2.23 Ct. Precious Topaz from Brazil

There is a timeless quality to gemstones that reach us from the oldest mines, a continuity of light and meaning that travels through generations. This pear shaped yellowish orange precious topaz evokes that same sense of enduring beauty, a stone that speaks of sunlight captured and held in crystal form. Topaz has long been prized in cultures across continents, from classical antiquity where it was associated with strength and protection, to the later lapidaries who set it into signet rings and devotional jewels. The Brazilian origin of this piece ties it to a modern chapter of that long story, to the fields and washes of Minas Gerais where rich pockets of topaz have been found and carefully recovered. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that lineage by presenting this gem as both a present day treasure and a link to the past, a jewel built to be passed down and to carry its light forward for decades and centuries.

This is a beautiful transparent 2.23 carat pear shape precious topaz, with dimensions of 16.63 x 4.56 x 3.59 mm. Its hue is a warm yellowish orange, with a medium intense color intensity that feels neither subdued nor overly theatrical, but perfectly elegant and wearable. The clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, a mark of natural character that does not diminish the gem s overall brilliance and transparency. The cut is a mixed brilliant, and the polish is excellent, giving the surface a mirror like finish that enhances every facet s interaction with light. Importantly this topaz has no enhancement, a wholly natural expression of color and form from its Brazilian origin. These combined attributes create a gem that looks substantial in the hand yet remains graceful on the ear or neck, a conscious balance between presence and refinement.

The mixed brilliant cut of this pear shaped topaz is central to its luminous personality, and it is here that craft and nature most elegantly intersect. A mixed brilliant cut pairs brilliant facets with carefully arranged pavilion facets, capturing the best of light performance while respecting the stone s natural color. The crown facets act like a window that admits light into the gem, dispersing and scattering it across the interior planes, while the pavilion facets gather that light and direct it back through the table and crown, creating lively brilliance and scintillation. In this topaz the facet arrangement has been executed to accentuate both sparkle and warmth, so that flashes of bright white brilliance play against deeper orange glints of color, giving the stone a dynamic depth. The pear shape itself contributes to the effect, drawing the eye along its elegant line so that light seems to travel from tip to head, elongating the impression of the wearer s neckline when set as a pendant, or adding a graceful teardrop of color in an earring. The excellent polish ensures that light meets each facet with minimal interruption, and the absence of enhancement means that what you see is pure, natural topaz, its inherent refractive qualities preserved and celebrated by the cut.

A gem of this nature becomes more than a single object, it becomes a story to be worn. With its substantial yet refined dimensions and its warm yellowish orange glow, this 2.23 carat pear shape topaz lends itself to many classic settings that emphasize longevity and legacy. As a solitaire pendant it will read like a modern relic, an heirloom designed to fit seamlessly into daily life while commanding attention at evening events. In a three stone ring it will stand as the sunlit center of a family story, and in matched pairs it will create movement and narrative in an earring that catches light with every turn. At The Natural Gemstone Company we can advise on settings that complement the stone s mixed brilliant cut and proportions, ensuring that bezel and prong work allow for optimal light entry and reflection. Our commitment to responsibly sourced, unenhanced gemstones means that this topaz arrives with a clear provenance and a promise of authenticity, ready to be set into a piece that will be treasured across generations. If you value history, craftsmanship, and the quiet power of natural color, this topaz offers a rare combination of all three, a luminous companion to the traditions you choose to carry forward.