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10.68 Ct. Yellowish Orange Citrine from Brazil
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Item ID: | K31605 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 17.41 Width: 15.78 Height: 10.35 |
Weight: | 10.68 Ct. |
Color: help | Yellowish Orange |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Fancy |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Brazil |
Per carat price: help | $40 |
From the sunlit heart of Brazil to the careful hands of our master cutters, this citrine carries a story of earth, heat, and skill. Mined from regions known for producing the finest quartz crystals, the rough material was chosen for its inherent translucence and potential for color, each crystal recalling the warm light of Brazilian afternoons. Large, clean pieces like this are prized by collectors and jewelers because of the rarity of such size and clarity together, and provenance from Brazil adds a layer of assurance, since Brazilian sources are celebrated for consistent quality and historically rich deposits that yield stones with deep, pleasing tones.
Transformed by human art into a beautiful transparent 10.68 carat fancy shape yellowish orange citrine, the gem measures 17.41 by 15.78 by 10.35 mm, and is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and broad flashes of color. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade is very very slightly included, providing exceptional visual purity while retaining character under magnification. The color is intense, and the polish is excellent, allowing each facet to catch and release light with lively brilliance. Enhancement by heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and intensify the warm orange hues, a standard and accepted practice for citrine that enhances beauty without compromising durability or integrity. This treatment honors the stone's natural potential, simulating the gentle fires that sometimes occur beneath the earth, and yielding a color that reads as vivid and sunlit.
As you imagine this stone set into a ring or pendant, consider the cultural resonance it brings, a gem long associated with warmth, abundance, and clarity of purpose. Origin matters because it tells of geological history, human labor, and responsible sourcing, elements that add both sentimental and market value to the piece. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this citrine as more than a jewel, it is a small chapter of Brazil in wearable form, a conversation starter, and a lasting token of craftsmanship and care. For anyone drawn to bright, confident color and excellent cut, this gem offers a rare combination of natural origin, skilled enhancement, and refined finishing that makes it ready to be cherished.
