0.90 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 0.90 carat oval orangish brown zircon presents precise proportions, measuring 6.23 by 4.43 by 3.46 millimeters, and is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation with face up presence. The gem displays a medium intense color that reads as a warm orangish brown, and polish is graded excellent, providing clean facet junctions and lively reflection. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which indicates the stone is visually attractive without significant distraction from internal features. This zircon is natural and untreated, originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, with no enhancement reported. The combination of weight, cut, and finish yields a compact, elegant gem suitable for settings that require both color depth and optical performance.

The internal inclusions of this zircon create an unmistakable signature that is both diagnostic and aesthetically engaging. Fine, often oriented needle like inclusions and minute reflective mineral crystals occur in sparse distribution, producing subtle linear highlights when the gem is tilted, and contributing to an internal texture that differs from the uniformly clean appearance of many modern synthetics. Occasional healed fissures and faint growth zoning are present, they appear as narrow, wispy planes that gently scatter light rather than obstruct it, and they add a delicate internal flash that enriches the stone s depth. These features are consistent with natural crystallization in Ceylon zircons, and they support the assessment of no enhancement while also serving as useful markers for origin verification under gemological examination. Because the inclusions sit well below the surface and are not concentrated in the table or within the main facet pattern, the overall face up brilliance remains strong, and the eye sees a balanced interplay of color and internal reflection. The Natural Gemstone Company documents these characteristics as part of our standard description protocol, ensuring that each stone is presented with clarity and context for informed selection.