6.21 Ct. Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 6.21 carat round yellow chrysoberyl from Ceylon, presented as a cabochon, is a rare proposition in today market, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to offer it. Large yellow chrysoberyls in genuinely pleasing tone and saturation are uncommon, and when you find one that combines size with clarity and polish the result is exceptional. This piece measures 9.81 by 9.84 by 6.74 millimeters, and its semi transparent body allows light to play across the dome in a way that gives the color life without sacrificing depth. The color is described as medium intensity, an ideal balance that reads as vibrant without being garish, and the clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level which means your appreciation of the gem will not be interrupted by obvious surface or internal blemishes. The cabochon cut is the traditional and most flattering cut for yellow chrysoberyl when the goal is to display even color and soft glow, and this stone has an excellent polish that produces a clean, satiny surface and a luxurious feel. The gem has been heat treated to optimize color stability, a standard and stable enhancement that improves market ready beauty without compromising structural integrity. Origin from Ceylon, the classic source for fine chrysoberyl, further enhances this stone rarity profile when compared to the much more common commercial material from other localities.

When you compare this yellow chrysoberyl to other yellow or golden gemstones on the market, the differences are clear in both durability and character. Many buyers will look at yellow sapphire, citrine, or topaz as alternatives, and while those stones can be lovely they each tell a different story. Citrine and quartz based gems are plentiful and affordable, but they sit much lower on the hardness and density scale and lack the distinctive optical presence that chrysoberyl carries. Yellow sapphire holds strong in durability, but sapphire typically leans toward a different kind of brilliance and higher refractive index which results in a more fiery look when faceted, not the soft, luminous color plane that a well cut chrysoberyl cabochon provides. Natural yellow chrysoberyl also carries an identification and collector value that modern topaz or treated quartz cannot match. Compared to other chrysoberyl options, small sizes under 3 carats are common, and color tends to vary toward lemon or greenish tones, so a semi transparent round cabochon at over 6 carats with a stable medium intensity yellow is markedly less common. Collectors and designers seeking material that will stand out in a ring or pendant will appreciate how this stone reads in hand, offering a presence that far surpasses similarly priced yellow stones from less prestigious species.

Practical buyers will also value the combination of factors that make this gem a superior choice, and The Natural Gemstone Company offers clear context for that decision. The combination of 6.21 carat weight, substantial millimeter dimensions, very slightly included clarity at eye level, medium color intensity, excellent polish, and Ceylon origin places this chrysoberyl in a category where demand is strong and supply is limited. Heat treatment is disclosed and is recognized in the trade as a stable, accepted enhancement, meaning you receive optimized color that is durable and predictable for jewelry wear. For a jewelry designer looking to set a focal stone, this cabochon will hold up well in everyday settings because chrysoberyl is known for its toughness and resistance to abrasion, and the cabochon format protects edges that could otherwise be vulnerable. For the collector or investor, rarity in both size and color is often the deciding factor between a shelf stone and a trophy stone, and this example checks those boxes. If you are considering bespoke mounting options, consultation on complementary accent stones, or a professional appraisal and certification pathway, The Natural Gemstone Company will guide you through each step to ensure the final piece meets your standards for beauty and permanence.