13.01 Ct. Cabochon Rutilated Quartz from India

From deep within the mineral-rich veins of India this yellow rutilated quartz began its long journey, forming slowly as silica crystallized around fine threads of rutile, each golden needle frozen in time. Miners who know these pockets by sight and experience carefully extract the rough material, preserving the internal beauty rather than destroying it, and the stone is then hand-selected for transparency and character. You can almost feel the geology as you look at the piece, a 13.01 carat specimen whose medium color intensity allows both the warm refuge of the yellow rutile and the clear quartz body to speak, the golden inclusions crossing the crystal like lightning captured in amber. At The Natural Gemstone Company we respect that history, and we work with cutters who honor the natural patterns, choosing a freeform shape that follows the stone rather than forcing it into a standard silhouette, so every needle and internal plane is shown to best effect.

After selection the rough was shaped and polished to bring out clarity without erasing the stone story, the finished gem measuring 25.11 by 15.08 by 5.05 mm, with an excellent polish that delivers luster and depth. The cut is recorded as n slash a because the freeform approach is intentional, allowing the stone to remain unique, and there are no enhancements, the beauty is entirely natural. This rutilated quartz will make a striking centerpiece for bespoke jewelry, a pendant, or an artisan ring where the freeform outline can be set to display the most dramatic needle patterns. For care, gentle cleaning with mild soap and a soft brush is best, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme heat to preserve the polish and internal harmony. Each gem sent from The Natural Gemstone Company is photographed and documented so you can trace its beauty back to the moment it was chosen, and we are happy to discuss setting options and design ideas that will honor the quartz story. If you seek a stone with provenance, visible geology, and the warm, metallic luster of golden rutile, this transparent 13.01 carat freeform from India is ready to become the next chapter in your jewelry collection.