5.45 Ct. Green Prasiolite from Brazil

This specimen from The Natural Gemstone Company is a transparent 5.45 carat round green prasiolite, with dimensions 11.23 x 11.35 x 8.07 mm, faceted in a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant execution combines a precisely faceted crown with conventional star and kite facets, and a well structured pavilion that returns light with concentrated brilliance and a distinct star motif visible in face up view. The cutter has achieved an excellent polish, producing crisp facet junctions and lively scintillation across the table and crown. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, indicating small internal characteristics that do not materially impede transparency or sparkle when set under normal viewing conditions. Color intensity is described as light, presenting a fresh green tone that is even across the table, and the gem has been heat treated to stabilize and enhance that green hue. Origin is Brazil, which is known for prasiolite material with clean crystallography and predictable cutting behavior.

For customization this round prasiolite adapts to a wide range of jewelry settings and design techniques, making it an ideal center stone for both classic and contemporary commissions. In a four or six prong solitaire the mixed brilliant faceting maximizes face up brilliance and maintains a lively profile while allowing light to enter the pavilion. A low bezel or partial bezel setting increases security and daily wearability, while preserving the table and crown optics when the bezel is precisely cut to the girdle profile. Surrounding the stone with a micro pave or halo of small brilliants amplifies perceived diameter and color contrast, and a split shank or cathedral mounting can emphasize the gem as a statement ring. For non ring applications the gem suits a pendant or solitaire stud earrings, where matched pavements or mirrored bezels enhance symmetry and light performance. Metal choice will affect perceived color, with yellow gold warming the green, and white metals emphasizing brightness and contrast. For custom work, our lapidary and bench teams at The Natural Gemstone Company can advise on setting proportions, crown clearance, and protective gallery designs to balance maximum light return with long term wearability.