1.90 Ct. Precious Topaz from Brazil

From the warm core of Brazil to the light in your hand, this precious topaz carries a story that begins in ancient rivers and volcanic flows, where crystal pockets slowly formed under conditions that favor purity and color. Our cutters at The Natural Gemstone Company imagine that origin with every step, because we know that a gemstone is more than weight and hue. This piece is a transparent 1.90 carat oval shape orangish yellow topaz, with measurements of 8.96 x 6.64 x 3.83 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and an excellent polish that sings when it catches daylight. Miners down to the rough, then the hands of master lapidaries, then careful quality evaluation, all have contributed to the gem you see here. The stone has been heat treated, a common and accepted enhancement that awakens the medium intense color and refines tone while preserving the natural character that only Brazilian topaz can claim. The clarity grade is described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the gem reads as transparent to the naked eye, and yet retains the authentic fingerprint of the earth that makes each specimen unique.

When I place this topaz beside stories of famous gems in history, it holds its own in warmth and appeal, and offers advantages that those museum pieces cannot give to you. Think of the legendary golden stones that have graced crowns and collections, the yellow diamonds that are celebrated for rarity, or the imperial topazes of Brazil that launched a legacy of admiration for this color family. This 1.90 carat topaz evokes that same sunlit presence, yet its mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation in a way that is friendly to modern jewelry, balancing vintage charm with lively sparkle. Compared to large yellow diamonds, which command a particular market and provenance, this topaz offers a similarly arresting color at a much more approachable scale, making the sensation of historic splendor available to an owner who intends to wear history rather than display it under glass. The medium intense orangish yellow tone is not merely bright, it is complex. It sits between the warmth of fine citrines and the richer depth of imperial topaz, and because it is heated and finely polished, it presents evenness of tone and a lively face up color that will perform beautifully in an open setting.

As a gem specialist at The Natural Gemstone Company I see how customers respond when a stone feels both honest and exceptional. In a ring this oval topaz will sit comfortably in everyday wear, its proportions of 8.96 by 6.64 by 3.83 mm offering an elegant table and pleasing profile without overwhelming the hand. The very very slightly included clarity gives confidence to the eye and durability to the piece, and the excellent polish ensures that light dances across the surface rather than being swallowed. For the person seeking a piece with lineage and modern sensibility, this topaz is a superb choice. It invites comparisons to celebrated stones, yet its true value is personal. It is an affordable way to embrace a storied yellow gemstone tradition, it is a responsibly sourced treasure from Brazil, and it is a finished jewel ready to be set into a bespoke design that reflects your life and intentions. If you wish I can recommend settings that enhance the oval silhouette and the mixed brilliant cut, and I will describe care guidelines so the heat treated topaz continues to shine for generations.