1.72 Ct. Cabochon Kornerupine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are stones that whisper, and then there are stones that speak in a language of midnight and moonlight. This semi translucent 1.72 carat oval shape black kornerupine is one such voice, a small moon captured beneath a dome, an invitation to linger and to listen. Measuring 8.92 x 5.61 x 3.95 mm, the cabochon cut softens every angle and allows a gentle, contemplative glow to pool across its surface. Its oval silhouette carries the classic promise of old world elegance, while the dark and luminous body color holds a modern, enigmatic grace. From The Natural Gemstone Company this gem arrives as a remembered dream, ready to be set into a piece that will be cherished for the stories it inspires.

When you hold it near light, you notice the careful work of the cutter in the excellent polish and the way surfaces turn light into a silky river. At eye level the clarity grade reads very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a whisper of nature that proves authenticity rather than diminishes beauty. The medium color intensity gives the stone a depth that is contemplative rather than flat, a charcoal heart that keeps secrets and reveals only to those who lean in. There is no enhancement, no artifice, only the honest mineral voice of a gem formed by earth and time. Its origin in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, speaks of rich geological stories and a heritage of fine gemstones, and each tiny inclusion and band of light is a page from that history. The cabochon cut magnifies the inner life, creating a soft, velvety glow that seems to move as if the stone breathes.

Imagine this black kornerupine set beside a White Opal, the cool, opaque fire of white opal offering a soft dawn beside the deep dusk of the kornerupine. The contrast becomes poetry, the white opal like dawn mist around a solitary moon, the two stones together asking quietly for a lifetime of mornings and nights. For an engagement ring, a pendant, or a sentimental piece meant to be handled and admired, the pairing allows for balanced drama. A low bezel setting will protect the cabochon while framing its soft dome like a window, allowing the play of light to be uninterrupted. A fine halo of tiny white opals or diamonds can lift the kornerupine, making the dark surface read like lacquered silk beneath candlelight. For a more modern expression, consider an asymmetric design where the black kornerupine rests like a small secret next to a larger White Opal, the two stones telling a story of contrast and union.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we treasure pieces that hold both beauty and integrity, and this black kornerupine is a testament to that double promise. It is rare to find a stone of this character, semi translucent and cabochon cut, with such a proud polish and a clarity grade that reads very very slightly included evaluated at eye level. The measurements 8.92 x 5.61 x 3.95 mm and the weight of 1.72 carat make it versatile for several settings, while the origin Ceylon, Sri Lanka gives it a provenance that collectors and romantics alike will appreciate. There is an intimacy to a gem with no enhancement, a purity that allows it to age with memory rather than treatment. If you are imagining a ring that speaks of midnight promises, a pendant that becomes a daily talisman, or a bespoke piece where a White Opal and this kornerupine can converse, we would be delighted to assist with design suggestions, mounting advice, and secure shipping. Allow this stone to become the quiet center of a story you will tell for years, a small luminous heart from The Natural Gemstone Company waiting to be loved.