11.06 Ct. Prasiolite from Brazil

This exquisite 11.06 carat cushion shaped green prasiolite from Brazil combines size, clarity, and cut in a way few gemstones in this price range can match, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present it to discerning customers who value both beauty and smart buying. At 12.63 by 12.58 by 11.08 millimeters, this stone reads large in jewelry settings, offering substantial presence without the high cost associated with emeralds or high grade tourmalines. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes light return and scintillation, so the medium intensity green appears lively and multi faceted across the surface, while the excellent polish allows each facet junction to catch light crisply. Unlike many mass market prasiolites that are smaller, less well cut, or clouded with visible inclusions, this gem is evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, which means it is practically eye clean and presents a clean, luminous window of green. Heat treated for color enhancement, a standard and stable treatment for prasiolite, this stone delivers a beautiful, consistent tint that will not fade with normal wear. When compared to alternative green stones, this prasiolite offers a superior combination of value and visual impact, providing the look of a larger, high end gem without the comparable premium. Buyers seeking a statement center stone will find this piece outperforms many similarly priced options in terms of size, clarity, and brilliance.

From a market comparison perspective, the Brazilian origin of this prasiolite further differentiates it, Brazil being renowned for producing high quality quartz varieties with attractive color and clarity. Prasiolite, as a green quartz, sits in a favorable place on the market between budget friendly peridot and premium green tourmaline or emerald, offering durability and everyday wearability that peridot sometimes lacks and a price that is far more accessible than emerald of comparable appearance. The 11.06 carat weight places this stone into a category where many comparable gems would become significantly more expensive, especially if they were eye clean or had an equivalent cut and polish. The mixed brilliant cushion cut here is particularly effective, combining the depth and face up size of a cushion outline with brilliant style facetation for sparkle, which makes it more lively than step cut cushions and more elegant than small, poorly proportioned rounds. The excellent polish gives a mirror like finish that emphasizes the clarity and the subtle, medium intensity color instead of hiding it behind surface haze. For customers comparing alternatives, this prasiolite represents a smart balance of all the most desirable attributes, including provenance, treatment stability, and cut quality, making it a superior choice for bespoke engagement rings, statement pendants, or heirloom pieces that need to look substantial and refined.

The green hue of this prasiolite is unusually adaptable when set in jewelry, and it flatters a wide range of skin tones in ways that many single tone stones cannot. On fair to porcelain complexions the medium green reads fresh and clear, creating a gentle contrast that brightens the skin and avoids washing it out, while the cushion shape and brilliant facet pattern project a lively glow that complements delicate features. For warm or olive skin tones the yellowish undertones in the green come forward slightly, harmonizing with natural warmth and making the wearer appear more radiant, especially when paired with yellow or rose gold settings that echo those warm notes. On deeper, richer skin tones the same medium intensity green provides an elegant contrast that reads vivid without appearing garish, the stone showing depth and saturation that stands out beautifully in silver, white gold, or platinum mountings, and the eye clean clarity ensures the color remains the focal point. Because the tint is medium rather than overly dark or neon, it adapts well to mixed metal designs too, allowing designers to play with yellow gold bezels and white metal shanks, or warm rose gold halos that soften the overall look. In every case the stone’s size, cushion proportions, and sparkle mean it wears like a gemstone several grades higher in perceived value, offering a uniquely versatile green that makes jewelry sing across a spectrum of complexions. Trust The Natural Gemstone Company to source and present stones like this prasiolite, which combine market savvy with aesthetic flexibility, giving customers an exceptional choice that looks superior, costs less than comparable colored stones, and suits almost any design ambition.