5.37 Ct. Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Madagascar

Chrysoberyl has graced ornaments and talismans for centuries, valued for enduring hardness and a warm presence that seems to bridge antiquity and modern elegance. This example from The Natural Gemstone Company is a beautiful embodiment of that legacy, an opaque yellow chrysoberyl weighing 5.37 carat, shaped as an oval and measured at 10.61 by 7.35 by 6.76 millimeters. Cut en cabochon and finished with an excellent polish, the stone shows an intense color intensity and a luminous, silky surface that carries a bright band of reflected light as it is moved. The clarity is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to natural formation rather than treatment, and no enhancement has been applied. Originating from Madagascar, this chrysoberyl carries the geological story of ancient metamorphic environments, and its warm, honeyed hue connects easily with classical jewelry designs that honor tradition.

For those who prize heirloom quality and timeless design, this chrysoberyl invites settings that emphasize its history and character, such as a simple bezel that preserves the cabochon silhouette, or a restraint of fine metals that lets the stone speak for itself. Its size and shape make it ideal for a signet style ring, a pendant meant to rest close to the heart, or a brooch that evokes old world charm. The excellent polish enhances wearability and the gem responds beautifully to light, while the very slight inclusions visible only at eye level confirm its natural origin and add to the individuality that collectors and connoisseurs cherish. At The Natural Gemstone Company we take care to present stones that tell a story, and this Madagascar chrysoberyl honors traditions of craftsmanship and continuity. Simple care will preserve its sheen, and when set in a considered design it will pass seamlessly from one generation to the next as a piece that embodies the timeless virtues of nature and history.