1.42 Ct. Topaz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A Swiss blue topaz of such clarity and proportion is a rare declaration of refined taste, a luminous jewel that announces discretion and distinction with equal measure. This exquisite transparent 1.42 carat oval from Ceylon Sri Lanka measures 7.45 by 5.61 by 4.60 mm, and it has been masterfully fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that marries the scintillating appeal of a brilliant crown with the depth and window of a faceted pavilion. Under loupe and under light the stone reveals a clarity that is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a clarity that allows the pure azure body color to breathe without distraction, and an excellent polish that permits each facet to act as a mirror for reflected light. The medium intense Swiss blue hue carries a cool, maritime elegance that is a direct result of careful irradiation enhancement, a stable and widely accepted treatment that intensifies the sky and ocean tones for the modern connoisseur. Held in the correct mounting, whether a slender solitaire ring, an open halo pendant, or a refined three stone setting, this oval will present as both an heirloom and a declaration of personal achievement.

When one compares its reflective character to other gemstones in the blue palette, the unique virtues of this topaz become immediately apparent. Against aquamarine, which belongs to the beryl family and is prized for its soft, watery transparency, this Swiss blue topaz projects a crisper, more electric light return, a result of its higher refractive interplay and the precision of the mixed brilliant cut. Against blue zircon, known for exceptional fire and strong dispersion but with a softer toughness, the topaz offers superior everyday wearability while retaining lively brilliance and scintillation that feel bright and elegant under varied lighting. Against sapphire, which captures attention with depth and saturation and which can demonstrate complex pleochroism, this topaz offers clarity and a more immediate, open brilliance, allowing light to move through the stone with a refreshing immediacy rather than a heavy, deep glow. The mixed brilliant cut chosen for this oval enhances both contrast and return, creating dancing flashes of light and a balanced brilliance that can rival many higher refractive stones when set correctly, while the excellent polish maximizes mirror like facet junctions so each movement produces a cascade of reflected tones.

Owning this Swiss blue topaz from The Natural Gemstone Company is an exercise in understated opulence, a moment of refined acquisition that signals cultivated taste. The dimensions and weight make it an ideal centerpiece for a bespoke ring or a modern pendant, and its versatile oval silhouette complements elongated finger profiles and rounded designs alike. Because the stone is transparent with minimal inclusions to the eye, a jeweler can set it in either a bezel that emphasizes longevity and clean lines, or a prong setting that allows maximum light entry and exit to showcase the mixed brilliant cut. The irradiation enhancement applied is permanent under normal wear conditions, and together with the excellent polish and precise facet symmetry, it will continue to reward its owner with dependable brilliance and chromatic poise. For the collector who seeks a gemstone that reads as both accessible luxury and considered refinement, this topaz represents a rare intersection of color, clarity, and craftsmanship, and it is offered with the assurance and provenance that collectors expect from The Natural Gemstone Company.