4.07 Ct. Orangish Yellow Citrine from Brazil

This specimen is a transparent orangish yellow citrine weighing 4.07 carats, presented in a classic oval outline with dimensions of 12.13 by 9.83 by 5.85 millimeters. Originating from Brazil, this stone exhibits a vivid color intensity that balances a warm golden core with an orange overtone, producing an appearance that is at once lively and refined. The material has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement for citrine, applied to enhance and even the saturation without disrupting the inherent crystal clarity. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this gem as an example of quality Brazilian material, with laboratory informed evaluation and careful selection of color and transparency to meet the expectations of discerning buyers.

The cutting style is faceted, executed in a mixed brilliant cut that combines a brilliant facet pattern on the crown with a tailored pavilion facet arrangement to maximize both white light return and color flash. The mixed brilliant approach in an oval format enhances scintillation along the length of the stone, producing a balanced interplay between broad flash and smaller pinpoint sparkle. The crown facets are proportioned to encourage dispersion without washing the body color, while the pavilion faceting is calibrated to return light efficiently to the viewer, yielding measured brilliance and lively motion when the gem is viewed in hand or under lighting. The polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and smooth facet planes that contribute to clean light transmission and vivid apparent color, while the overall symmetry and facet alignment ensure predictable and stable optical behavior in mounted settings.

Clarity has been graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating that inclusions are minimal and do not detract from the gem’s transparency or visual performance at normal viewing distances. Under magnification the stone displays only minute internal features that are immaterial to brilliance, and at hand the citrine reads as effectively eye clean, preserving a bright, open window for the rich orangish yellow hue. Proportions are favorable for an oval of this size, with a length to width ratio of approximately 1.23, producing a shape that is neither overly elongated nor squat, and that flatters a wide range of mounting styles. The average diameter calculated from the stated dimensions is approximately 10.98 millimeters, and the depth of 5.85 millimeters corresponds to a depth of about 53.3 percent of the average diameter, a proportion that falls within the preferred range for well performing ovals and supports strong light return and balanced face up presence.

As a gift this citrine makes a striking statement for someone special, combining technical excellence with emotive color. The vivid orangish yellow tone is inherently warm and uplifting, suitable for milestone celebrations, anniversaries, or as a memorable presentation for a meaningful achievement. Its 4.07 carat weight and attractive oval proportions provide a notable face up presence that will sit prominently in solitaire, halo, or three stone designs, and the mixed brilliant faceting will translate into captivating sparkle whether set in yellow gold to accentuate the warmth, in rose gold for a contemporary romantic effect, or in platinum for a higher contrast, modern look. Heat treatment is an industry accepted enhancement that stabilizes the color, making this gem a practical choice for everyday wear as well as special occasion pieces. The Natural Gemstone Company stands by the craftsmanship and origin of this citrine, and we invite you to consider this gem for a custom commission or as a ready gift, with our team available to advise on settings, mounting techniques, and complementary accent stones to create a piece that will delight the recipient and endure as a treasured keepsake.