4.72 Ct. Citrine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This specimen is a transparent round yellow citrine weighing 4.72 carats, with precise dimensions of 11.01 millimeters by 11.02 millimeters by 7.90 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style that combines a scaled pavilion facet arrangement with a traditional brilliant crown. The gem presents a medium intense color grade, a clarity evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, an excellent polish, and no enhancements. Its natural origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source known for producing clean, well colored quartz. These measured attributes make this citrine a strong candidate for a centerpiece stone, offering both presence and technical refinement to satisfy buyers who value quantifiable gem parameters.

The mixed brilliant cut of this stone has been executed with attention to optical return and color saturation. The cutting style places a well proportioned crown above a modified pavilion which increases the apparent depth of color, measured at approximately seven point nine millimeters on the pavilion axis, yielding a depth to average diameter ratio of approximately seventy one point seven percent. This slightly deeper profile is a deliberate cutter choice, it reduces windowing and concentrates the yellow hues toward warmer golden tones, while the combination of larger crown facets and smaller pavillion facets preserves lively scintillation. Table sizing has been balanced to provide a good face up spread for a stone of this diameter, producing strong fire under varied lighting conditions and maintaining even color distribution across the table and bezel facets.

The clarity grade of very slightly included at eye level indicates the stone is notably clean to normal visual inspection, with only minor natural features that do not detract from brilliance or durability. Under magnification the inclusions are discrete, and the cutter has positioned facet junctions to mask or mitigate their visibility when set, an important consideration for daily wear in an engagement ring. The excellent polish enhances facet contrast and allows crisp light boundaries that create attractive flashes as the hand moves, and because there is no heat treatment or irradiation applied, the color is entirely natural. The Sri Lankan origin further supports a narrative of ethical sourcing and classic gemstone character, as Ceylon citrines are prized for their stable, clear coloration and minimal need for enhancement.

From a practical perspective for an engagement setting, citrine offers a combination of size presence and everyday wearability. With a Mohs hardness of seven, citrine is hard enough for typified engagement wear when set with protective design choices, and its toughness is enhanced by selecting settings that secure the girdle and protect the pavilion from lateral impacts. The substantial face up diameter of this four point seven two carat round affords a commanding visual weight, making it suitable as a solitaire in a bezel or four or six prong cathedral setting, or as the focal point within a halo of smaller accent diamonds to create an interplay between warm golden body color and white brilliance. The medium intense yellow works beautifully in warm metal palettes such as yellow or rose gold, while a white gold or platinum mount can create a contemporary contrast that emphasizes the stone s clarity and scintillation.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this citrine as an ideal engagement option for clients seeking a natural, untreated centerpiece with both technical merit and romantic appeal. The cutter s choices deliver optimized light performance across the mixed brilliant architecture, the clarity and polish are of high standard for visible brilliance, and the stone s dimensions and depth profile give it a presence that reads larger than its carat weight might imply in more shallow cuts. We advise pairing this gem with settings that offer partial bezel protection or slightly raised prongs to showcase the crown profile and maximize perceived brilliance, and we offer customization to recommend precise bezel walls or prong thicknesses to balance protection with light entrance. For those who value provenance and untreated color, this Ceylon citrine stands as a refined, durable, and visually compelling center stone for a modern engagement design.