1.17 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This white zircon weighs 1.17 carats, and is cut into a classic round shape with precise dimensions of 5.82 x 5.78 x 3.95 mm, and it features a mixed brilliant cut that marries a well defined crown with a pavilion that enhances scintillation. The stone is colorless in intensity, and presents an excellent polish that allows light to pass and disperse freely, producing an attractive balance of brightness and fire. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which indicates that any inclusions are minimal and do not disturb the overall transparency or face up appearance to the naked eye, and this level of clarity is particularly desirable in transparent zircons because it preserves strong light return. This specimen is entirely natural with no enhancement, and it originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing historically significant gem material, this combination of natural state, colorless purity, and expert cutting creates a gemstone with clean optical performance and reliable visual appeal.

For an educated buyer who values pedigree and gemological substance, the value of this zircon lies in its documented attributes and untreated provenance. Zircon is known for high dispersion and an adamantine luster, which can yield striking fire that complements its colorless body tone, and when a stone is cut as a mixed brilliant, reflections are well controlled to present both scintillation and spectral flashes. The very slightly included clarity grade means the gem retains visual purity while reflecting a realistic transparency profile, and the excellent polish enhances facet definition so that light is not lost to surface imperfections. Being free of enhancement increases the rarity relative to heated or otherwise treated material, and provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka provides historical and commercial context, as Ceylon has long been a source for top quality zircons. The dimensions and the mixed brilliant proportions result in a pleasing face up size and table presentation for 1.17 carats, allowing jewelers to design settings that emphasize the zircon s optical strengths while maintaining practical wearability.

Heritage and traditional uses add another layer of meaning to this gemstone, and The Natural Gemstone Company emphasizes that connection when presenting this piece. Historically zircons from Sri Lanka were prized by regional craftsmen and traders, and they were incorporated into signet rings, amulets, and ceremonial ornaments where brilliance and clarity were associated with protection and status, and collectors today prize such pieces for both their aesthetic and cultural resonance. When set into modern jewelry this zircon offers a link to that tradition while performing well in contemporary designs, and it is especially well suited for elegant solitaire rings, refined pendants, or heirloom pieces intended to be passed down. Practical care guidance for preserving its beauty includes avoiding exposure to extreme heat and harsh cleaning methods, and cleaning with mild soapy water and a soft brush is recommended to maintain polish and sparkle. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document origin, clarity, and treatment status for every natural gemstone we offer, and we welcome inquiries for additional photographic detail or independent gemological reports to support confident acquisition.