15.50 Ct. Scapolite from Brazil

I am delighted to present an exceptional statement gem from The Natural Gemstone Company, a transparent yellow scapolite of rare scale and poise, weighing a substantial 15.50 carats, cut into an elegant oval form that measures 18.31 x 14.64 x 10.14 mm, furnished with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize scintillation and depth, graded at very very slightly included at eye level for a clarity that reads as pristine to the wearer, and finished with an excellent polish that allows every facet to play with light as if choreographed. This is a stone of natural integrity, with no enhancement, and a warm provenance that traces back to Brazil where the finest yellow scapolites are unearthed, stones known for their crystalline transparency and pure, sunlit hues. The medium color intensity of this piece strikes a perfect balance between subtlety and presence, offering a luminous golden tone that flatters the complexion without overwhelming it, and an overall presentation that announces refinement rather than ostentation. For the collector who understands that true luxury is measured in authenticity and provenance, this scapolite represents not simply a jewel, but a tangible achievement of taste, a piece that signals discernment and an appreciation for nature rendered with masterful cutting and finish.

When considered alongside more familiar gems this scapolite distinguishes itself in both character and visual performance, offering a type of brilliance that is comparably rare and refreshingly unique. Diamonds, long venerated for their uncompromising fire and brilliance, display extreme light return due to a very high refractive index and carefully proportioned faceting, whereas scapolite’s mixed brilliant cut leverages its own optical virtues to create a softer, honeyed radiance that is no less captivating in intimate light, and more flattering in larger sizes, where an expansive table and well placed facets permit a luminous, warm glow that invites close inspection. Against citrine and common yellow topaz, which can sometimes read flat or heavily saturated, this scapolite introduces a crystalline clarity and a crisp facet definition that creates lively scintillation and a more complex interplay between light and color. Compared with yellow sapphire, which tends toward a denser, more saturated color and a weighty brilliance, the scapolite offers airy elegance and a lighter, sunlit vibrancy that allows the wearer to carry larger carat weights without the visual intensity that can overwhelm a design. The mixed brilliant cut of this oval piece further enhances contrast and movement, producing flashes of light and a dynamic performance when the gem tilts and turns, a visual poem that reads differently in daylight and in evening illumination, always maintaining a sense of naturalness and purity because there is no enhancement to alter its original charm.

To own this 15.50 carat Brazilian yellow scapolite is to claim a jewel that will stand apart in any collection, an emblem of understated power and cultivated taste, and a conversation piece that transforms both classical and contemporary settings with ease. Envision this stone set as a solitaire surrounded by a subtle ribbon of pavé to amplify its central warmth, or secured in a sleek platinum bezel to highlight the modern lines of the oval cut, the excellent polish ensuring a silky finish where metal meets gem. For bespoke commissions The Natural Gemstone Company can advise on proportions and metal choices to balance the medium color intensity and to optimize light performance, recommending warm golds to echo the golden hue and cool metals to contrast and sharpen its clarity. The fact that this scapolite is natural and untreated amplifies its desirability for collectors who prize geological honesty, and its scale at 15.50 carats invites creative freedom from jewelry designers seeking a centerpiece that commands admiration without shouting. In short, this is more than a gemstone, it is an affirmation of refined living and considered acquisition, a piece we are proud to present and to guide you in owning, for those who understand that true luxury is the quiet confidence of a singular and impeccably chosen treasure.