17.85 Ct. Smokey Quartz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a slow and dignified beauty to the brown smokey quartz offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, a stone that speaks to the quiet legacy of earth formed over ages. Smokey quartz has long been associated with grounding and protection, prized in antiquity for its warm, autumnal tones that mirror the soot and amber of ancient hearth fires. This particular gem, sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, carries that same sense of history, while its oval outline and mixed brilliant cut translate tradition into a classical elegance that is at once timeless and modern. Paired in design with a companion such as White Opal, this smokey quartz becomes part of a narrative that blends solidity and light, the deep brown glow of the quartz set against the opal white play of color, creating a composition that would feel right in an heirloom ring or a pendant crafted to be passed down.

At the heart of this offering is the stone weight, a precise and valuable declaration of rarity and presence, 17.85 carat. The dimensions of this oval are 22.05 x 16.03 x 9.29 mm, measurements that confirm a substantial physical presence on the hand or in a setting. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to balance brilliance and depth, allowing facets to catch light across the surface and reveal the intense color intensity within. Transparency is beautiful and clear, and the clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a level of clarity that reads as pristine to the naked eye while still honoring the natural character of the crystal. The polish is excellent, a finish that gives the gem a satiny sheen and accentuates facet edges without overstatement. There has been no enhancement performed on this stone, a truthful gem from the mine to the cutter, carrying with it the authentic mark of its origin in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.

Weight in a gemstone is not merely a number, it shapes perception of value and the very rarity that collectors and connoisseurs seek. A gem of 17.85 carat in the category of faceted smokey quartz is notable, because weight is proportionate to the time and material required to present a gem of such dimension and clarity. When a piece of rough yields a faceted stone in the high teen carat range, it reflects an uncommon marriage of deep color and clean crystal structure, elements not often found together in larger sizes. For designers this weight provides freedom, allowing for bold bezel settings or classic prong mounts that secure the gem while letting it dominate the composition. For collectors the weight is a marker of scarcity, a measurable characteristic that factors into appraisal and desirability. From a jewelry fabrication perspective, working with 17.85 carat ensures that a finished piece attains a substantial presence, a gravitas that smaller stones cannot emulate, and when set beside a White Opal the contrast becomes a study in balance, the smoky depth counterpointing the opal whiteness.

To choose this smokey quartz from The Natural Gemstone Company is to choose a stone that honors the past while promising longevity. The gem invites a setting that will become a family mark, a talisman that retains both its material value and its story. Consider this stone as the centerpiece in a signet style ring, a locket that opens to reveal a memory, or as an artful pendant framed by soft metalwork and small accent stones that do not compete with its tone and weight. Care for the gem with gentle cleaning in mild soapy water and avoid harsh temperature shocks, and its surface and polish will remain as enduring as its origin. The combination with a White Opal in a companion piece can create a dialogue between the grounded and the ethereal, a wearable story of earth and light that will resonate across generations. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this smokey quartz as a rare offering, one in which the substantial 17.85 carat weight becomes the measure of its rarity, the basis of its value, and the promise of a lasting legacy.