188.13 Ct. Yellowish Brown Citrine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This offering from The Natural Gemstone Company is a single, transparent cushion shape citrine, weighing 188.13 carats, presented with precise dimensions of 41.84 by 31.37 by 25.97 millimeters. The stone displays a yellowish brown hue with intense color saturation, and its appearance is immediately notable for its clarity and overall visual presence. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant cut, combining elements of both step and brilliant faceting to balance scintillation with broad flashes of color. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as eye clean, and polish is rated excellent, indicating a surface finish free of polish lines and abrasions that could impede light transmission. No enhancements have been applied to this specimen, it is wholly natural in its color and structural character, and origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region historically respected for producing gemstones with desirable color and stability.

The gem’s geometric faceting is designed to maximize the play of light within the stone, with a platform of carefully placed facets that refract and reflect incident light in a controlled manner. The mixed brilliant cut allows for acute pavilion facets that return brightness toward the table, while the crown facets introduce broader, flashlike return that emphasizes color depth and internal fire. The cushion outline moderates the brilliance pattern, creating a balance between intense pinpoint scintillation and broader light pools that accentuate the stone’s warm tone. Facet junctions are sharp and proportioned to preserve internal symmetry, which is a critical factor for achieving uniform light return and maintaining consistent visual appeal across the entire surface at varying viewing angles.

Optically, this citrine demonstrates a well calibrated interaction between its refractive properties and the facet array, resulting in pronounced brilliance without sacrificing color integrity. Under typical lighting conditions, the stone exhibits lively internal reflections and controlled birefringent effects that contribute to its perceived depth. Because the stone is eye clean, viewers will appreciate the uninterrupted light paths that enhance both sparkle and transparency, and the excellent polish ensures that external reflections remain crisp, contributing to a clean, detailed appearance. The size and proportions are substantial enough to allow the faceting scheme to operate at optimal scale, with the larger table and pavilion facets producing dramatic flashes while the crown facets temper the overall brilliance to maintain legibility of color.

From a material perspective, the absence of enhancement is a meaningful attribute for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize natural state specimens. The intense color intensity of this yellowish brown citrine situates it within a range that supports both classical and contemporary design applications. Its origins in Ceylon Sri Lanka provide context regarding geological formation conditions, and the provenance is supported by modal characteristics consistent with material from that region. For use in high end jewelry, for museum display, or as part of a private collection, the combination of substantial carat weight, considered faceting, eye clean clarity, and excellent polish renders this citrine a versatile and reliable exemplar of its species. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this piece with the expectation that it will appeal to buyers who value transparency in reporting, measured descriptions of gemological qualities, and a commitment to natural, unenhanced stones.