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

From the misted highlands of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a crystal was born, carrying within it the slow work of earth and time, a smoky rutilated quartz that matured over millennia as clear silica gathered and trapped metallic filaments of rutile, each needle like a snippet of the mountain breeze frozen in stone. Miners who have worked these veins for generations recognized this material not only for its beauty, but for its story, and the piece you see began its journey as raw, glittering rock within those storied hills. Collected with care and respect for traditional practices, the rough was selected for its transparency and the dramatic network of dark, hairlike rutile inclusions that give this variety its unique character. The smoky tone that gently suffuses the quartz evokes dusk, lending a contemplative presence to the stone, while the rutiles trace energetic pathways through the interior, making every glance a new discovery.

At our workshop this rough transformed into a graceful oval cabochon weighing 25.69 carat, measuring 23.38 by 17.39 by 8.94 millimeters, and showing a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, with a medium intense color intensity and an excellent polish that brings the surface to a soft, luminous sheen. No enhancement has been applied, the gem remaining entirely natural, a testament to the patient hands that shaped it and the honest provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The cabochon cut emphasizes the interplay of light and the needle like rutile, creating a silky depth that suits both bold statement jewelry and refined heirloom pieces. Whether set as a center stone in a ring, a pendant that catches light against skin, or a collector cabinet treasure, this smoky rutilated quartz offers personality and provenance in equal measure. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this gem as more than an object, it is a fragment of earth history, a crafted keepsake that carries the landscapes and the people of its origin, ready to become part of your story.