1.10 Ct. Orangish Yellow Citrine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a particular dignity in gems that carry both clear provenance and timeless form, and this pear shape orangish yellow citrine from Ceylon Sri Lanka is an exemplar of that heritage. For centuries citrine has been prized by civilizations that valued warm golden tones as symbols of abundance and protection, from classical Mediterranean patrons to the gem merchants along ancient trade routes that linked Ceylon to the world. This natural 1.10 carat citrine, served to you by The Natural Gemstone Company, arrives unaltered by enhancement, its vivid color intensity and eye clean clarity speaking to an origin and a cutting tradition that honor the material as it is. The pear silhouette itself is one of the most historically resonant forms, a classic shape that evokes the pendants and intaglios of bygone eras while remaining supremely modern in everyday jewelry. Measured precisely at 8.17 x 5.29 x 3.29 mm, this gem sits in a perfect size range for an heirloom ring or an elegant pendant, carrying a lineage of style that rewards those who appreciate continuity and legacy.

The unmatched sparkle of this citrine is born from its crystalline nature and the thoughtful engineering of its mixed brilliant faceting. As a variety of quartz it shares a trigonal crystal structure and a refractive index that favors bright light return. What makes this stone scintillate with uncommon life is the marriage of a brilliant crown with a well proportioned step influenced pavilion, a classic mixed brilliant approach. On the crown, a constellation of small, precise facets acts like a finely tuned mirror, breaking incoming light into a lively web of brilliance. Beneath, the pavilion facets are oriented to channel that light back through the table with maximum return, creating flashes of light and color that move with the wearer. Because the citrine is eye clean as evaluated at eye level, there is nothing within the stone to interrupt that choreography of light. The excellent polish intensifies each facet plane so that reflections are crisp, and the vivid orangish yellow body color provides warmth to every glint, transforming small sparkles into a glowing, living fire. The pear shape further enhances this performance. The tapered point and rounded shoulder focus and release light in different rhythms, offering both bold brilliance and delicate scintillation depending on how the gem is set and how it turns to light. The result is a brilliance that feels intentional and refined, a sparkle that is not merely bright but historically informed and structurally exact.

This citrine represents more than measurements and technical virtues, it is a gem suited to those who value tradition, artisanal integrity, and a continuity of beauty that transcends fashion. The warm orangish yellow is the color of vintage goldwork and sunlit antiquities, a hue that pairs effortlessly with classic settings in yellow gold, as well as with more contemporary designs intended to highlight the stone itself. Because the stone has no enhancement and comes from Ceylon Sri Lanka, it carries a story that speaks to natural formation and careful selection, and that story is important to collectors and those purchasing a future family heirloom. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this piece with the conviction that a truly fine gemstone is defined as much by its provenance and treatment as by its optical virtues. The mixed brilliant cut and exacting proportions ensure that this 1.10 carat, faceted pear will perform beautifully in a ring that is worn every day, in a pendant passed through generations, or in a bespoke piece made to become a visible part of a life story. For those who seek a gem that is both grounded in history and engineered for enduring beauty, this citrine is an invitation to own something that will remain luminous for decades and centuries to come.