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

This pair of yellow citrines from The Natural Gemstone Company presents a balanced and attractive set for a discerning collector, each stone weighing 3.77 and 3.63 carats respectively, both fashioned in a classic emerald cut. The larger stone measures 9.94 x 8.09 x 6.14 millimeters, and the companion measures 9.98 x 8.22 x 5.99 millimeters, providing near proportional dimensions that make them ideal for matched settings. Both stones display medium intense yellow color, a tone that sits comfortably between soft pastel and deep golden hues, allowing broad design flexibility. Clarity is graded as Very Very Slightly Included evaluated at eye level, which means that any internal characteristics are minute and do not detract from face up appearance under normal viewing conditions. The polish is graded excellent, which enhances light return and edge definition in the step facets of the emerald cut. These citrines are heat treated, a standard and permanent enhancement in the trade that deepens and stabilizes the yellow color, and they originate from Brazil, a classic source known for producing clean, well colored quartz varieties.

From a gemological perspective the emerald cut is a particularly revealing shape, it emphasizes color and clarity through its large, open table and concentric step facets, and these stones have been cut to conservative pavilion depths that maintain weight while optimizing brilliance and color saturation. The Very Very Slightly Included clarity grade is an important consideration for an educated buyer, because emerald cuts can magnify inclusions, and these examples remain visually clean at typical viewing distances, a point that supports their suitability for fine jewelry. The dimensions and weight distribution show a consistent approach to matching, with symmetry that will sit flat in bezel or four prong settings and that will pair evenly in a double stone ring or matched stud earrings. Heat treatment as applied to citrines is widely accepted in the marketplace, it is permanent and stable over time, and it does not compromise structural integrity, when compared to more invasive treatments used in other gem species.

Comparing this matched pair to similar non matching gemstones helps to clarify value and appropriate use. First, compared to a single citrine of similar size but with different proportions or color intensity, a matched pair offers premium benefits in symmetry, wearable balance, and design versatility that typically command a higher price per carat than two unmatched stones combined. A non matching citrine might show uneven color distribution or differing pavilion depths that affect overall visual cohesion, whereas this pair was selected and cut to be complementary. Second, when compared to yellow topaz, a gem that sometimes mimics citrine color, there are clear technical distinctions, topaz has a higher refractive index and greater brilliance, a higher specific gravity near 3.55, and a Mohs hardness of 8, but natural golden topaz of fine color without modification is rarer and typically more costly per carat. Third, compared to yellow sapphire, which is corundum with a refractive index above 1.76, a specific gravity around 4.0, and a Mohs hardness of 9, citrine remains more affordable and offers warm color with good stability, but sapphire will outperform in durability and refractive sparkle in the same mounting scenarios. For buyers focused on daily wear durability and investment potential, sapphire and topaz are relevant alternatives, whereas buyers focused on warm, wearable color, affordability, and consistency in matched pairs will appreciate the attributes of these Brazilian citrines.

For an educated buyer these citrines are valuable because they combine professional cutting, consistent matching, clean eye level clarity, and a stable heat treatment from a reputable Brazilian source, attributes that support both aesthetic appeal and long term satisfaction. The emerald cut lends itself to elegant, architectural settings, including double stone east west rings, matched stud earrings, and paired pendant designs, and the medium intense yellow will complement both warm and neutral metals. Caring for citrine is straightforward, warm soapy water and a soft brush are effective for routine cleaning, and while the stones are relatively hard as quartz they should be protected from hard knocks and extreme heat. If desired, independent certification can be arranged to document identity, origin, clarity grade, and treatment, and our team at The Natural Gemstone Company can assist with bespoke setting recommendations, certification options, and detailed matching notes to ensure this pair integrates seamlessly into your next design or collection.