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

This matched pair from The Natural Gemstone Company consists of two oval yellow citrines weighing 2.95 carats and 2.97 carats respectively, with dimensions 11.12 by 9.02 by 5.55 millimeters and 10.80 by 8.76 by 5.54 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to combine scintillation on the crown with controlled depth on the pavilion for optimal light return, clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, medium color intensity, excellent polish, enhancement is heat treated, origin Brazil. The mixed brilliant faceting pattern seen here deploys a conventional brilliant arrangement across the crown facets, paired with a proportionally shallower step influenced pavilion that preserves weight while maintaining lively face up brilliance, the oval outline and near equal proportions produce an even light pattern with minimal windowing, the very slightly included clarity at eye level ensures the inclusions do not interrupt the optical performance under normal viewing, and the excellent polish enhances facet junction crispness so that the medium yellow hue reads consistently across facets. As natural quartz specimens from Brazil the stones exhibit the typical refractive behavior of citrine, with modest refractive index and low dispersion compared with higher index gemstones, this makes precise cutting and facet alignment essential to maximize perceived brightness, and the uniform heat treatment applied is the industry standard to stabilize and enhance the yellow tones without introducing unusual zoning.

Compared to similar non matching gemstones, this pair offers clear advantages for matched jewelry settings where color, size and light performance must be consistent, a single larger non matched citrine may match in carat weight but will not offer the paired symmetry required for calibrated earrings, and two citrines of differing cut styles or color grades will produce uneven reflection and color face up, compared to yellow topaz or yellow sapphire these citrines present lower hardness and dispersion, resulting in gentler brilliance but easier lapidary shaping and more forgiving bezel or prong setting designs, topaz has higher refractive index and cleavage considerations, sapphire delivers greater hardness and higher price, therefore this matched pair is particularly well suited to precision matched earring or cufflink applications where uniformity of carat, outline, color intensity and cut are critical, The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the pairing and can advise on mounting proportions to preserve symmetry and maximize optical performance.