0.97 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

I have walked the narrow tracks that lead to the gem bearing alluvial flats of Ceylon, I have spoken with the families that have worked these deposits for generations, and I carry those conversations with me when I present this green zircon. From its first moment beneath tropical soil, this zircon began a slow story of pressure and time, a geological novel written in crystal form. In Sri Lanka the land yields gemstones with a language of color that is unique to the island, and this piece speaks in a fresh green that carries sunlight within it. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that origin, because provenance is not a line on a report, it is the beginning of a history that adds value to every gem, a heritage that can be traced to a place where gem craft is woven into culture.

This particular stone is a transparent 0.97 carat oval green zircon, measuring 6.57 x 4.75 x 3.37 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize scintillation and color dispersion. Evaluated at eye level it carries a clarity grade of very slightly included, a characteristic that in practice allows the gem to shine with clean brilliance while retaining the natural signatures that confirm it is unenhanced. The green tone is of medium intense saturation, a hue that balances vitality with sophistication, and the polish is excellent, allowing each facet to reflect light with crispness and life. The fact that this zircon is untreated, with no enhancement, increases its rarity and desirability, because natural color in zircon is a gift of nature, not an alteration of it.

The journey from rough to the finished 0.97 carat oval required the hand of a cutter who understands both the physical behavior of zircon and the aesthetics of wearable gemstones. A mixed brilliant cut was chosen to marry the lively sparkle of a brilliant arrangement with the classic elongation of an oval, this approach brings both fire and depth to the face up view, and it preserves weight in a way that makes the most of the 6.57 x 4.75 x 3.37 mm dimensions. The very slightly included clarity grade means that at typical viewing distances the stone reads as clean, and under loupe examination the inclusions tell a reassuring story of natural formation rather than treatment. The excellent polish enhances the stone glass like transparency, allowing the medium intense green to sit vividly without appearing opaque, and the overall presence of the gem is refined enough for a delicate ring, yet lively enough to become the centerpiece of a pendant or a pair of custom earrings.

Provenance from Ceylon imparts cultural resonance and market value that cannot be overlooked, Sri Lanka has been a source of rare and desirable gemstones for centuries, and a Ceylon origin signals a tradition of quality and a geological environment that produces color and clarity with distinction. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind that provenance, and we take pride in sourcing responsibly, working with miners and cutters who respect both land and lineage. For the buyer who wants a gem with a story, this green zircon offers authenticity, unenhanced beauty, and a narrative that begins in the soil of a storied island and ends as a carefully crafted jewel ready to be set and worn. If you wish to learn more about this stone, or to discuss setting options that will honor its color and cut, I am available to guide you through the choices, and to ensure that this Ceylon green zircon finds the setting that keeps its history visible and its brilliance undimmed.