8.96 Ct. Yellowish Green Prasiolite from Madagascar

This prasiolite is a transparent 8.96 carat specimen cut into a classic emerald cut with dimensions 14.57 by 11.64 by 7.08 millimeters, a proportion that emphasizes pavilion depth and table size to deliver measured light return and a calm, architectural brilliance. The cutting follows a step cut facet architecture with broad rectangular table, stacked crown steps and concentric pavilion steps, and well executed beveled corners that reduce the risk of corner chips in daily wear. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with inclusions minute and well positioned so they do not interrupt the visual plane when viewed face up. Color reads as yellowish green with medium color intensity, a hue that maintains excellent transparency without becoming muddy under mixed lighting. Polish is excellent, the facet junctions crisp, and the facet symmetry consistent, indicating careful lapidary work. The stone is heat treated, a common and stable enhancement for prasiolite that converts natural pale green or amethyst source material to this appealing green tone. Sourced from Madagascar, this gem sits within the quartz family and exhibits a refractive index typical of quartz at approximately 1.544 to 1.553, with a birefringence value near 0.009, values that contribute to its steady, glassy luster and predictable optical response in faceted jewelry.

Beyond its measurable attributes this yellowish green prasiolite carries a romantic provenance in its color and clarity, a narrative we share from the cutting table to the client. The soft green edge of the hue evokes the first leaf of spring, a private promise between two people that unfurls quietly and with conviction, and the very very slightly included clarity acts as an honest memory within that promise, a tiny internal trace that proves the gem is natural and lived in, not flawless by artifice. Imagine this emerald cut set in a simple bezel or a low profile prong mount so the step cut geometry and rectangular light windows sing, worn by someone who appreciates restraint and subtlety. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this prasiolite as a piece both technically refined and emotionally resonant, ready for bespoke mounting or as the centerpiece for a meaningful commission, and we are available to provide additional imagery, gemological documentation, and personalized setting recommendations to suit your design and wear preferences.