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3.86 Ct. Lemon Quartz from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Jul 23
Item ID: | K27045 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 11.69 Width: 9.54 Height: 5.74 |
Weight: | 3.86 Ct. |
Color: help | Lemon |
Color intensity: help | Light |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $40 |
Steeped in the quiet romance of classic gem lore, this transparent 3.86 carat oval lemon quartz embodies a timeless elegance that recalls centuries of jewelry tradition. Mined in Madagascar and offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, this stone measures 11.69 millimeters by 9.54 millimeters by 5.74 millimeters, and is expertly shaped into a graceful oval with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes scintillation and return of light. The gem displays a light color intensity that reads as a fresh, sunlit lemon tone, and its clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, ensuring that the stone retains a clear, open view that will age with dignity. With an excellent polish and no enhancement, this lemon quartz presents as a pure, natural specimen, perfect for those who value unaltered beauty and provenance rooted in Madagascar, a source renowned for fine quartz varieties.
Beyond its aesthetic lineage, this lemon quartz is eminently suited to daily wear, offering a practical durability that complements its classic appearance. Quartz rates a Mohs hardness of 7, providing solid resistance to everyday scratching while also benefiting from the mineral family characteristic of no true cleavage, which reduces the risk of splitting under normal wear conditions. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish enhance surface durability by distributing light and wear evenly, and the very slightly included clarity means minor internal features do not compromise structural integrity. For everyday settings, consider a protective bezel or a secure four prong mounting, and for added brilliance a halo or pavé surround will both protect and frame the gem in timeless style. Routine care is simple, using warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals and extreme thermal shocks to preserve the stone over decades of use. At The Natural Gemstone Company we pride ourselves on sourcing and presenting stones that marry historical allure with practical longevity, delivering a lemon quartz that will serve as an heirloom of quiet distinction for years to come.
