0.68 Ct. Topaz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One exquisite treasure awaits the discerning collector, a transparent 0.68 carat emerald cut shape blue topaz, with precise dimensions of 6.07 x 4.05 x 3.01 mm, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. This gem has been cut in the classic emerald style, where long step facets produce an elegant architectural beauty. Its clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in combination with its excellent polish allows light to travel and reflect with minimal interruption. The color intensity is medium light, offering a refined blue that reads as both fresh and timeless. The stone has undergone enhancement through irradiation, a standard and stable treatment used to achieve this alluring blue hue, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing gemstones with exceptional character and provenance. There is a rare feeling to this individual stone, a single example of nature and expert craftsmanship converging, making it an object that speaks to exclusivity and careful curatorship.

The emerald cut magnifies the qualities that make elite gemstones so sought after, favoring purity of color and crystalline clarity over excessive brilliance. In this blue topaz the step facets create broad planes of light, allowing the eye to glide across soft flashes and calm mirrors, rather than a chaotic play of tiny sparks. Because of its very very slightly included clarity, the facets retain uninterrupted surfaces that emphasize internal depth and the subtle variations of blue that occur within. The excellent polish enhances each facet edge, so that when the gem is set in a bespoke piece the polished faces seem to float in the metal setting. An emerald cut of this size and proportion is ideal as the focal point of a collector ring or a refined pendant, where the stone can be appreciated at leisure. Its medium light intensity makes it adaptable, neither overpowering nor timid, so the wearer becomes part of an exclusive circle who understand understated magnificence.

How this topaz performs under varied lighting is part of its private appeal, a trait that reveals a new personality in every environment. In bright direct sunlight the blue becomes vivid and crystalline, the iridescent planes catching broad flashes that read as a clear azure, while the step facets create contrasting light and dark bands that emphasize the cut. Under soft, diffused daylight the color deepens gently, presenting a calm sea like tone, and the stone shows a glassy clarity that invites close inspection. Warm incandescent light introduces a subtle warmth to the blue, softening edges and producing a richer, almost oceanic hue that feels intimate and luxurious. Under modern cool LED light the gem takes on a crisp clarity, the edges of each facet defined and precise, appealing to those who prize a clean and contemporary aesthetic. In candlelight or other low, warm illumination the blue topaz adopts a more mysterious presence, displaying slow moving flashes and a gentle internal glow that turns the gem into a private companion for evening moments. Even in moonlight the stone retains a quiet luster, a whisper of blue that speaks of restraint and elegance. When mounted under display lighting or a spotlight the step facets reward the viewer with elegant mirrors and dramatic contrast, making the gem appear larger and more commanding than its carat weight might suggest.

To own this blue topaz is to join a small and select group who value provenance, craftsmanship, and rarity, a principle at the heart of The Natural Gemstone Company. This is not a mass produced item, it is a singular specimen, chosen for its harmony of cut, clarity, and color, and for the quiet confidence it bestows upon the wearer. Consider commissioning a bespoke mounting that complements the emerald cut, perhaps a minimal bezel to emphasize the geometry, or a fine prong setting to let light enter freely, each choice transforming the stone into a unique heirloom. Care is straightforward, gentle cleaning with warm water and mild soap preserves the polish and color, and professional inspections will ensure the setting continues to present the gem to its full advantage. For collectors and connoisseurs who understand that true luxury is defined by scarcity and story, this 0.68 carat Ceylon blue topaz offers an ownership experience that is both personal and prestigious. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to explore acquisition and bespoke setting options, and secure a piece that will be admired now and treasured for generations.