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9.17 Ct. Greenish Yellow (Lemon Quartz) Quartz from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 21
Item ID: | K26892 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 14.91 Width: 11.75 Height: 9.34 |
Weight: | 9.17 Ct. |
Color: help | Greenish Yellow (Lemon Quartz) |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $40 |
From the sun warmed soils of Madagascar this lemon quartz began as a quiet reservoir of silica, slowly crystallizing over eons into a clear, noble form. Miners handed down local knowledge to extract pockets of gem material with care, and artisans at The Natural Gemstone Company then selected a single transparent parcel to become the 9.17 carat oval that you see. With dimensions of 14.91 x 11.75 x 9.34 mm the gem was faceted in a mixed brilliant style to maximize its internal fire and to balance the oval silhouette, the clarity grade evaluated as eye clean at eye level, the intense greenish yellow tone left untreated with no enhancement, and the polish brought to an excellent finish so that light passes through each facet with lively precision. This is a stone that still carries the story of earth, of hands, and of time, all visible in the way it glows when turned beneath a light.
When compared to the great gemstones of history this lemon quartz offers a different kind of prestige, one founded on purity and honesty rather than provenance by fame alone. Its luminous greenish yellow is reminiscent of historic yellow diamonds admired by royalty, while its crystalline clarity recalls the gem quality that once made ancient peridot prized in Mediterranean courts. Unlike many celebrated stones that were altered or upgraded, this piece presents itself without enhancement, a trait that collectors and connoisseurs will value as much as they value the sparkle of a famed yellow diamond. Its size near nine carats, transparent body, and the careful mixed brilliant faceting make it an exceptional candidate for a centerpiece ring or an heirloom pendant, a jewel that links the flamboyant glow of famous gems to the accessible elegance of quartz. Offered by The Natural Gemstone Company this Madagascar lemon quartz is a narrative worn on the hand, a reminder that some of the most compelling treasures are those that tell where they came from, how they were shaped, and why they will be cherished.
