7.60 Ct. Yellowish Green Cabochon Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Born deep within the ancient metamorphic heart of Ceylon, this yellowish green chrysoberyl arrived on our bench as a remarkable chapter of the islands geological story. Sri Lanka is celebrated for producing chrysoberyl with a clarity and color that speak to long and patient heat and pressure, and this piece carries that legacy plainly. The rough was found in a small, artisanal deposit where miners follow streams and riverbeds, coaxing beautiful crystals from weathered rock. Each step of its early life was shaped by time and place, by monsoon seasons and the subtle chemistry of the host rock, a process that yields stones with personality and permanence. When we describe a gem as rare we do not mean only to imply scarcity, we mean the stone has a story that few others can match, a voice that is both geological and cultural, and this chrysoberyl speaks in a mellow green note that is singular in its tone and depth.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we selected a single crystal from that harvest for its size and innate transparency, and entrusted it to an experienced lapidary who understood how to reveal rather than to alter. The result is a transparent, round cabochon, weighing 7.60 carat, with exact dimensions of 12.44 x 12.15 x 5.47 mm. Its clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means it presents a clean face to the eye while retaining tiny internal characteristics that confirm its natural origin. The color intensity is intense, a balanced yellowish green that sits between honeyed chartreuse and mossy lime, and the polish is excellent, yielding a glossy dome that catches light and returns it as a warm glow. There is no enhancement, the color is native, and the gem remains in its pure, natural state as it left the soil.

What makes this chrysoberyl especially rare among similar stones is its combination of both size and tonal quality. Chrysoberyl of this species commonly appears in smaller weights or in paler hues, and when larger material is found it often lacks the lively transparency and saturation that make this cabochon so compelling. A round, well proportioned cabochon at 7.60 carat is an uncommon find, and a yellowish green example of such intensity and cleanliness is even more uncommon. As you move the stone, the dome reveals a charming internal life, subtle flashes of internal luster and a soft, luminous band that travels with the light. The cabochon form was chosen to emphasize the stones body color and to present a smooth, tactile surface that flatters both casual wear and formal design. Imagine this gem set in a warm gold bezel to accentuate the yellow notes, or in a cool white setting to let the green breathe, each choice highlighting different facets of its unique personality.

Owning this chrysoberyl is to claim a small piece of Sri Lankas natural history, a gem that has been gently revealed by human hands rather than altered by modern interventions. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document provenance and condition, and we present this piece as a ready focal point for an heirloom ring or a bespoke pendant. Its presence on the finger is arresting, large enough to be noticed and intimate enough to invite a closer look, and its natural, untampered color ensures that what you see is the earths own artistry. If you seek a gem that is a conversation in stone, rare both for its generous 7.60 carat weight and for its intense yellowish green hue, this chrysoberyl offers that rare combination. We welcome inquiries from collectors and designers who wish to explore mounting options, and we will gladly provide additional photos and viewing arrangements so you can experience the stones glow in person.