9.43 Ct. Yellowish Orange Citrine from Brazil

This exceptional yellowish orange citrine presents immediately as a collector quality gemstone, due to its notable 9.43 carat weight, cushion shape profile, and impressive dimensions of 13.42 x 12.50 x 8.68 mm, the size alone places this stone in a premium category for citrine, as stones approaching and exceeding nine carats are significantly less common in clean, well colored material, the gem is faceted in a mixed brilliant cut which balances scintillation and depth of color by combining brilliant style crown facets with more restrained pavilion geometry, the result is a lively play of light across the table and excellent return through the crown, the stone reads as transparent to the eye, with an intense color intensity that is manifest as a vivid yellowish orange tone, the excellent polish enhances surface brightness, making the color and facet junctions crisp, this is a substantial and wearable size for a major ring centerstone or a bold pendant, and its proportions have been optimized to retain face up weight while avoiding an overly deep pavilion that could dull the apparent color.

From a gemological standpoint this citrine checks multiple boxes that an educated buyer will prioritize, the clarity grade is eye clean as evaluated at eye level, meaning that there are no inclusions appreciable to the unaided eye under normal viewing conditions, the absence of visible inclusion matter enhances durability and optical performance, the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize brilliance and to minimize windowing, so what you see face up is full, saturated color rather than pale or washed out areas, the gemstone is noted as having no enhancement, this is an important distinction because a considerable portion of commercial citrine on the market is produced by heat treating amethyst or smoky quartz to achieve an orange or yellow hue, an untreated natural citrine from Brazil, a region historically respected for producing fine quartz varieties, carries an elevated interest for collectors who seek natural origin material and for designers who prefer stones that require no color stabilization, the provenance from Brazil further supports the desirability, as Brazilian deposits commonly yield clean, attractively colored citrines with stable, evenly distributed hues, while individual origins do not alone determine value, the combination of natural, untreated color, eye clean clarity, and intense tone in a 9.43 carat piece is a confluence of attributes that discerning buyers value highly.

For the purchaser evaluating long term value and practical use, the carat weight of 9.43 carats is central to the piece s premium quality, carat weight in colored gemstones does not increase value linearly, larger well colored stones command a disproportionate premium because the supply of clean, well saturated material in larger sizes is limited, in this instance the 9.43 carat weight makes the gem suitable as a statement center for bespoke jewelry, and because citrine is a variety of quartz with a Mohs hardness of 7 it is robust enough for everyday wear in rings provided proper setting choices are made, we recommend settings that protect the girdle and corners of the cushion shape, for example a four or six prong setting with slightly raised crowns or a bezel with minimal crown coverage to preserve brilliance, professional gem setting will also ensure the pavilion remains unobstructed to maintain light performance, care is straightforward, cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush is recommended, avoid prolonged exposure to intense heat or harsh chemicals to maintain the stone s natural color, The Natural Gemstone Company offers this citrine as part of our curated inventory of natural, untreated gems, we can provide additional high resolution imagery, measured reports, and consultation about custom settings to help integrate this 9.43 carat cushion citrine into a design that highlights its intense color, eye clean clarity, and remarkable presence, for buyers seeking a large, transparent, and naturally colored citrine with professional cutting and an excellent polish, this gem represents a rare opportunity to own a top grade example from Brazil.