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

This matched pair of transparent yellow citrines from The Natural Gemstone Company presents a technically refined foundation for a custom pair of earrings, each stone balancing optical performance with practical dimensions. The gems weigh 2.22 carats and 2.24 carats respectively, with diameters measuring 9.01 by 9.05 by 5.01 mm for the first stone, and 8.94 by 8.98 by 5.18 mm for the second stone. These measurements produce approximate depth proportions of 55.6 percent and 57.9 percent, values that sit well within the optimal range for mixed brilliant cutting to deliver both face up spread and strong light return. The cutting is a mixed brilliant style, employing a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown to maximize scintillation, paired with a modified pavilion to enhance spread and create lively return patterns. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which yields eye clean appearance under normal viewing for earring use, while the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and consistent facet reflections. Color is medium intense yellow, a stable warm tone enhanced by heat treatment for uniformity. Origin is Brazil, and the enhancement is heat treated, a standard and stable practice to achieve even color distribution.

For custom earring creation these citrines offer multiple technical advantages, starting with their close match in weight and diameter, which minimizes the need for compromise in setting symmetry. The mixed brilliant cut favors designs that showcase top facet scintillation, such as classic four prong or low profile stud mounts that allow the crown to sit close to the viewer, and halo settings that capitalize on crown brilliance by surrounding the stones with small melee to intensify perceived color. For designers focused on light performance choose settings that do not obstruct the crown, and ensure bezel seats are profiled to accommodate the slightly deeper pavilion proportions, securing the stones without dampening their return. Metal selection will further influence perception of color, yellow gold enriching the warm citrine tone, and white metals providing crisp contrast and perceived brightness. The Natural Gemstone Company can advise on exact seat depths and prong positioning to preserve the mixed brilliant geometry, and we welcome inquiries for bespoke mounting recommendations to realize a perfectly balanced, technically optimized pair of citrine earrings.