4.03 Ct. Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shape chrysoberyl weighs 4.03 carats, it measures 10.04 x 8.45 x 5.01 mm, and it presents a mixed brilliant faceting scheme that has been executed to emphasize both scintillation and color delivery. The pavilion has been calibrated to the refractive properties of chrysoberyl, producing strong internal reflection and return of light to the viewer, while the crown faceting employs smaller star and kite facets to break light into lively flashes. The color is described as medium intense, a saturated green that sits squarely between pastel and deep saturation, allowing for both versatility in design and a presence that reads true under natural and artificial illumination. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating that the stone remains visually clean to the unaided eye with only minimal internal characteristics that do not compromise transparency or brilliance. The polish is excellent, the facet junctions are precise, and the girdle has been finished to facilitate secure setting. This gem originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, and it bears no enhancement, a factor that preserves its natural state and provenance for discerning collectors.

From a gemological perspective this specimen benefits from chrysoberyl material properties that favor durability and lustre, making it well suited to everyday wear when mounted in a protective setting. Chrysoberyl ranks high on the Mohs scale, which contributes to resistance to abrasion and helps maintain facet crispness over time. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen specifically to work with chrysoberyl facial parameters, where the balance of crown height to pavilion depth maximizes light return without compromising the medium intense green hue. The stone exhibits strong window control with minimal light leakage, a testament to the cutter taking into account both the crystal orientation and the internal character of the rough. Very slight inclusions are present, consistent with the clarity grade, and these features are minute and well positioned so as not to interrupt major light pathways within the stone. The end result is a transparent gem that combines pleasing optical performance with structural integrity.

The craftsmanship on this cushion chrysoberyl reflects careful lapidary planning, starting with a studied preform stage that retained weight while eliminating broad color zoning. The mixed brilliant scheme was executed to produce both broad facet flashes at the crown and pinpoint scintillation at movement, providing visual interest from every angle. The excellent polish enhances the surface reflectivity and allows for crisp color saturation to be perceived without interference from surface abrasions. The dimensions 10.04 x 8.45 x 5.01 mm make this gem ideal for a single solitaire ring, a statement pendant, or a bespoke cocktail piece, where the stone can be set with protective shoulders or a bezel to take advantage of its hardness. Because the stone is not enhanced, the natural color response to cut and light is reliable and repeatable, and the gem can be confidently paired with platinum or 18 carat gold settings depending on the desired contrast or harmony. At The Natural Gemstone Company we evaluate each facet for symmetry and light performance, and this piece meets our standards for collectors who value both natural origin and meticulous finishing.

Beyond these technical considerations there is a romantic lineage to the green hue and clarity that informs this chrysoberyl story, a narrative that connects material science with human sentiment. Imagine a hillside estate in Ceylon Sri Lanka where monsoon clouds lift to reveal tea terraces, the green of new leaves folding into deeper shadows, a color palette mirrored in this medium intense chrysoberyl. The very slight inclusions within the stone read like the memory of rain on leaves, small natural signatures that authenticate the gem and symbolize imperfections that make a bond honest and enduring. In this way the gem becomes a talisman of renewal and clear intention, its transparent body reflecting a commitment that is both luminous and grounded. For a collector or a client seeking a ring that speaks to both technical excellence and emotional resonance, this cushion chrysoberyl offers a synthesis of measured workmanship and poetic provenance, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company as an intact natural specimen ready for design and devotion.