15.40 Ct. Smokey Quartz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Deep beneath the ancient highlands of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where tectonic plates have pressed and folded the earth over epochs, this brown smokey quartz began its journey millions of years ago. Silica rich fluids seeped into cracks and voids inside metamorphic host rocks, and over vast stretches of time heat and pressure coaxed microscopic crystals to align and grow. Natural irradiation from surrounding radioactive minerals gradually induced the warm brown tone that now defines this gem, a tone that is neither weak nor washed out, but intense in color intensity and alive when light passes through. As the stone cooled and the surrounding rock slowly eroded away, what remained was a crystal with exceptional transparency and internal harmony. Unlike fast treated or synthesized alternatives, this piece retains the unhurried story of geological time in every facet and plane, a silent chronicle written in silica and heat, preserved by nature until it was discovered and brought to skilled cutters who respected its natural genesis.

In form and finish this smokey quartz stands apart from many market options, it weighs 15.40 carat, it is an oval shape that measures 22.15 x 16.05 x 7.33 mm, and it has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes return of light while maintaining a classic silhouette. At eye level this gemstone is eye clean, a clarity grade that outperforms many commercial stones that require magnification to hide fractures and inclusions. The color is intense, and the polish is excellent, producing mirror like facets that scintillate with warming brown flashes. There has been no enhancement applied, so what you see is wholly natural, not irradiated or heat treated to mimic depth or hue. Compared to smoky quartz offered by mass dealers, which often rely on lower clarity material, inconsistent cuts, or post mine treatments, this gem delivers transparent beauty, honest provenance from Ceylon, and craftsmanship that preserves its original character. For collectors or designers who prefer a different aesthetic, we also offer fine white opal varieties such as White Opal, which showcase play of color rather than the warm, grounding neutrality of smokey quartz, and each species carries its own appeal depending on the desired effect in jewelry.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this Ceylon smokey quartz as a superior choice for those who want substantial size without sacrificing optical quality. Many stones of similar carat weight are sold clouded or heavily included, or they are sized without attention to cut proportions, resulting in flat appearance and muted brilliance. This oval mixed brilliant cut balances crown and pavilion angles to give lively depth, and the excellent polish ensures longevity and ease of setting, so the gem will sit confidently in rings, pendants, or one of a kind commissions. The natural origin and no enhancement status add tangible resale value when compared with treated alternatives, and the eye clean clarity reduces the need for protective settings, enabling open designs that highlight light play and natural warmth. For buyers choosing between dark citrine, low grade smoky quartz, or imported treated pieces, this natural Ceylon stone offers a rare combination of size, clarity, color, and craftsmanship, and it is an honest representation of geological time and human skill harmonized into a single gem. When you select this smokey quartz from The Natural Gemstone Company you are choosing provenance and integrity, a gem that tells a story that began millions of years ago, and a piece that will become a lasting signature in any fine jewelry creation.