1.23 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the heart of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the careful hands of our cutters, this white zircon tells a long and luminous story. Born in ancient gravels and riverbeds that have carried fragments of the island for millennia, this stone was found in a landscape that is woven into the histories of kings and traders. Miners working with knowledge passed down through generations gently separated promising crystals from the sands, and from those rough crystals came a gem that captures the island light. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that journey, we record each chapter of the stone life, and we make sure every facet speaks of place and provenance. This is not a mass produced object, this is a jewel that carries the memory of earth and water, and the care of those who coaxed its beauty into being.

What emerges in the palm is a transparent round zircon, one point two three carats in weight, with dimensions five point nine six by five point nine six by three point nine seven millimeters. It has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, a choice that balances scintillation and fire, and maximizes the play of light through the pavilion and crown. The clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, which gives the gem character without interrupting its bright performance, and the color intensity reads near colorless, allowing the white brilliance to read with the clean clarity of a fine diamond alternative. The polish has been graded excellent, so each facet edge throws back light with crispness and clarity. No enhancement has been applied to this stone, it is natural and untreated, an honest reflection of its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka. The mixed brilliant cut creates a lively dance of white flashes and spectral sparks, and in a simple solitaire setting this zircon will become the centerpiece of any collection, drawing the eye and commanding presence with an elegant, sophisticated shimmer.

Imagine this zircon set as a solitary ring poised above the finger, or held aloft as a pendant that catches daylight during a stroll. Its one point two three carat weight gives it a presence that is substantial yet refined, and its near colorless clarity makes it exceptionally versatile with metals and designs. For a modern engagement aesthetic choose a four or six prong setting to maximize light entry, for a vintage or secured look choose a bezel that frames the brilliant face while still celebrating the cut, and for dramatic brilliance choose a halo of smaller stones to intensify sparkle without overwhelming the purity of the zircon itself. Care is simple, gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will keep the facets bright, avoid extreme heat and harsh chemicals as natural zircon can be sensitive to high temperatures, and store the gem separately to prevent contact with harder stones. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind every gem we offer, we can assist with bespoke mounting options, and we welcome you to make this piece your own, to carry forward its story from the mines of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the room where it will catch the light and become part of your life.