17.71 Ct. Cabochon Smokey Quartz from Brazil

This 17.71 carat round brown smokey quartz from Brazil, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, is an exceptional example of natural beauty and commercial sense. Measuring 16.92 x 16.87 x 8.24 mm, the stone occupies a significant visual footprint while retaining comfortable proportions for a wide range of jewelry designs. Its cabochon cut highlights a smooth, domed surface, creating a warm, enveloping depth of tone that faceted stones cannot replicate. The gem is semi translucent with an intense color intensity, a combination that allows the surface glow to play over a rich brown body tone, giving it a classic, versatile look that moves easily from daytime elegance to evening presence. With an excellent polish and no enhancement, this smokey quartz is offered in its natural state, appealing to collectors and designers who prioritize authenticity and long term stability in their materials.

When compared to other options in the market, this Brazilian cabochon stands out in several important ways. Many buyers seeking warm brown gemstones encounter glass imitations, heat altered quartz, or lower clarity stones that require fillers or coating to achieve an attractive finish. This cabochon requires no such interventions, providing a clean, honest canvas that will hold its value and patina. Compared to faceted smoky quartz of similar carat weight, the cabochon presents a much larger face up appearance, maximizing visual impact while often costing less per millimeter of visible surface. Against alternative brown gems such as brown topaz or brown zircon, this natural quartz offers superior affordability without sacrificing presence, and with a hardness near 7 on the Mohs scale it offers practical durability for everyday wear, a benefit not always matched by softer brown gemstones.

The gemstone also compares favorably to many commercially available Brazilian pieces due to its combination of size, cut, color intensity, and finish. Brazilian smoky quartz is already respected for its consistent tone and clean crystal formation, but large cabochons with such even color and high polish are less common. The cabochon style emphasizes the stone s organic character, and with the dimensions noted this piece will sit beautifully in bezel settings, halo mounts, or as the centerpiece of a statement pendant. For designers and custom jewelers, the even dome and symmetrical round outline reduce the need for extra cutting and minimize waste, which translates into better value and faster turnaround when integrating the stone into finished pieces.

Choosing this smokey quartz from The Natural Gemstone Company means selecting a stone that balances aesthetic appeal, ethical confidence, and market wise value. The lack of enhancement provides reassurance to collectors and resale buyers, and the Brazilian origin signals a reputable source known for producing collectible quartz. Whether you are comparing this cabochon to treated quartz, smaller or lower polished pieces, or more expensive brown gemstones, the strengths are clear. The substantial 17.71 carat weight and the generous 16.92 x 16.87 x 8.24 mm dimensions give designers a commanding element to work with, the intense color and semi translucent clarity deliver immediate eye appeal, and the excellent polish ensures the finished jewelry will present with a refined, professional look. For anyone seeking a large, natural, and beautifully finished smokey quartz that offers both uniqueness and sensible value, this cabochon from The Natural Gemstone Company is an outstanding choice.