5.03 Ct. Yellow Citrine from Brazil

This transparent 5.03 carat round yellow citrine offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a finely presented collector quality gem, measured at 11.10 by 11.24 by 8.16 millimeters, faceted in a mixed brilliant cut that balances table brightness with pavilion depth to produce strong light return and lively fire, the cut delivers clean facet junctions and an excellent polish that maximizes the gem s intense color intensity. Clarity is described as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning the stone appears visually clean to most observers with only minor natural inclusions that do not detract from brilliance or durability, the stone is untreated and has no enhancements, making its vibrant yellow tone and natural origin from Brazil especially desirable for buyers who value provenance and natural color. At 5.03 carats this citrine reads as a substantial center stone for rings and pendants, and the dimensions create a commanding presence on the finger as shown in the reference images, the overall presentation is one of balanced proportions and rich, saturated color that will appeal to both designers and informed collectors.

From a durability standpoint citrine is a variety of quartz with a Mohs hardness of 7, this makes it significantly harder than common jewelry materials such as glass and many organics, and it will resist everyday scratches far better than softer gems, when compared to other popular gemstones citrine is less hard than sapphire or ruby which rate 9 on the Mohs scale, and it is softer than diamond which rates 10, it is close in hardness to topaz which rates 8, for practical care we recommend settings that protect the girdle and table for daily wear, such as bezel or protective prong designs, routine cleaning in warm soapy water with a soft brush is appropriate, avoid prolonged exposure to strong acids and aggressive chemicals, and avoid unnecessary heat or direct prolonged sunlight to preserve the stone s lively yellow tone. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize transparent grading, documented origin, and an untreated natural profile, qualities that together make this Brazilian citrine a valuable choice for an educated buyer seeking a combination of color saturation, eye level clarity, and practical durability.