2.34 Ct. Citrine from Brazil

This transparent 2.34 carat pear shape yellow citrine measures 11.95 x 7.67 x 5.01 mm, with a length to width ratio of approximately 1.56 and a depth proportion of approximately 51.1 percent, proportions that sit well within the ideal window for pear shaped stones. The gem is faceted in a mixed brilliant style, combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a modified pavilion geometry tuned to control light leakage and optimize scintillation. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating exceptional eye cleanliness with only minute internal features visible under magnification. Color is a medium intensity yellow, evenly distributed across the body with warm golden overtones that refract and return light with a lively, yet controlled, dispersion. The surface boasts an excellent polish achieved through fine diamond abrasion and final high polish workflow, resulting in crisp facet junctions and a smooth table finish. Enhancement is by heat treatment, a stable and commonly accepted practice for citrine that deepens and stabilizes the yellow hue, and the material originates from Brazil, a source renowned for high quality quartz varieties.

The journey of this citrine began in Brazil, where selective extraction prioritized pieces with clean crystal habit and uniform color zoning, allowing us to identify rough material that would respond predictably to thermal enhancement and precision cutting. Once the suitable rough was isolated, detailed mapping and orientation work were performed by our lapidary team to place the pear outline and to orient the crystal axis to maximize color saturation and minimize the appearance of any internal features. The preforming stage established the basic silhouette, followed by staged faceting using calibrated index gear and optical measuring tools to create the mixed brilliant architecture. Crown facets were laid out to promote strong scintillation and white light return, while pavilion facets received a modified brilliant arrangement to reinforce depth and reduce windowing, a common concern for elongated shapes. Throughout cutting, symmetry tolerances were held to tight specifications, ensuring even facet size and consistent girdle thickness. The stone was then carefully heat treated under controlled conditions to achieve the targeted medium yellow, with the thermal profile monitored to avoid over burn and to maintain the structural integrity of the quartz. Final polishing employed progressively finer diamond compounds and buffing sequences to reach the excellent polish grade recorded by our gemologists.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we document each step of the process to provide buyers with a clear technical narrative of provenance, treatments, and cutting rationale, and this yellow citrine is presented with that same transparency. The mixed brilliant pear shape exhibits a balance of lively scintillation and broad color flash, characteristics that lend themselves to high impact settings such as solitaire pendants and tapered prong rings where the pear silhouette can be oriented to elongate the hand or to capture light vertically for maximum sparkle. The very very slightly included clarity and the excellent polish mean minimal visual obstruction to light paths, enhancing both brilliance and apparent size. For designers and connoisseurs interested in optical performance, this citrine delivers consistent light return across the table and crown, limited bow tie effect due to precise pavilion faceting, and predictable behavior under both direct and diffused illumination. Our master gemologists have recorded the heat treatment and Brazilian origin as part of the gem dossier, and we can provide additional high resolution imaging, precise facet maps, and tailored mounting recommendations upon request. Availability is limited due to the careful selection and cutting that produced these proportions, contact The Natural Gemstone Company to reserve this piece or to discuss bespoke mounting options that will showcase its technical strengths and natural beauty.