnets deliver a refined contrast, softening the green and introducing a gentle complimentary palette. For a bolder color contrast, small blue sapphires provide complementary saturation, deepening the perceived green through juxtaposition. If a tone on tone ensemble is preferred, smaller peridots or green tourmalines can extend the yellowish green family without overwhelming the primary gem, but care should be taken to select stones with matching intensity to avoid a muddied effect.

Design applications for this 3.51 carat oval chrysoberyl are versatile. In a solitaire ring the gem will read as a substantial centre, ideally set with four or six prongs to allow light into the pavilion while securing the stone. For a halo ring, a single row of well matched white diamonds will frame the oval and increase finger presence without obscuring the natural color. In a three stone ring, tapered baguette diamonds or shield shaped sapphires can create a streamlined profile, while rounded accent stones will produce a softer silhouette. As a pendant, the gem will translate to an elegant focal point on a simple bail, suspended to allow movement and changing light, and here a bezel setting offers additional protection for everyday wear. For earrings, matching pairs of smaller chrysoberyl or paired accent stones can be used to echo the central tone. Metal selection influences perception of color, with 18 karat yellow gold warming the yellowish undertone, rose gold introducing a soft complementary warmth, and platinum or 18 karat white gold providing a cool neutral backdrop that emphasizes brilliance and contrast. In all cases, The Natural Gemstone Company recommends professional setting that respects the proportions and girdle integrity, and offers consultation to refine side stone choices and metal finishes for a finished piece that reflects both the gem character and the client vision.