4.40 Ct. Yellow Citrine from Brazil

This exceptional transparent yellow citrine from The Natural Gemstone Company weighs 4.40 carats, and measures 12.23 x 10.10 x 6.47 mm, presented in a classic oval shape with a faceted, mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize light return and scintillation, producing lively brilliance in the warm golden tones that citrine is prized for. Clarity is graded eye clean, evaluated at eye level, ensuring that the stone offers uninterrupted visual appeal to the naked eye, while an excellent polish enhances facet crispness and surface sparkle. Color intensity is described as intense, a highly desirable saturation for citrine, and importantly, this gem is completely natural with no enhancement, sourced from Brazil, a provenance known for producing high quality citrines and quartz varieties. For the technically minded buyer, citrine has a refractive index in the neighborhood of 1.544 to 1.553, and a Mohs hardness of about 7, making this piece both optically appealing and suitable for a variety of jewelry settings that can withstand everyday wear when properly set.

Beyond its measured specifications, this citrine carries a heritage that enhances its appeal to collectors and connoisseurs, citrine has been used for centuries as a decorative gem and as a talisman associated with abundance and prosperity in many cultures, from ancient Mediterranean societies that prized warm yellow stones for intaglios and beads, to later periods where citrine featured prominently in Victorian and Art Deco jewelry designs. The fact that this piece is an untreated Brazilian citrine increases its rarity and intrinsic value compared with heat treated material that is commonly encountered in the market, and the combination of size, intense natural color, eye clean clarity, and superior cutting makes it a fine candidate for a signature ring or pendant, and for inclusion in a curated collection. For care, gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush is recommended, avoiding exposure to strong chemicals and prolonged high heat, and when set in a protective mounting this citrine will provide enduring beauty and a tangible link to the long tradition of warm yellow gem use, offered with confidence by The Natural Gemstone Company.