5.09 Ct. Orange Citrine from Brazil

This pear shape orange citrine presented by The Natural Gemstone Company is a transparent, faceted gemstone weighing 5.09 carats, with exact dimensions of 14.95 x 10.34 x 7.72 mm, originating from Brazil. The cutting style is faceted, executed as a fantasy cut 3d that departs from traditional pavilion and crown layouts to create an engineered internal geometry. The stone displays intense color intensity, a warm orange saturation that is consistent through the body of the gem, and a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. The finish on the pavilion and crown surfaces is of excellent polish, which minimizes surface diffusion and preserves crisp internal reflections. The stone has been heat treated as an enhancement, a standard practice for citrine to stabilize and intensify its color, and this treatment has been applied with careful control to retain the gem s natural transparency and structural integrity.

The defining optical characteristic of this gem is its geometric faceting, which has been specifically designed to maximize light play within the pear outline. The fantasy cut 3d introduces a series of non traditional facet angles and three dimensional facet intersections that create multiple internal pathways for light, increasing secondary reflections and optical depth. Facets on the crown are calibrated to admit light across a broad angular range, while pavilion facets are oriented to reflect that light back through the table and crown in layered flashes, producing a dynamic interplay of brightness and contrast as the stone or the observer moves. This arrangement reduces light leakage along the girdle, and the longer axis of the pear shape channels light in a way that accentuates the stone s flame like color zones without compromising overall uniformity. The combination of intense body color and precisely executed facet geometry results in both strong face up color and a lively internal scintillation, attributes that are evident in multiple viewing angles. The excellent polish further contributes to optical performance by ensuring facet junctions are crisp and facet planes are free from residues that could scatter light, thereby preserving the integrity of the fantasy cut s intended light pathways.

From a technical and practical perspective, the gemstone s proportions and faceting make it versatile for a range of settings while requiring standard considerations for a pear shape. The length to width ratio inherent in the 14.95 by 10.34 mm dimensions yields a balanced profile suitable for pendant or ring applications where the tip of the pear is protected by a secure setting to prevent chipping. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates the presence of minute internal features that do not detract from overall transparency or detract from the engineered light performance when viewed without magnification. As with all heat treated citrines, routine care should include avoiding sudden thermal shock and routine professional inspection of the setting to ensure the stability of the stone in daily wear. For clients interested in complementary gemstones, The Natural Gemstone Company also offers White Opal Light Opal, a light bodied opal type that provides a soft, luminous backdrop and occasional play of color, a contrast to the consistent warm saturation of this citrine. The provenance from Brazil, combined with the intentional fantasy cut 3d faceting, excellent polish, and controlled heat enhancement, positions this 5.09 carat pear citrine as a technically refined option for design projects that prioritize measured optical performance and reliable gemological specifications.