8.76 Ct. Smokey Quartz from Brazil

This smoky quartz began its story deep within the ancient formations of Brazil, a land that has long produced some of the world’s most expressive quartz specimens. Born from silica rich fluids and subtly kissed by natural radiation over millennia, this crystal slowly acquired its warm, earthy brown tone, a color that reads as both luxurious and grounding. Our miners and field partners in Brazil selected the rough for its clarity and body color, recognizing early the potential of a piece that could become an exceptional focal point. From the moment the rough left the mine, it was handled with respect, transported to skilled cutters who understood how to reveal its inner fire and retain its natural character. Each facet of this gem tells a chapter of that geological story, from subterranean pressure to the glint of sunlight on a Brazilian hillside, and that lineage is preserved and honored by The Natural Gemstone Company.

In the hands of an experienced lapidary this rough became a precision round mixed brilliant, a cut chosen to balance maximum brilliance with a deep, resonant color that remains intense in every light. The finished stone weighs 8.76 carats and measures 14.06 x 14.04 x 9.47 mm, dimensions that give it a commanding presence without overwhelming a design. Its mixed brilliant faceting brings scintillation to the surface and a luminous star of light from the center, while the excellent polish ensures each facet returns light with crisp clarity. At eye level the clarity grade is very very slightly included, a subtle authenticity that affirms the gem is natural and unenhanced. There has been no enhancement, and that purity is a point of pride for collectors and designers who value traceable origin and untreated beauty. The result is a transparent, intensely colored brown smoky quartz, a stone whose tone can read classical or contemporary depending on the setting.

For custom jewelry this particular stone is an ideal canvas, its round shape and generous 14 millimeter diameter lending themselves to a multitude of bespoke designs. As a ring center it translates into a striking cocktail or statement ring that commands attention, while its depth of 9.47 mm gives jewelers room to craft secure prong or bezel settings that protect the pavilion and crown, preserving the gem through daily wear. Designers will appreciate how the mixed brilliant cut plays with halo settings, with smaller accent stones enhancing the central glow without competing with the stone’s intense color. For a pendant the weight and size allow the gem to hang elegantly close to the throat, catching light with every movement, and for cufflinks or men’s signets the round profile offers classic symmetry and bold presence. The very very slightly included clarity indicates the stone is essentially eye clean, making it perfect for open settings where light can travel freely through the pavilion, and its stability as quartz, hardness 7 on the Mohs scale, means it is suitable for wear in rings and everyday pieces with appropriate care. At The Natural Gemstone Company we curate and present pieces like this smoky quartz with detailed measurements and provenance so custom jewelers can design with confidence, knowing the gem is natural, unenhanced, and cut to bring out the best of its origin story. If you are imagining a bespoke piece that balances earthbound warmth with refined sparkle, this 8.76 carat round brown smoky quartz from Brazil awaits translation into a one of a kind creation.