3.73 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Citrine Pair from Brazil

These pear shaped citrines began their story deep within the warm granite and hydrothermal veins of Brazil, where silica-rich fluids slowly cooled and crystallized into quartz over millions of years. In pockets where trace iron and natural conditions favored the golden tone, rough crystals formed with the promise of becoming gemstones, waiting for the careful eye and skill of cutters to reveal their inner light. Our team at The Natural Gemstone Company sourced this matched pair from small Brazilian operations known for responsible practices, selecting rough that shared a complementary hue and crystal habit so that when cut they would sit as harmonious counterparts. The journey from raw, sunlit crystal to polished pear was deliberate, heat treatment applied under controlled conditions to bring out a stable, warm yellow that evokes morning light on Brazilian fields. Each stone was then shaped into a classic pear silhouette, faceted with a mixed brilliant pavilion to capture scintillation, and given an excellent polish that lets the facets sing without masking the gem’s natural, honest character.

This pair of citrines, weighing 1.79 carats and 1.94 carats respectively, measures 10.29 by 6.97 by 4.83 millimeters and 10.37 by 7.06 by 4.89 millimeters, showing an exceptional level of size compatibility for a handmade matched set. Their mixed brilliant cuts offer lively return of light and a pleasing balance between table brilliance and faceted fire, while the clarity evaluated at eye level is classified as eye clean, allowing unobstructed brilliance without distracting inclusions. The stones exhibit medium color intensity, a golden yellow that sits comfortably between pale lemon and deep topaz tones, and their excellent polish enhances both face-up color and facet crispness. These properties contrast in meaningful ways with similar, but non-matching gemstones. Compared with yellow topaz, which typically has a higher refractive index and shows more dispersion and apparent fire, these citrines present a softer, warmer glow and more approachable price per carat. Versus yellow sapphire, which offers superior hardness and long-term durability, citrine’s Mohs 7 rating makes it suitable for everyday jewelry with proper setting consideration, while sapphires often command a premium for their color saturation and rarity. When compared to non-matching citrine stones, such as two individual citrines cut from different roughs that differ noticeably in tone or size, this pair’s close dimensional match and color consistency make them uniquely valuable for mirrored designs, because they read as a cohesive unit rather than two separate purchases assembled post-fact.

Envisioned as a perfectly paired set for elegant drop earrings, mirrored pendants, or as complementary stones in a bespoke design, these matched pear citrines lend themselves to both classic and contemporary settings. Their warm yellow complements yellow and rose gold settings beautifully, while a white gold or platinum surround can provide a chic, modern contrast that emphasizes sparkle. For daily wear I recommend secure prong or bezel settings that protect the pear tip and distribute impact, along with routine gentle cleaning to preserve polish and luster. Because these stones have been heat treated, their color is stable under normal wear, but avoid prolonged exposure to intense heat or chemicals that could affect mounting materials. At The Natural Gemstone Company we can assist with setting recommendations, custom design sketches, or pairing these pears with accent diamonds or milgrain details to create a finished piece that honors their Brazilian origin and the careful steps taken during cutting and finishing. This matched pair brings the story of earth, time, and human craft to the wearer, offering warm golden light, eye-clean clarity, and a balanced symmetry that stands apart from non-matching alternatives, ready to become a daily talisman or heirloom piece with a provenance you can appreciate.