20.31 Ct. Topaz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine slipping a slice of tropical sea into a ring, a pendant, a promise. This beautiful transparent blue topaz weighing 20.31 carat is an invitation to feel joy every time light touches it. Measuring 17.65 x 12.88 x 9.01 mm and cut in a refined emerald cut, this gem presents broad, mirror like faces that reflect and channel light with calm, noble flashes. The clarity is very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, so the eye perceives a clean, luminous window into color and depth. The color reads as medium intense, a pure serene blue that captures both cool elegance and spirited warmth. Enhanced by irradiation through entirely accepted and stable treatment, and given an excellent polish that sharpens each facet, this gem arrives from Ceylon Sri Lanka carrying a lineage of island beauty and artisanal care, presented to you by The Natural Gemstone Company.

When you study its reflective qualities you will notice how the emerald cut shapes the personality of the stone itself. Instead of the scattered scintillation of a brilliant cut, this blue topaz offers broad flashes, crisp light planes, and a hall of mirrors effect that creates deep pools of color interspersed with bright linear reflections. Compared to aquamarine, which is also a blue beryl with a softer, more watery reflection, this topaz yields slightly brighter return because of its higher refractive power, so it appears livelier under mixed lighting. Against blue sapphire, the comparison becomes one of contrast, sapphire carries a denser, more saturated depth with a velvety sheen, while this topaz speaks with clarity and spark, more cheerful and mirror like by comparison. Against blue zircon, which is known for its strong fire and high brilliance, the topaz presents quieter elegance, it does not scatter light into rainbow fire as intensely, instead it offers crystal clear, cool flashes that favor purity over dispersion. Against spinel, which often returns warm intense brilliance, this topaz remains cooler and more transparent, its emerald cut emphasizing straight light pathways rather than exuberant play. In short, this topaz sits delightfully between gentleness and brilliance, marrying the steady reflective planes of a step cut with the natural radiance unique to topaz.

Think of the moments this gem can frame in your life, the vows, the celebrations, the quiet afternoons when you look down at a ring and remember a promise. At 20.31 carat the presence is undeniable yet elegant, an ideal centerpiece for a bespoke creation where the emerald cut can be shown to full advantage. The excellent polish ensures every facet edge catches light with precision, creating clean, cheering reflections that read beautifully from every angle. The eye level clarity means you see pure blue without distraction, a visual memory that lingers. Because it is irradiated to achieve its blue, it holds stable color and beauty for years of wear, and its origins in Ceylon Sri Lanka add a romantic provenance, a narrative of islands, skilled cutters, and careful sourcing. Pair it with warm yellow gold for a sun kissed contrast, or choose white gold or platinum for a modern, oceanic feel that amplifies its silvery blue radiance.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe a gemstone should do more than shine, it should move you. We stand behind every detail of this topaz, from its measurements 17.65 x 12.88 x 9.01 mm, to its clarity, color intensity, polish, and origin. Our team can provide additional images, light studies, and guidance on settings that will best display the reflective qualities unique to this emerald cut blue topaz. Whether you are selecting an heirloom piece, designing a signature ring, or gifting an unforgettable token of love, this stone promises memories that look as fresh as the first glance. Reach out to discuss how this gem can be clasped into a creation that becomes part of your story, a keepsake that sparkles with both craftsmanship and sentiment.