1.93 Ct. Yellowish Orange Citrine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.93 carat oval citrine, sourced from Ceylon and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, is a precision faceted gemstone with dimensions of 9.76 by 7.80 by 4.80 millimeters, a length to width ratio of approximately 1.25, and a depth proportion of approximately 54.7 percent, values that together yield an elegant oval profile well suited to both solitaire and halo settings. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant design, combining a full brilliant crown with a modified pavilion geometry, which optimizes both scintillation and broad flash, the crown facet array producing crisp light return while the pavilion facets act as reflective planes that enhance saturation. Clarity was evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, inclusions being minimal and unobtrusive to the naked eye, and the polish is graded excellent, with clean facet junctions and crisp facet planes that maximize optical performance. Color is classified as yellowish orange with intense color intensity, a well saturated hue that displays even tone distribution across the table and through the pavilion, no enhancement has been applied, and the stone’s unenhanced state ensures a natural color chemistry that reflects its origin, Ceylon.

From a lapidary mechanics perspective the mixed brilliant execution on this oval citrine is deliberate, the facet count and placement have been optimized to balance return of long wavelength light with controlled dispersion, this produces broad, warm flashes rather than excessive pinpoint fire, and the result is a visually consistent yellowish orange that reads as golden to amber depending on view angle. The crown angles and table ratio have been cut to allow strong internal reflection without excessive depth loss, the depth proportion near fifty five percent supports both face up spread and adequate pavilion return, and the cut symmetry along the major and minor axes is consistent which minimizes bow tie effect commonly seen in ovals. The very very slightly included clarity grade, combined with excellent polish, means light paths are largely unobstructed which enhances transparency and visual saturation, under direct lighting the stone presents saturated orange flashes, under diffuse lighting the tone leans toward a warm honey yellow, and because the stone is unenhanced the color response is stable under normal wear conditions though it should be protected from prolonged extreme heat which can affect natural tones.

When set in jewelry this yellowish orange citrine adapts to and complements a broad range of skin tones through its warm hue and mixed brilliant optical behaviour. On warm undertones, such as olive and warm medium complexions, the citrine’s yellowish orange saturation harmonizes with natural skin warmth, reinforcing gold tones and producing an integrated, luminous effect that reads as an extension of the wearer’s complexion, paired with yellow gold the stone achieves a cohesive, rich presentation. On cool undertones, including fair skin with pink undertones, the citrine provides deliberate contrast, the warmth of the gemstone setting against white metals such as white gold or platinum creates visual pop and moves the eye to the stone as a focal point, alternatively setting the citrine in rose gold will moderate the contrast and create a warmed, vintage palette. For neutral complexions the gem is highly versatile, the intense color intensity maintains presence without overwhelming, and both white and yellow metals work well depending on whether the design intent is contrast or harmony. The oval silhouette at roughly nine point eight by seven point eight millimeters reads as a commanding center stone on a finger, the mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation across the plane which helps the gem maintain visual interest in both natural and artificial lighting.

As with all citrines this specimen is robust for everyday wear with a hardness around seven on the Mohs scale, the practical recommendation is to set the gem in protective mounting choices for high wear pieces, use secure prong counts or partial bezels to retain face up light entry while offering protection, and avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and sustained high heat to preserve natural hue. The Natural Gemstone Company endorses this stone for collectors and designers looking for a naturally colored, unenhanced citrine with refined cutting and strong visual performance, the combination of precise mixed brilliant cutting, very very slightly included clarity, intense color intensity, and excellent polish delivers a gemstone that is both technically impressive and immediately wearable in fine jewelry.