4.94 Ct. Cabochon Kornerupine from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient metamorphic heart of Ceylon, where heat and pressure over eons coax rare minerals into being, comes this remarkable kornerupine that The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present. Formed in the deep, folded terrains of Sri Lanka, this gem began as a hidden vein, a quiet record of geological time that miners uncovered with patient expertise. Local gem cutters, working within a tradition that spans generations, recognized the piece for its translucence and subtle greenish brown hue, and set it aside for careful shaping. Along the way the stone carried with it the stories of its place of origin, the rain-fed hills and timeworn schists that give Sri Lankan gems their widely admired character, and the hands that treated it with respect, opting for a cabochon cut that would reveal its inner glow rather than mask it.

Meticulously crafted into an oval cabochon of 4.94 carats, with exact dimensions of 11.90 by 9.82 by 4.83 millimeters, this greenish brown kornerupine rewards close viewing with a deep, dark color intensity and a translucent body that hints at inner complexity. Evaluated at eye level, its clarity is described as very slightly included, a trait that underscores its natural origin and adds character rather than detracting from its beauty. The cutter achieved an excellent polish that allows light to skim the surface and reveal a silky band across the dome, a living feature that animates the gem as it moves. Free of enhancement, this kornerupine offers collectors and connoisseurs the pleasure of an unaltered specimen, one that carries both the provenance of Ceylon and the careful workmanship of skilled artisans. For those who appreciate a gem with a narrative, this stone connects the earths slow processes to human craft, and stands ready to become a unique centerpiece in jewelry or a treasured addition to a collection.