4.45 Ct. Topaz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are certain stones that arrive with a story already written into their crystalline structure, and this 4.45 carat white topaz is one of those rare finds. Born in the ancient alluvial deposits of Ceylon, the island that has long been a cradle of some of the world’s most beloved gems, this topaz carries the slow, patient history of geology and place. Weathered from primary pegmatites and carried by rivers through time, each grain of sand and mineral contact shaped its clarity and its eventual form. The people who first noticed this piece in the beds of streams and paddy margins knew they had something special, and skilled hands at local mines separated it from its matrix with the care that centuries of Sri Lankan gem lore has taught. The Natural Gemstone Company sources this gem with that same respect for origin and story, ensuring that the path from mine to hand honors the traditions of the land while meeting the exacting standards of modern collectors.

This topaz presents as a cushion shaped gem with dimensions of 10.64 x 8.77 x 6.96 mm, a size and proportion that translates beautifully when mounted, and the 4.45 carat weight gives it presence without overpowering refined settings. It has been faceted to a mixed brilliant cut, a thoughtful choice that balances table centered brilliance with pavilion facet dynamics to maximize scintillation and return of light. At eye level the clarity is very slightly included, a characteristic that speaks to natural origin while remaining visually clean and luminous to a discerning observer. The color intensity is near colorless, allowing for pure white fire and crisp reflections of surrounding tones, and the polish has been executed to an excellent finish so that the surface presents a mirror like smoothness that contributes to the gem’s overall radiance. Importantly for collectors who value natural integrity, this piece has no enhancements, no heating, no coating, just the honest result of nature and expert cutting.

The cutter who shaped this stone chose a cushion outline to marry classic formality with contemporary sensibility, and the mixed brilliant facet arrangement was selected to enhance both sparkle and depth. From above the gem reads with a broad, open table that lets the eye appreciate the stone’s near colorless hue, while the pavilion facets break the light into a lively play of white flashes and subtle spectral hints on movement. Because the clarity is very slightly included at eye level, this topaz retains a story inside its crystal, an internal fingerprint that confirms its natural origin while remaining discreet enough to preserve optical beauty. For collectors refining a high end assortment, this piece is perfectly suited to a variety of settings. It will command attention in a classic solitaire mount for a signet or statement ring, and it will lift paired halo designs where its near colorless body allows surrounding accent gems to sing without competing. The robust measurements make it versatile for cuff links or for a bespoke pendant, and its transparency and polish ensure that it will photograph and display with distinction for years to come.

When you bring this topaz into a curated collection you are adding more than a gemstone, you are adding provenance, craftsmanship, and the quiet authority of unaltered material. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the gem’s origin in Ceylon and its untreated state, and we present it as a collector grade specimen worthy of appraisal and cataloguing. For the connoisseur who values true natural character paired with masterful cutting, this cushion shaped white topaz of 4.45 carat, with its 10.64 x 8.77 x 6.96 mm dimensions, mixed brilliant cut, very slightly included clarity as evaluated at eye level, near colorless intensity, and excellent polish, is a consummate addition to a high end gemstone collection. Owning this stone is an invitation to trace the arc from riverbed to gallery, to hold in your hand a piece of Ceylonese earth that has been translated into wearable art, and to enjoy the quiet prestige that comes from choosing a gem that is both honest and exquisitely made.