14.10 Ct. Green Prasiolite from Brazil

This extraordinary transparent 14.10 carat round green prasiolite from Brazil embodies size, color, and cut in a single captivating gem, and it is offered with confidence by The Natural Gemstone Company. Measuring 15.74 x 15.73 x 10.53 mm, this gem presents an impressive table and depth that allow its intense green color to be displayed with outstanding presence. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to an excellent polish, creating lively scintillation and even light distribution that make the color appear both saturated and lively from every angle. The clarity grade is described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that to the naked eye this prasiolite reads as exceptionally clean and pure for a stone of this size. This gem has been heat treated to achieve its beautiful green hue, a stable enhancement that is standard in fine prasiolite, and its Brazilian origin gives the piece a provenance associated with high quality quartz varieties.

When choosing a green gemstone for jewelry that will be worn often, durability is a key consideration, and in that context prasiolite performs admirably. Prasiolite is a variety of quartz, and quartz rates at seven on the Mohs hardness scale. This rating places prasiolite in a favorable position for everyday wear, higher than peridot which typically falls between 6.5 and 7, and comparable to many tourmalines which range from 7 to 7.5. Harder stones such as sapphire at nine and diamond at ten will resist surface scratches more effectively, but they also carry significantly higher acquisition costs. Emeralds, while often rated around 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, commonly contain inclusions that make them more prone to chipping and breakage under impact, and they frequently require careful settings or stabilizing treatments to protect them. In contrast, this prasiolite combines a solid hardness with an absence of dominant cleavage, which reduces the risk of splitting under normal wear, making it a smart choice for many jewelry applications where a balance of beauty and practicality is desired.

Beyond durability, the value proposition of this particular stone is compelling when compared to other green gems on the market. A 14.10 carat round, intensely colored green prasiolite with very very slight inclusions and an excellent polish is an uncommon find. Tsavorite garnets and fine green tourmalines can rival prasiolite in color intensity, but they are typically far rarer and command much higher prices per carat, especially at this size. Emeralds in comparable size and color are also far more expensive, and they often exhibit more pronounced inclusions which can affect their visual appeal unless they are heavily treated and priced accordingly. Peridot, while beautiful and more affordable in many cases, usually lacks the same level of clarity and occasionally shows cleavage that makes it less resilient in everyday wear. This prasiolite therefore offers an exceptional combination of scale, visual purity, and brilliance, delivering a dramatic look similar to much pricier stones while remaining an excellent value. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies fire and brilliance in a way that maximizes the appeal of the quartz's refractive properties, ensuring that the stone catches the eye without sacrificing the purity of its intense green hue.

Choosing this prasiolite from The Natural Gemstone Company means choosing a gem that is striking, versatile, and sensibly priced, with transparent information about its enhancement and origin. The heat treatment used to produce the stable green color is a well understood and accepted process in the industry, and it has been applied in a manner that preserves the stone's clarity and polish. For daily wear settings such as rings, we recommend protective mounting styles such as bezel or partial bezel settings, or prong settings that shield the girdle, and for pendants and earrings the stone will perform beautifully and show its color to full effect. Routine care involves gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemicals and extreme thermal stress that could affect the stone or its setting, and storing the gem separately to prevent abrasion from harder materials. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the authenticity and quality of this prasiolite, and we are available to discuss custom settings, secure shipping, and any certification or imagery you may require to make an informed purchase. This gem represents an outstanding choice for the buyer seeking an intensely green, large, and eye clean stone that combines durability with a price to value ratio that is difficult to match among other green gemstones on the market.