0.41 Ct. Yellowish Orange Citrine from Brazil

This 0.41 carat round shape yellowish orange citrine from Brazil presents itself as a technically refined gem that maximizes face up presence relative to its carat weight. The stone measures 5.03 x 5.00 x 3.19 mm, translating to an average diameter of approximately 5.02 mm and a depth of 3.19 mm, or about 63.6 percent of the average diameter. Those proportions indicate a deliberate cutter choice to retain weight while preserving strong color saturation, because a slightly deeper pavilion profile can concentrate body color without sacrificing optical performance. The mixed brilliant cut, applied to a near perfectly round outline, combines a brilliant style crown with a complementary pavilion arrangement that emphasizes both scintillation and color concentration. At 0.41 carat the gem reads visually larger than many stones of comparable weight due to an efficient cut geometry and excellent polish, making this piece an exceptional candidate for settings that showcase color, such as solitaire rings or bezel set pendants.

Technically the mixed brilliant faceting is executed to balance return of light with color saturation. The brilliant facets on the crown generate lively scintillation and a dynamic interplay between light and dark areas, while the pavilion faceting permits controlled light leakage to intensify the yellowish orange hue, yielding a vivid color intensity that is consistent across the table and crown facets. The polish is graded excellent, which means facet junctions are crisp, facet planes are free of polish haze, and light transmission is optimized. Clarity is evaluated as slightly included at eye level, which in practical terms indicates small natural inclusions that do not compromise structural integrity or appreciably diminish brilliance. These inclusions are characteristic of natural Brazilian citrines and are often located off the central facet intersections, where they remain inconspicuous in typical mounting orientations. As a variety of quartz, this citrine benefits from a refractive index range around 1.54 to 1.55, a specific gravity near 2.65, and a Mohs hardness of 7, which together provide robust wearability for everyday jewelry when set with industry standard mounting techniques.

Enhancement history and origin are important considerations for informed buyers, and this citrine is heat treated, a stable and accepted practice used to develop or enhance the warm yellowish orange tone. Heat treatment in citrine production is consistent, predictable, and permanent, and the result here is a vivid, evenly distributed hue that reads as premium in the marketplace. The origin of Brazil is noted because Brazilian material often presents well saturated color and characteristic inclusion signatures that confirm natural provenance when examined by a gemologist. At 0.41 carat this gem represents a strategic balance between carat weight and face up appeal, delivering premium perceived size, controlled depth for color concentration, and a superior finish. For collectors and designers who prioritize technical excellence, this stone offers exacting workmanship, stable enhancement practices, and a color profile that performs well under varied lighting conditions.

The Natural Gemstone Company presents this citrine as a premium small carat gem suited for high quality jewelry designs, and to buyers who value cutting strategy as much as color and clarity. Because the cutter retained weight while optimizing optical return, the 0.41 carat weight is a deliberate and valuable attribute rather than a limitation. We recommend mounting styles that expose the pavilion to light for maximum scintillation while allowing the crown to present the vivid yellowish orange face up color, such as four prong or low bezel settings. Certification options and additional documentation on treatment and origin can be provided on request for provenance confident buyers. This citrine exemplifies the technical standards and craftsmanship we uphold at The Natural Gemstone Company, and it is offered for those who seek precise cutting, reliable enhancement disclosure, and a premium presence in a modest carat size.