9.16 Ct. White Opal from Russia

Imagine holding a sunbeam that has been patiently transformed into a gem, a lemon glow captured and cut into a pear shape that feels like it was made to rest against the heart, a jewel that promises to become the quiet hero of every memory it touches. This transparent 9.16 carat lemon quartz radiates warmth and optimism, its mixed brilliant cut sending playful flashes of light with every tilt, as if the gem itself were whispering stories of bright mornings and tender promises. At 17.78 x 12.56 x 7.81 mm the stone has a presence that is both graceful and commanding, perfect for a pendant that draws the eye or a ring that turns every handshake into a moment of shared wonder, its medium color intensity bathing skin in a flattering, citrine like glow that lifts the spirit. The polish is excellent, a mirror finish that magnifies the gem’s inner life, and the clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a natural fingerprint that serves as a reminder that this beauty is real, formed by the earth and untouched by artificial enhancement, no enhancement, a pure story told in crystal clarity.

There is a deeper magic woven into this stone, found in its place of origin, Russia, a land with a long and storied relationship with gemstones, where miners and lapidaries have worked through generations to reveal nature’s most honest treasures. Russian provenance adds provenance and character, a layer of history that elevates the lemon quartz beyond mere beauty, into an heirloom quality piece that carries the cool, noble air of its homeland. When you choose a gem from a specific origin, you are not only choosing color and cut, you are choosing continuity, a connection to a landscape and a community that shaped the crystal over millennia, and that connection increases desirability and long term value. The mixed brilliant cut of this pear shaped gem reflects a considered craftsmanship that maximizes light return while maintaining the elegant silhouette of the pear shape, a balance of brilliance and poise that jewelers and collectors appreciate, and when a gem is both well proportioned and clearly documented in weight, dimensions, cut style, polish, and enhancement status, it becomes easier to pass on, easier to frame into bespoke settings, and easier to love for a lifetime.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we see this 9.16 carat lemon quartz as more than a stone, it is an emotional anchor, a gift that marks a beginning, a renewal, a celebration of light in everyday life. Picture it set above delicate White Opal accents, the warm lemon tone of the quartz lifted by the milky flashes of play in the opal, a duet that balances warmth and mystique, daylit cheer and moonlit mystery. For a bride who wants something unexpected, a mother who deserves a tangible thanks, a lover who wishes to promise a sunny future, this gem is an invitation to create a memory that will be handed down. We invite you to imagine the moment of receiving this lemon quartz, the quiet intake of breath as its facets scatter light across a room, the way its presence seems to make ordinary moments feel ceremonial, and the knowledge that it is natural, unenhanced, responsibly sourced from Russia, precisely measured at 17.78 x 12.56 x 7.81 mm, and finished with an excellent polish, makes it a confident choice. Allow The Natural Gemstone Company to help you bring this gem into your life, to design a setting that honors its pear shape and mixed brilliant cut, to combine it with White Opal or other stones to tell your personal story, and to transform a single piece of quartz into a living memory that sparkles with meaning for decades to come.