1.63 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Zircon Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that speak to the long arc of human taste, stones that have been admired across cultures and centuries for their light and clarity, and white zircon belongs among that venerable company. From ancient trade routes that threaded the Indian Ocean to the courts and ateliers of Europe, zircon has been valued for its brilliant refraction and lively fire, a gem admired by connoisseurs who prize natural brilliance over fashion. These two Ceylon zircons evoke that same enduring appeal, their near colorless presence recalling classical jewels worn by generations, and their provenance from Sri Lanka connects them to one of the most storied gemstone traditions in the world. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that history by presenting stones that are not only beautiful on sight, but also true to their natural character, unenhanced, and carefully matched to be passed on as a timeless pair.

The technical excellence of this matched pair is the result of meticulous selection and expert cutting, craftsmanship that turns raw material into a harmonious set. The pair weighs 0.80 carats and 0.83 carats respectively, each fashioned into round shapes with mixed brilliant cuts, and the dimensions measure approximately 5.26 by 5.24 by 3.36 millimeters and 5.20 by 5.22 by 3.50 millimeters. Both stones present a clarity grade of eye clean, evaluated at eye level, and a near colorless color intensity, with an excellent polish that enhances their scintillation. Importantly these zircons have received no enhancement, a feature that respects the natural qualities of the stones and preserves their integrity. Matching stones for a pair requires more than similar weights, it demands a trained eye to pair proportions, table size, pavilion depth, facet alignment, and optical performance so that the two stones respond to light as one. Our cutters and graders in Sri Lanka and at our headquarters inspect and refine each candidate, choosing stones whose slight differences are balanced out by complementary cutting, so that the duo appears as a single, elegant voice when set.

The result of that labor is a pair ideally suited to become an heirloom, a gift, or the centerpiece of a classic design that will never feel dated. As studs they will sit with dignified poise at the earlobe, their mixed brilliant facets dispersing light with a lively white brilliance and flashes of spectral fire that recall the gem lore of earlier ages. Their near colorless tone allows them to partner effortlessly with white gold, platinum, or warm yellow gold settings, and their eye clean clarity ensures they will read as luminous and pure in hand or on the ear. For a bespoke setting The Natural Gemstone Company can recommend vintage inspired bezels to accentuate their antique sensibility, classic four prong solitaires for maximum light return, or halo mounts that combine modern sparkle with traditional form. Caring for zircon is straightforward yet mindful, avoid exposure to sudden high heat and strong chemicals, clean gently with warm water and mild soap and a soft brush, and when in doubt have your jeweler inspect settings regularly to preserve the secure mount that keeps these stones safe for daily wear. These matched Ceylon zircons are more than a purchase, they are an investment in a heritage of craftsmanship, a pair chosen and paired by experts who understand how two stones must converse to achieve unity, and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company with the knowledge and respect that such a legacy deserves.