221.47 Ct. Topaz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This extraordinary transparent peach topaz offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a statement of size, clarity, and natural beauty, weighing an impressive 221.47 carats, and fashioned into a generous cushion shape measuring 35.40 by 34.60 by 22.40 millimeters. The gem has been masterfully cut with a mixed brilliant design, combining the scintillating facets of a brilliant crown with the elegant pavilion geometry of step cutting, producing broad flashes and lively scintillation despite the stone’s large table. Eye clean at standard viewing distance, with a light peach color intensity and an excellent polish, this topaz is entirely natural with no enhancement, and its origin from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, places it among some of the most collectible topaz material in private and museum-quality collections. The size and sheer transparency of this gem are immediately visible in the hands-on photos, and the mixed brilliant cut was chosen to maximize face-up brightness and to emphasize the delicate peach hue rather than mask it with excessive depth or dark corners.

When compared with more familiar gemstones, this peach topaz reveals advantages in balance, wearability, and visual impact. Against colorless or near-colorless diamonds, topaz cannot match diamond’s extreme refractive index and high dispersion that produce unmatched brilliance and fire, but a 221.47 carat diamond is scarcely attainable for most buyers. This topaz gives an enormous, eye-catching presence at a fraction of that price while delivering crisp, lively flashes from its brilliant facets and a soft, wearable color that makes a bold fashion statement without overpowering the design. Compared with morganite, which often shares a similar peach-pink palette, this Sri Lankan topaz benefits from a slightly higher refractive behavior and typically cleaner crystals, meaning sharper facet contrast and more pronounced mirror-like returns. Compared with citrine and common quartz varieties, this topaz stands out for its superior hardness and clarity, offering more durable daily wear and a clearer, more gemlike brilliance. Unlike kunzite and some other pastel gems that are prone to fading or splitting under stress and light, a well-set topaz will maintain its luminous presence, though like all topaz it does have distinct cleavage and should be protected in a secure mounting to avoid knocks.

The combination of natural origin, lack of enhancement, and expert cutting is what elevates this stone above many market alternatives, and why collectors and designers often turn to The Natural Gemstone Company for pieces that deliver both rarity and practical beauty. Many topaz on the market are heat-treated or irradiated to achieve popular blue shades, and peach tones are frequently the result of specific treatments or are scarce in larger sizes. This topaz’s unenhanced, natural peach tone from Sri Lanka is therefore not only rare but also authentic, giving assurance to connoisseurs who prefer untreated material. The mixed brilliant cut, excellent polish, and eye clean clarity ensure light travels through the gem with minimal obstruction, producing a luxurious, lively appearance that photographs and hand-worn images clearly convey. For a client who wants the visual drama of a large, high-quality stone, paired with the comparative affordability and everyday suitability that topaz can offer, this cushion peach topaz is a superior choice, combining the best attributes of color, clarity, cut, and provenance into one memorable gem.