12.50 Ct. Cabochon Rutilated Quartz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional rutilated quartz from The Natural Gemstone Company is a rare and beautiful specimen, offered as one transparent, oval shaped cabochon weighing 12.50 carats, with dimensions 18.95 x 11.85 x 7.80 mm. The gem displays a delicate bluish grey body tone with a light color intensity that allows internal features to show with clarity and elegance. Cut as a cabochon to best present the fine needle like rutile inclusions, it has been evaluated at eye level and graded as very slightly included, which means it reads as clean to most observers while offering the character and interest that collectors and designers prize. The polish is excellent, creating a smooth, glossy surface that enhances the play of light through the stone and gives the cabochon a soft luminous sheen. There has been no enhancement to this natural gem, a detail that ensures authenticity and long term stability, and the origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a locality renowned for producing high quality quartz specimens with distinctive and attractive inclusions.

Visually this rutilated quartz is captivating because of the fine network of titanium dioxide needles that traverse the interior, appearing as silvery to slightly grey linear accents against the transparent bluish grey field. The patterning is artful and organic, with some needles crossing to create delicate geometric intersections, and others running parallel to suggest movement and depth. Because the stone is cut as a cabochon, the needles remain intact and visible from multiple angles, making the gem an excellent focal point for a pendant where the light can travel through the stone and reveal the rutile pattern in varying intensities. The oval shape and generous proportion make it equally suitable for a statement cocktail ring, a bespoke brooch, or a distinctive pair of matched pieces for a collector who appreciates singularity in natural formation. Designers often set a rutilated quartz like this in yellow gold to warm the bluish grey tones, in white gold or platinum for a contemporary refined aesthetic, or in mixed metal settings where the contrasting hues emphasize the needles.

For buyers and collectors who value provenance and craftsmanship, this rutilated quartz offers both natural authenticity and aesthetic versatility. The fact that there is no enhancement and that the stone originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka is important for those seeking natural, responsibly sourced gems, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the description and evaluation provided. Care for this cabochon is straightforward, with gentle cleaning recommended using a soft cloth and warm soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners to preserve the polish and the integrity of the inclusions. For commissioning a setting, consider a bezel or semi bezel to protect the edges while allowing the cabochon to be the visible hero of the design, and discuss custom mounting options with our design consultants to create a piece that showcases the stone to its fullest. If you would like additional high resolution images, measurements, or a video to view the rutile pattern in motion, please contact The Natural Gemstone Company and we will be pleased to assist with further details, price quotation, and bespoke design suggestions.