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

This matched pair from The Natural Gemstone Company presents two transparent Madeira citrines, with weights of 0.49 carats and 0.48 carats respectively. Each stone is cut in a classical emerald cut, with rectangular proportions and clipped corners, and the dimensions are 6.06 x 4.17 x 2.75 millimeters and 6.14 x 4.06 x 2.77 millimeters. The gemstones display an intense yellowish orange hue characteristic of Madeira material, and their clarity grade is eye clean evaluated at eye level. Origin is Brazil, enhancement is heat treated, and the polish is graded excellent, delivering a bright, vitreous surface and crisp facet junctions that are readily appreciable under loupe and at hand.

The cutting and faceting approach was executed to emphasize color saturation and parallel light return rather than maximum brilliance, which is appropriate for emerald cut quartz. The emerald step pavilion and broad table create long, clean flash lines across the crown and pavilion, while the bezel and step facets are calibrated to control tone and avoid windowing. Facet geometry was matched between the two stones with careful attention to table percentage and pavilion depth, ensuring consistent light performance and symmetrical reflection patterns when set side by side. Minor variations in millimeters are within hallmarked tolerances for matched pairs, and the uniformity of facet alignment and corner bevels confirms an expert hand in preforming and final polishing.

Color and clarity considerations played a central role in pair selection. Madeira citrine color grading is described here as intense, with a warm yellow to yellowish orange body color and even saturation throughout the crystal. Heat treatment is noted, and this process is commonly used to stabilize or enhance the Madeira tone in Brazilian material, producing a durable color that responds well to faceting. Quartz optical constants are relevant to finishing and setting decisions, the refractive index for quartz being approximately 1.544 to 1.553, and specific gravity near 2.65, which informs how the stones sit and balance in mounting. Eye clean clarity allows the emerald steps to act as reflective planes, giving the stones a clean window and rich color face up without internal distraction.

For design and setting recommendations, these matched emerald cuts are ideal for fine earring pairs, matched side stones for a central gem, or a paired accent in bespoke rings or pendants, and they will contrast beautifully with center stones such as White Opal. White Opal is characterized by a pale to creamy body tone and potential play of color, with a refractive index around 1.44 and a Mohs hardness approximately 5.5 to 6.5, so when pairing with quartz one should consider protective settings for the opal, and appropriate care due to the opal water content. Citrine quartz has Mohs hardness 7.0, resisting everyday wear, polish retention is excellent, and routine care with mild detergent and soft cloth is recommended, avoiding harsh chemicals and prolonged heat exposure. At The Natural Gemstone Company we inspect matched pairs for symmetry, color balance, and polish quality, and we can provide additional cutting or setting advice to integrate these Madeira citrines with White Opal or other gemstones for a cohesive and technically sound finished piece.