0.84 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Yellowish Orange Citrine Pair from Brazil

This paired set of citrines presents a technical profile that will appeal to connoisseurs seeking precision in both dimensions and optical performance. The pair weighs 0.41 carats and 0.43 carats respectively, each fashioned into a round shape with mixed brilliant cutting. The larger stone measures 5.08 by 5.09 by 2.99 millimeters, and the smaller stone measures 4.99 by 4.96 by 3.32 millimeters. Both stones are transparent and exhibit vivid color intensity in a yellowish orange tone, with clarity graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level. Origin is Brazil, and the material has been heat treated to stabilize and intensify hue. The Natural Gemstone Company presents these gems as a matched pair, with meticulous attention paid to cutting proportions and polish to ensure they function as an optical set for paired jewelry applications.

From a faceting and craftsmanship perspective these citrines employ a mixed brilliant cut, combining a faceted crown designed for optimal light entry with a pavilion architecture that maximizes internal reflection. The result is controlled scintillation and a lively return of color across viewing angles, rather than the flat flash sometimes seen in simpler cuts. Calculated depth proportions further illustrate cutter intent, the larger stone having an effective depth of approximately 58.8 percent based on the average diameter, the smaller stone exhibiting a deeper profile at approximately 66.7 percent. These differing depth percentages indicate a deliberate balance between table size and pavilion depth to tailor each stone for maximum color saturation and light performance given its original rough morphology. Excellent polish across facets yields crisp facet junctions and sharp facet planes, minimizing surface diffusion and enhancing contrast between light and dark facet areas.

Color and rarity are key technical differentiators for this pair. Citrine as a species most commonly appears in pale yellow to orange yellow tones in commercial material, and truly vivid yellowish orange examples in sizes over 0.40 carats per stone are significantly less common. The yellowish orange hue present in these stones sits toward the saturated end of the citrine color spectrum, providing a warm, intense chroma without drifting into brownish or overly dark tones that reduce brilliance. The Brazilian provenance is a contributing factor, as Brazilian deposits historically yield material with favorable crystal clarity and potential for strong color when subject to controlled thermal enhancement. Heat treatment is a standard and stable enhancement for citrine, and in these stones it has been applied to produce a uniform, vivid color while maintaining transparency and minimizing inclusional visibility at normal viewing distances.

Practical considerations for use and setting are equally important for technically minded buyers. The matched pair exhibits near identical face up appearance, with the minor carat and depth differences managed by the cutter to achieve visual harmony, making them ideal for matched stud earrings, cufflinks, or other paired applications where color and light behavior must read consistently on the body. The very very slightly included clarity grade, combined with excellent polish, ensures that inclusions do not disrupt optical pathways under typical wear conditions, and that refractive return remains clean and lively. The Natural Gemstone Company guarantees that each stone has been evaluated and graded by experienced observers, and we document origin, enhancement, dimensions, weights, and clarity for collector level transparency. For the buyer who values precise measurements, considered cutting strategies, and a genuinely rare combination of size and saturated yellowish orange color in citrine, this pair represents a technically exceptional and collectible option.