0.87 Ct. Topaz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the red earth of Sri Lanka to the refined sparkle that catches the eye, this white topaz tells a story of place and patience. Born in the gem gravels near Ratnapura, the city long celebrated as the City of Gems, the rough crystal was unearthed by hands that have worked these soils for generations. In Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, miners have read the river terraces and old alluvial beds for centuries, following ancient knowledge passed down through families. The stone began life as a modest rough, carried in pans and sieves, sorted by light and weight, then sent to skilled lapidaries who saw not a pebble, but a potential heirloom. Every facet of its journey is a thread in a larger tapestry, a connection between the island s mineral wealth and the traditions of gem cutting that refined rulers and merchants once prized. When you hold this gem you are holding a fragment of that legacy, a link to ancient trade routes and the artisanal expertise that turns nature s geometry into wearable art.

The gem itself is an elegant example of classical geometry and modern craftsmanship, a transparent 0.87 carat white topaz, emerald cut, with dimensions 6.08 x 4.10 x 3.27 mm, clarity very slightly included evaluated at eye level, colorless color intensity, and an excellent polish. The emerald cut allows for broad, step facets that create a hall of mirrors effect, emphasizing clarity and depth rather than scattering light into a loud sparkle. That quiet, architectural brilliance invites comparisons to some of history s most storied stones. Think of the crisp, tabled planes of the emerald cut diamonds favored by royalty, or the disciplined form of the famed great stones of history, where symmetry and purity were prized as symbols of power and refinement. Unlike a diamond such as the Koh i Noor in its legendary history, this topaz offers an approachable scale of beauty, a clear, colorless purity that reflects light with a dignified calm. Its origin in Ceylon aligns it with the island s illustrious gems, which historically included sapphires set into regal collections, yet this white topaz presents an alternative narrative, one of understated elegance and attainable luxury. The enhancement by heat treatment is a standard, stable practice, disclosed and respected in the trade, applied to reveal the gem s full crystalline clarity, and the excellent polish speaks to the hands that faithfully finished each facet to maximize luster and line.

What this stone offers that is uniquely valuable is a combination of story, form, and honest provenance, curated and offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. It carries the touch of Sri Lanka s mining heritage, the precision of master cutters, and the practicality of a durable gem for contemporary life. With a Mohs scale hardness 8, it resists everyday wear better than many softer gems, yet it remains easy to set in an array of styles, from a sleek solitaire engagement ring that channels the calm of Art Deco sophistication, to a pendant or pair of earrings where the emerald cut s clean planes can be admired up close. Compared to the great famous stones whose fame grew out of imperial treasuries and dramatic histories, this topaz offers a quieter nobility, a gem you can live with and pass on without the extravagant cost or the complex histories that sometimes shadow larger names. We at The Natural Gemstone Company stand behind the gem s origin and treatment, we disclose its heat treatment openly, and we invite you to imagine this 0.87 carat emerald cut white topaz set into a design that becomes part of your own history. Whether you are seeking a refined focal point for everyday elegance, an ethical choice with clear provenance, or a stone that complements a wider collection, this Ceylon white topaz is a clear, well cut, and culturally resonant choice.