2.20 Ct. Brownish Yellow Heliodor from Madagascar

This gem is a transparent 2.20 carat emerald cut brownish yellow heliodor, measuring 8.80 by 7.29 by 5.43 millimeters, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. The stone exhibits a clear, intense color intensity in a warm brownish yellow tone, with an emerald cut that emphasizes linear symmetry and step faceting. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and polish is excellent. There has been no enhancement treatment to alter color or clarity, and the piece originates from Madagascar. These attributes together describe a naturally vivid heliodor with strong face up presence, crisp facet junctions, and a clean visual appearance suitable for fine jewelry applications.

The emerald cut and the specific dimensions make this heliodor particularly suited for custom jewelry design. The rectangular outline with truncated corners provides a generous table surface and balanced proportions, allowing the gem to sit prominently in a variety of mounting styles. At 8.80 by 7.29 millimeters the stone is large enough to function as a primary center stone in an engagement ring, a sculptural pendant, or a distinctive set of drop earrings, while the 5.43 millimeter depth contributes to stable girdle proportions that jewellers can use to calculate bezel or prong settings with confidence. The step cut produces controlled light returns and broad flashes of color rather than scintillation, which complements designs that favor architectural clarity and understated elegance. The elongated outline also offers the option of orienting the gem vertically to accentuate the wearer’s silhouette or horizontally for a modern interpreted look.

The clarity and polish characteristics support a range of settings and design approaches. Very slightly included at eye level indicates that inclusions are minimal and do not materially interrupt the visual field when mounted, a beneficial property for step cut gems where internal features can be more apparent than in brilliant cuts. Excellent polish enhances the plane like facets of the emerald cut, sharpening facet intersections and promoting even color distribution across the table and step facets. With no enhancement reported the color is intrinsic to the material, providing stability under normal wear and exposure to light. As a member of the beryl family the heliodor offers a hardness sufficient for regular wear with appropriate mounting, and the emerald cut corners allow for secure bezel or protective prong styles to reduce the risk of edge damage. These factors make this stone a practical choice for daily wear designs as well as for bespoke pieces intended for occasional wear where color integrity and facet definition are priorities.

For custom jewelry considerations the stone’s exact dimensions and natural characteristics simplify the design process. Jewelers can use the 8.80 by 7.29 by 5.43 millimeter measurements to create precise seatings and to model halo proportions or complementary side stones. The intense brownish yellow hue responds well to warm metal choices such as yellow gold or rose gold which can enhance the tone, while cooler metals like white gold or platinum will emphasize the stone’s clarity and restrained brilliance for a contemporary aesthetic. The emerald cut is well suited to single stone solitaire mounts, three stone compositions, halo frames, and low profile bezels that protect the pavilion and corners. For matching pairs or multi stone arrangements the clarity and color uniformity reduce the need for extensive sorting, and the natural origin from Madagascar provides provenance that may be relevant to collectors. For technical documentation, valuation, or bespoke commissioning clients are encouraged to request additional gemological reports through The Natural Gemstone Company to accompany the purchase and to confirm setting tolerances prior to fabrication.