16.90 Ct. Citrine from Brazil

There is a moment when sunlight pours like honey across a quiet room, and in that instant a gem takes breath, this is the moment captured by a yellowish orange citrine that sings with the warmth of an autumn dawn, at 16.90 carats it is a presence rather than an accent, it is the kind of stone that commands a story and a gaze, The Natural Gemstone Company presents this transparent citrine as a rare conversation between light and color, its fancy shape measures a generous 21.38 by 14.56 by 11.95 mm, a silhouette that holds both elegance and the kind of scale that makes the heart quicken, each facet is a window into its vivid color intensity, every plane cut to dance with light, and the mixed brilliant cut gives it a fire that is both controlled and alive, this gem is eye clean when examined at eye level, and that purity of clarity allows its internal glow to breathe freely, its polish is excellent, making every facet edge sing, enhancement, none, origin, Brazil, opal type, Fire Opal.

Weight in a gemstone is not a mere number, weight is a measure of presence and a story of rarity, a 16.90 carat citrine sits in a landscape where large, clean, intensely colored stones are rare and prized, the heft of this gem creates a visual gravity that magnifies its color, the way light is held within its body deepens with mass, a larger table and well angled pavilion add to a more generous play of fire and brilliance, collectors and designers alike understand that each extra tenth of a carat carries value, the price of rarity, the promise of a center stone that will never shrink into the background, here the weight becomes the voice, it is the part that declares intention, for an engagement ring that wishes to speak of devotion and sunlit memories, for a pendant meant to sit like a miniature sun over the heart, the 16.90 carat weight turns possibility into certainty, it elevates presence into legacy, mixing a sculptural size with a finish that is immaculate, the mixed brilliant cut contributes both to scintillation and to a refined outline, the angles are calculated to maximize brilliance without sacrificing the stones organic warmth, the result is a jewel that feels like a rare harvest, picked from Brazilian vugs and matched to the hands of an artisan.

To hold this citrine is to hold a promise of golden afternoons and whispered vows, its yellowish orange hue moves between candlelight and citrus blossom, vivid in intensity, it is a color that speaks of joy, courage and the quiet intensity of love that keeps returning, the clarity, graded eye clean at eye level, means that when placed close to the skin it will read as pure light, untroubled by inclusions, the excellent polish ensures that every sweep of the eye will find the surface seamless and reflective, there is comfort in knowing that no enhancements have been applied, the gem is honest and natural, born in Brazil and finished by skilled hands, the combined attributes make it not only a beauty but a responsible choice for those who honor authenticity, even the mention of Fire Opal in this story brings another layer of imagery, for the citrine glows with a warmth that can be likened to the inner flame of a Fire Opal, yet it retains the crystalline transparency and hardness of quartz, a beacon of everyday wearability and enduring shine, whether you imagine this gem set in a classic solitaire, embraced by a halo, or cradled in a bespoke setting that echoes its fancy shape, it promises to become the kind of heirloom that gathers stories.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe that a gem of this caliber is a conversation piece and a quiet companion, 16.90 carats is a rare scale for a citrine with vivid color, excellent polish, mixed brilliant cut and eye clean clarity, unenhanced and Brazilian in origin, this stone offers both spectacle and sincerity, imagine gifting this citrine to mark a turning point, imagine slipping it into a design that carries your handwriting, the weight will announce itself with every glance, it will not be mistaken or ignored, it will anchor memories and accumulate a history of light, our team is available to discuss settings and provenance, to help you translate this radiant stone into a wearable promise, the citrine waits with a warmth like late summer, ready to become part of a story that will warm the years to come.