2.10 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

In the tropical heart of Ceylon, where verdant landscapes meet an endless horizon of blue skies, a remarkable journey begins beneath the earth’s surface. Amidst this rich tapestry of nature lies a treasure hidden for centuries, waiting to see the light of day. Our story starts with the Ceylon stone where under layers of ancient soil and rock, a new chapter of elemental beauty lays dormant. The intricate dance of the earth's forces breathes life into the land beneath, fostering the creation of gemstones that have been admired and revered for ages. Among these treasures is a 2.10 carat orange zircon destined to become an enduring artefact of nature’s grandeur.

As miners expertly extract the rough gemstones, they unearth orange zircons that appear as glimmers of warmth, as if touched by the setting sun. This particular zircon, shaped by time's patient hand, finds its way from the depths of the mines to the skilled hands of master artisans at The Natural Gemstone Company. Its round shape, defined over years under enormous pressure, owes its prime to Mother Nature’s splendid craft. With dimensions of 8.49 x 8.45 x 5.15 millimeters, the gemstone appears modest in size but possesses a fiery charisma through its brilliant orange hues. The intense color intensity inherent in the zircon is a marvel of molecular structure; every crystalline bond sings a note of harmony and color unimaginable in artificial creation.

Once in the studio, the transformation of this zirconic wonder begins. The gemstone undergoes a meticulous selection process, ensuring that its clarity, graded as very slightly included to the naked eye, retains the authenticity of its origin. Craftsmen at The Natural Gemstone Company then employ the time-honored method of the mixed brilliant cut, carved with precision into each facet. This is not merely a crafting process but a symphony of skill and patience. Each cut etches a path for light to dance within, as waves do upon a sunset-strewn ocean. This particular cut unleashes a unique array of sparkles that echo the brilliance hidden within its fiery depths, achieving a display that no manufactured material can emulate.

The polishing of the gemstone is the final act in its metamorphosis. A skilled artisan’s hands, guided by both traditional techniques and contemporary understanding, ensure the zircon achieves an excellent polish. Each surface mirrors flawless refinement, effortlessly casting beams of light that rival stars in their shimmer. As the light traverses each meticulously crafted plane, the seasoned stonesmiths see that the beauty they hold was not made by their hands alone but was also a culmination of the earth’s own perfect artistry over millennia. It is here that customers at The Natural Gemstone Company first encounter this newly reborn treasure, a meeting of marvels so profound that time despite its actors, pauses.

In this journey from Ceylon’s fertile grounds to the display at our store, the orange zircon stands as a testament to nature’s splendor and human skill. The Natural Gemstone Company takes pride in connecting aficionados of exquisite gems with stories carved from the earth itself, where the intangible allure resides beyond physical structure, reaching into human culture and history. This gem does not simply rest in its final crafted form but carries the echoes of its wild beginning. What makes this orange zircon compelling is not solely its unparalleled sparkle or its rich color but the legacy it bears, from its cosmic formation to the craft rendered by deft hands. As you hold it, rest assured, you cradle a story as vibrant and enduring as the glowing light it releases.