1.15 Ct. Green Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the riverbeds of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the quiet light of a jeweler s loupe, this green zircon has a story that connects earth to art, and you to its history. Born in ancient metamorphic rocks where heat and pressure coaxed zirconium silicate into crystalline form, this gem was liberated by careful artisanal mining methods that honor the landscape and the communities who have worked these fields for generations. Each step in its early life shaped its character, minerals imprinting subtle signatures of place, time, and movement into the crystal lattice. At The Natural Gemstone Company we treasure those signatures, and we respect the provenance of the stones we present, offering this transparent 1.15 carat oval green zircon as a direct link to the storied gem producing regions of Ceylon Sri Lanka.

Measured precisely yet handled gently, this oval gem presents dimensions of 6.70 by 5.65 by 3.91 millimeters, its weight registered at 1.15 carat. Cut with a mixed brilliant design, the cutter has balanced a faceted crown that dances with light, and a structured pavilion that returns that light with lively response, achieving an interplay of brightness and depth. The clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which allows the gem to retain a natural character without compromising its optical appeal. Its color intensity is dark, a deep verdant hue that moves between olive and forest green as the stone turns, and its polish is excellent, every facet rendered with mirror like precision. This zircon is untreated, exhibiting no enhancement, a status that underscores its natural beauty and purity.

What distinguishes this gem is its geometric faceting, a calculated architecture of plane and angle that maximizes light play. The mixed brilliant cut employs a combination of triangular and kite shaped facets on the crown, paired with stepped and chevron facets on the pavilion, each plane positioned to capture and return incoming light in a symphony of reflection and refraction. In practice this means flashes of scintillation will appear as you tilt the stone, while focused pulses of brilliance emerge when light strikes the table and crown facets. The oval outline complements this geometry, elongating the eye s travel across the surface and allowing the dark color to reveal subtle variations in tone and saturation. The slight inclusions present serve as markers of authenticity, occasionally catching light and producing tiny stars of contrast that make the gem feel alive and uniquely individual.

Envisioned for a bespoke setting, this green zircon responds beautifully to thoughtful design, pairing especially well with warm metals that accentuate its green tones, and with minimalist settings that allow its geometric facets to take center stage. As with all pieces from The Natural Gemstone Company, this gem is offered as a natural, untreated specimen, ready to be set into a ring, pendant, or a piece that tells your personal story. Its durability and classic oval silhouette make it suitable for everyday wear when set with care, and its provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka imbues it with historical and cultural resonance. If you seek a gem that marries geological origin with masterful cutting, that plays with light through a precise faceted architecture, and that arrives with a clear statement of natural authenticity, this 1.15 carat green zircon stands ready to become the next chapter in your collection, and we invite you to contact The Natural Gemstone Company to explore its possibilities further.