1.78 Ct. Cabochon Kornerupine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this kornerupine left the rich soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, it carried with it a landscape of deep time, weathered granite, and the patient work of the earth. In mountain seams where heat and pressure coax rare mineral combinations into being, this greenish brown crystal grew with a quiet determination, picking up hints of forest greens and warm earth tones as it formed. The miners who uncovered it passed it from hand to hand, recognizing at sight the unusual hue and the subtle translucence that set it apart from more common stones, and The Natural Gemstone Company was privileged to bring it from its native folds into the light of human craftsmanship. That journey from rough to refined preserved the stone in its natural state, with no enhancement, keeping intact the story of its genesis and the authenticity of its color and internal structure.

At our studio the rough kornerupine met the hands of a lapidary who understood how to reveal its inner life, rather than impose a new one. Carefully measured and considered, the piece was shaped into a smooth oval cabochon, a form chosen to honor the stone s semi translucent character, and to amplify the soft, inner glow that comes alive under light. Weighing 1.78 carats, with dimensions of 8.43 by 5.93 by 4.12 millimeters, this kornerupine carries a medium intense color intensity, lending it a presence that is both noble and understated. The clarity grade was evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, which is a mark of natural authenticity rather than flaw, and these tiny internal markers serve as fingerprints of its origin. An excellent polish brings a silky sheen to the dome of the cabochon, creating a luminous surface that catches the eye, and the sensibility of the cut allows light to glide across the stone, revealing depth and warmth rather than the glitter of facets.

As a centerpiece in any collection, this kornerupine tells a story of place and provenance, and it pairs beautifully with other natural treasures, in particular with White Opal when a jeweler seeks contrast in color and texture. The cool, pearly flashes of a White Opal will play against the calm, earthy glow of the kornerupine, creating a dialogue between fire and forest, between iridescence and glow. Imagine the kornerupine set as the heart of a pendant, with a small White Opal accent above it, the two stones conversing across metal, each enhancing the other. In a ring, the smooth cabochon offers a comfortable, tactile presence against the skin, and its size and shape are ideal for a sculptural bezel that showcases the dome and the polish. For collectors, it sits well in a cabinet of curiosities, a specimen that invites study, a stone that rewards repeated viewing as light and angle reveal different shades and internal textures.

We at The Natural Gemstone Company view each gemstone as a living record of its formation, and this kornerupine comes to you with a clear provenance and an unchanged chemistry, reflecting the ethical sourcing and careful selection that define our work. Its lack of enhancement means the color you see is the color the earth intended, and the very very slightly included clarity is a testament to its natural birth. Whether you are drawn to its unusual greenish brown palette, the exceptional cabochon cut and excellent polish that give it an inner brilliance, or the idea of pairing it with a White Opal for a custom creation, this piece offers both aesthetic allure and a tangible link to place. If you are seeking a center stone that is understated yet commanding, familiar yet rare, this kornerupine will serve as the heart of a design, a conversation starter, and a lasting companion for the wearer, preserved and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company.