4.82 Ct. Citrine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This listing describes a single transparent citrine, weighing 4.82 carats, presented in a pear shape and originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka. The stone measures 15.20 x 9.88 x 6.36 mm, and it has been faceted in a mixed brilliant cut to balance table brilliance with pavilion flash. The color is defined as orangish yellow with an intense color intensity, offering a strong, evenly distributed hue throughout the body of the gem. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating that any natural inclusions are minor and do not materially affect the gem s transparency or overall visual appeal. The surface finish has been executed to an excellent polish, enhancing the gem s light return and tactile quality. The material has undergone a standard heat treatment to stabilize and intensify its color, a widely accepted enhancement for citrine that is stable under normal wearing and cleaning conditions.

The mixed brilliant cut applied to this pear shape is intended to optimize both brilliance and scintillation. The crown and pavilion facets are proportioned to promote lively light performance while preserving the shape s elegant silhouette. In practice, this produces a balanced appearance that reads as both lively and refined when viewed face up. The intense orangish yellow coloration benefits from the faceting, which helps channel light to produce warm, saturated flashes rather than washed or uneven tones. Transparency is high, allowing internal light transmission that supports the stone s brilliance. The eye level clarity grading of very slightly included means that, under unaided visual inspection at normal viewing distances, the gem appears clean and free from distracting inclusions, which is particularly important for pieces intended for close contact such as rings or pendants.

On the Mohs hardness scale, citrine, as a variety of quartz, registers at seven. This level of hardness places citrine above many common gem materials used in jewelry yet below the hardnesses of corundum and diamond. For context, diamond is rated at ten on the Mohs scale and corundum at nine, while topaz is typically eight, and many feldspathic gemstones fall in the six range or lower. A Mohs hardness of seven indicates that citrine has good resistance to scratching from everyday materials and is suitable for most types of jewelry with appropriate design considerations. For pieces subjected to frequent abrasion or impact, such as rings intended for heavy daily wear, protective settings that shield the girdle and pavillion are recommended. The heat treatment applied to this citrine is a stable enhancement that does not materially alter the mineral s inherent hardness, and normal care protocols for quartz family gemstones are appropriate.

The Natural Gemstone Company presents this 4.82 carat pear shape citrine as a precise, well finished example of Sri Lankan material, suitable for bespoke designs or high quality commercial settings. The measurements 15.20 x 9.88 x 6.36 mm correspond to a proportioned pear form that balances length and width for visual elegance and practical setting compatibility. The mix of intense, evenly distributed orangish yellow color, very slightly included clarity at eye level, excellent polish, and mixed brilliant faceting yields a gem that performs well under both magnified inspection and unaided observation. The documented origin of Ceylon Sri Lanka provides regional context that may be of interest to designers and collectors who consider provenance in their selection process. The Natural Gemstone Company adheres to careful evaluation and transparent reporting practices, and this citrine is presented with the detailed specifications necessary for informed appraisal, design planning, and long term ownership considerations.