1.53 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent yellowish brown zircon weighs 1.53 carats and measures 7.68 x 5.55 x 3.58 millimeters in a classic oval proportion, offering a versatile platform for fine jewelry design. The gem is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances table and pavilion facets to optimize scintillation and light return, and it presents a clarity grade of eye clean evaluated at eye level, ensuring an uncluttered visual field for the color and sparkle to register clearly. The color intensity is medium, producing a warm, honeyed tone that reads as yellowish brown and retains a pleasing depth without appearing muddy, and the polish is graded excellent, contributing to crisp facet reflections and a lively surface finish. No enhancement has been applied to this stone, and the material is sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing gem quality zircon. Opal type, for reference, Fire Opal.

The gem’s warm, medium intensity hue will stand out in a range of jewelry settings, translating equally well into contemporary and traditional designs. In white metal settings the yellowish brown tone provides contrast and visual emphasis, allowing the stone to capture and reflect light distinctly against a cool backdrop, while in yellow gold the gem harmonizes with the metal to create a unified, tonal statement that reads as elegantly warm. A prong setting will maximize light exposure and highlight the mixed brilliant cut, whereas a low bezel or halo can lend greater protection and refine the perceived size when set as a solitaire or as the central stone in a cluster. At 1.53 carats the oval outline sits comfortably on a finger or pendant, offering presence without overwhelming proportional balance. For care, zircon responds well to routine cleaning with mild detergent and a soft brush and should be protected from hard knocks and extreme heat. This specimen is presented by The Natural Gemstone Company with clear provenance and straightforward gemological information, suitable for designers and collectors seeking a transparent, eye clean zircon with a warm personality and strong potential to serve as a memorable focal point in bespoke jewelry creations.