2.48 Ct. Topaz from Brazil

This Swiss blue topaz presents a precise combination of size, clarity, and cut, making it immediately suitable for a single stone statement piece. The gem weighs 2.48 carats and is fashioned into a round shape with dimensions of 7.97 x 7.98 x 5.33 mm. The mixed brilliant cut balances a brilliant crown with step facets on the pavilion, producing a controlled dispersion of light and an appealing face up appearance. Color is described as medium intense Swiss blue, with a transparent body and an excellent polish that provides a clean, reflective surface. The stone originates from Brazil and has been enhanced by irradiation to achieve its vivid blue hue. The clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which supports a visually clean presentation while retaining natural lithologic character.

The gem size is a primary contributor to its presence in a design, and a 2.48 carat round of these dimensions offers substantial visual mass without becoming bulky. The nearly equal girdle dimensions assure a balanced spread across the finger, pendant, or brooch, while the 5.33 mm depth indicates a proportion that optimizes face up brightness. The mixed brilliant cut further enhances perceived size by directing light back through the table, creating a lively scintillation that reads as bold in direct and diffuse lighting. With medium intense color saturation, the stone maintains strong color presence without overpowering the setting, which makes it suitable for both solitary solitaire mounts and multi stone compositions where it functions as a focal anchor.

Clarity and surface finish are central to the stone behaving as a true statement gem. The grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, means that inclusions are minimal and unobtrusive to the naked eye, permitting uninterrupted windowing and clean color transmission. This degree of clarity is particularly advantageous for larger stones, because it minimizes visual distraction and allows the color and cut to command attention. The excellent polish contributes to uninterrupted light return and sharp facet junctions, which are essential for an engaging face up appearance. The irradiation enhancement imparts the saturated Swiss blue while preserving the topaz structural integrity, and sourcing from Brazil provides a known geological context that collectors and designers respect.

Practical considerations for design and longevity are consistent with professional expectations for topaz. With a hardness that accommodates daily wear when properly set, the stone responds well to prong and bezel mountings that protect the girdle and pavilion. Attention to setting depth and prong placement will preserve the proportions and allow the mixed brilliant facet geometry to perform as intended. For bespoke commissions, the dimensions and cut of this piece allow for center stone designs in cocktail rings, statement pendants, and elevated solitaire settings where the 2.48 carat weight becomes the defining element of the piece. For additional imagery, magnified inclusion plots, and mounting recommendations, The Natural Gemstone Company can provide technical documentation and design consultation to ensure the stone is showcased to its fullest potential.