0.93 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Madeira Citrine Pair from Brazil

This matched pair of Madeira citrines from Brazil presents a technically refined offering for the bespoke jeweller, weighing 0.48 carats and 0.45 carats respectively, and cut into round shapes with dimensions 5.00 x 5.06 x 3.65 millimetres and 5.05 x 5.05 x 3.49 millimetres. Both stones exhibit an intense orangish yellow bodycolour conventionally associated with premium Madeira material, and they display a transparent appearance with a clarity grade recorded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating an effectively eye clean appearance under normal viewing conditions, with only minute inclusions that do not disrupt faceted light return. Each stone has been heat treated, the standard enhancement for citrine to achieve and stabilise the characteristic Madeira hue, and both stones have been finished with an excellent polish that accentuates facet crispness and surface luster. These metrics establish the pair as technically consistent components for matched settings, with near identical diameters and complementary depths that support precision mounting and minimal adjustment during setting.

The mixed brilliant cut executed on these stones is engineered to balance scintillation and colour saturation, combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a pavilion faceting plan that favours controlled light travel for depth of tone. The measured pavilion depths, at approximately 3.65 millimetres and 3.49 millimetres relative to diameters of roughly 5.03 millimetres and 5.05 millimetres, produce total depth proportions that favour strong light return while preserving the intense Madeira colour, the deeper pavilion contributing to richer orange overtones without sacrificing brilliance. Facet junctions are sharply executed, and crown facet orientation has been optimised to generate even table reflection and symmetrical stars when observed face up, attributes that are reinforced by the excellent polish. For bench work the near uniform girdle proportions and minimal variance in diameter simplify the setting process, reducing the need for re-cutting or significant seat modification, which is critical for high precision bespoke pieces where symmetry and matched optical performance between paired stones is required.

Colour evaluation places these Madeira citrines in the intense intensity category, a classification that informs both design and metallurgical choices when integrating them into custom pieces. The orangish yellow hue contains a warm spectrum bias toward orange, a characteristic enhanced by the documented heat treatment and reflective of the Brazilian provenance, which is known for producing Madeira tones with saturated mid to deep bodycolour and strong chroma. When designing bespoke compositions, consider these citrines as primary colour anchors or as matched side stones, where their intensity will harmonise with warm precious metals such as 18 carat yellow gold to amplify the orange component, or provide an elegant contrast against white metals where colour isolation is desired. For mixed gemstone designs, pairing with White Opal provides a sophisticated contrast, the opal offering a light body tone and subtle play of colour that can frame and offset the citrine saturation, creating visual depth without competing with the citrines chromatic intensity.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we focus on supplying technically documented stones that integrate seamlessly into custom design workflows, and this pair of Madeira citrines is specifically tailored for bespoke applications such as matched stud earrings, dual accent stones in three stone rings, mirrored bezels in pendants, or paired accents flanking a centrepiece White Opal. Their small yet substantial size makes them ideal for fine, detailed wirework and precision prong settings, and their near equal weights and dimensions ensure balanced visual alignment when set side by side. For longevity and optimal presentation we advise conventional protective setting practices for citrine, avoiding high contact bezel designs that obscure the table, and when pairing with White Opal consider differential hardness and maintenance requirements, ensuring opal protection through recessed bezels or halo buffers, and leaving the citrines with exposed crowns to maximise brilliance. For bespoke projects our gem specialists can provide facet orientation diagrams, matching reports, and recommendations for metal selection and setting tolerances, please contact The Natural Gemstone Company for detailed lapidary data, bespoke matching, and supply options tailored to your design intent.