1.69 Ct. Topaz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the mineral rich soils of Ceylon, where rivers cut through ancient rock and monsoon winds shape the landscape, this sky blue topaz began its slow and patient journey. Local miners working alluvial deposits followed traditions passed down through generations, sifting the gravel by hand and turning over stones until a glint of sky blue caught their eye. The rough crystal that would become this gem was chosen for its exceptional transparency and its gentle, soothing hue. In Sri Lanka, known to older maps as Ceylon, gemstones carry stories of place and people, and this topaz carries the memory of riverbeds, sun warmed paddy terraces, and the careful hands that first unearthed it. The Natural Gemstone Company honors that origin, and every step from that riverbank to the bench of the cutter is taken with respect for the land and for the people who make gems like this possible.

At the cutting table, the rough was entrusted to a master cutter who chose the elegant emerald cut to reveal the stone s inner character. The result is a transparent 1.69 carat sky blue topaz, precisely faceted to dimensions of 7.91 x 5.85 x 4.26 mm, with an emerald cut that creates lucid, elongating planes and refined step facets. The clarity was evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, a quality that allows the gem to retain its natural identity while offering a nearly flawless window into its heart. The polish on every facet was executed to an excellent finish, ensuring that light travels through and bounces back with crisp, calm brilliance. To achieve its delicate blue, the stone underwent a controlled irradiation enhancement, a common and stable treatment that gently intensifies color and secures the shade for lasting beauty. This careful combination of natural origin, thoughtful cutting, and responsible enhancement produces a gem that is both honest and alluring.

Look into the table of this emerald cut and you will see how the stone tells its story through light and geometry. The step facets frame the soft blue, producing a mirror like clarity that is at once cool and luminous. Because the color intensity is light, the gem reads as sophisticated and airy, ideal for someone who appreciates subtlety with presence. Its size and proportions make it a particularly striking candidate for a solitaire ring, where the symmetry of the emerald cut can elongate the finger and catch the eye in every movement. It also looks exquisite as the centerpiece of a pendant, hanging close to the heart where its sky like color can be seen against the canvas of skin and clothing. The balance of the cut and the dimensions of 7.91 x 5.85 x 4.26 mm mean that the gem behaves well in many settings, pairing beautifully with white gold, platinum, or warm yellow metals depending on the mood you wish to create.

As a gift, this topaz offers more than beauty, it offers narrative and meaning. Giving this stone is to offer a tangible piece of Ceylon, a gemstone that has moved from riverbed to master cutter, and now to you or to the person you cherish. Its light sky blue speaks of calm confidence, of clear skies and quiet moments shared, while the emerald cut adds a modern architectural grace. Imagine presenting this gem on an anniversary, a milestone birthday, or simply as a deliberate gesture of love, the recipient opening a box to reveal not only a fine gemstone, but a story of distant sands, skilled hands, and considered artistry. The Natural Gemstone Company curates stones that become heirlooms, and this topaz, with its 1.69 carat weight and excellent polish, will make a striking gift that is both wearable and deeply personal.

We stand behind the provenance and craftsmanship of this topaz, and we welcome questions about its origin, treatment, and the best settings to showcase its beauty. The irradiation treatment used to stabilize and enhance the color is permanent and widely accepted in the trade, and the very slightly included clarity is a testament to the stone s natural beginnings, preserved through careful cutting and finishing. Caring for this gem is simple, with routine gentle cleaning recommended and settings chosen to protect its facets from hard knocks. If you seek a bespoke setting or professional advice on mounting this stone into a ring or pendant, The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to assist, guiding you from design to finished jewelry so that the story of this Ceylon topaz continues with the person you gift it to, becoming a new chapter in a longer tale.