2.25 Ct. Yellow Cabochon Citrine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped yellow citrine from The Natural Gemstone Company is a finely presented example of natural Ceylon gem material, weighing 2.25 carats and measuring 10.05 x 7.87 x 4.17 millimeters. The gem is cut as a cabochon with a smooth domed surface, and it is transparent with a medium color intensity that reads as a warm honey yellow in daylight and under artificial illumination. Clarity has been graded as eye clean when evaluated at normal viewing distance, which means no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye and the stone offers an unbroken field of color and light. The polish is excellent, the finish is clean and reflective, and importantly, the gem is free of enhancements or treatments, a significant quality marker given the prevalence of heat treated quartz in the marketplace. These basic specifications are the foundation for understanding both aesthetic performance and market value, and they allow an educated buyer to compare this piece confidently against cabochon and faceted citrines of similar weight and origin.

Although this citrine is shaped as a cabochon rather than a traditional faceted stone, the geometric precision of its pear outline and domed profile functions in a manner analogous to faceting when it comes to light interaction. The symmetry of the pear shape, combined with the 4.17 millimeter height of the dome, creates a continuous curved surface that acts as a controlled lens, guiding light into the crystal and returning it as a soft, even glow. This geometric curvature maximizes internal illumination and enhances the perception of depth, producing a lively internal shimmer without the hard facet breakups found in brilliant cuts. The excellent polish amplifies this effect by minimizing surface diffusion and allowing crisp internal reflections, while the transparency and optical properties of quartz, with a refractive index around 1.55, support efficient light transmission. For buyers who appreciate deliberate optical design, the engineered curvature and proportion of this cabochon provide a different but equally compelling type of light play compared to multi faceted stones, offering a luminous, honeyed radiance that is particularly attractive in settings that emphasize surface glow and color saturation.

From a provenance and value perspective, there are several noteworthy points that will matter to the informed collector or jeweler. The gem is sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region with a longstanding reputation for producing high quality quartz varieties and other fine colored gems, and the lack of enhancement increases its rarity and collectible appeal, since many market citrines are heat altered from other quartz species. The eye clean clarity and medium color intensity combine to make this citrine versatile for both bespoke jewellery and for collectors seeking natural, untreated material. At 2.25 carats the stone is large enough to command attention in a pendant or a statement ring, yet its cabochon form lends itself especially well to settings that celebrate the continuous surface, such as bezel mounts, halo designs with contrasting metals, or custom creations that allow the light to play across the dome. Warm metals, especially 18 karat yellow gold and rose gold, will complement the honey yellow tones, while a simple polished bezel will preserve the optical effect and protect the gem. Care recommendations are straightforward, use mild soapy water and a soft brush for cleaning, avoid prolonged exposure to strong chemicals and extreme heat, and have the setting checked periodically by a jeweller to ensure secure fixation. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the origin and untreated nature of this piece, and we welcome inquiries from clients and designers who wish to explore custom mounting options or who require additional imaging and documentation for appraisal and design planning.