8.73 Ct. Yellowish Orange Citrine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

I remember the moment this stone arrived at our bench at The Natural Gemstone Company, fresh from the hills of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place that has yielded some of the world s most memorable citrines. From the artisanal mine the rough crystal was carefully logged and transported under traceable channels, then examined by our gemologists for color, clarity, and natural origin. The story of this piece is a patient journey, it was selected for its innate yellowish orange hue and transparency, it was cut into a marquise shape with a mixed brilliant facet arrangement that maximizes fire and brilliance, it now weighs 8.73 carats and measures 17.53 by 10.90 by 9.01 millimeters. The cutter spent hours refining angles to achieve excellent polish and an optimized pavilion, the clarity was evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included giving the gem exceptional clarity to the naked eye, no enhancement was applied so the vivid color is entirely natural, the outcome is a warm luminous gem that sits with refined presence in any setting.

Compared with other citrines on the market this example stands apart for several reasons, many citrines are smaller, heat treated, or derived from amethyst, meanwhile this Ceylon stone is untreated which preserves natural color chemistry and long term value. The marquise shape offers a flattering elongated silhouette that appears larger on the finger than a round of comparable carat weight, the mixed brilliant cut delivers more scintillation than basic step or single cuts commonly used in commercial material, the very very slightly included clarity grade assessed at eye level means you enjoy almost eye clean transparency without paying premium for completely flawless material. Origin matters, Ceylon citrines are prized for their vivid tones and this stone s natural, vivid yellowish orange saturations are rare among mid market offerings, the dimensions and near nine millimeter depth provide depth and presence that translate into strong face up color and light performance. At The Natural Gemstone Company we prioritize ethical sourcing, careful cutting, and honest grading, this piece represents superior quality, compelling value, and a unique, untreated origin story, if you seek a statement citrine that outshines mass market alternatives this marquise is an ideal choice, please contact us for viewing or bespoke setting options.