2.74 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are moments when a stone seems to hold a small secret of sunlight, and this 2.74 carat Asscher octagon yellowish green zircon is one of those quiet confessions. From the first glance it declares presence and poetry, a transparent heart cut into an elegant octagonal embrace with dimensions of 6.90 x 6.46 x 5.68 mm. The Asscher cut lends it a lantern like depth, a step cut geometry that invites the eye to travel inward and linger upon the facets, where light breaks into a chorus of green gold. Born in Ceylon, known to many as Sri Lanka, this zircon carries the island’s old world glow, untouched by enhancement, carrying its natural color as a testament to time and earth. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this gem, not merely as a jewel, but as a story waiting to be worn, a story that rests heavy and honest at 2.74 carats.

Weight alters the poetry of a gemstone, it gives a piece gravity and voice, and at 2.74 carats this zircon speaks with a rare resonance. In the world of natural zircons, stones over two carats with intense color and excellent polish are uncommon, a fact that transforms weight from mere measurement into a declaration of rarity. Each additional tenth of a carat carries exponential value because larger crystals that retain both clarity and saturated hue are less frequent in nature. At 2.74 carats this zircon commands attention with a generosity of face up area afforded by its 6.90 x 6.46 mm table, yet it remains elegantly wearable thanks to its 5.68 mm depth. The Asscher cut multiplies the importance of weight since its stepped pavilion and square octagonal symmetry reward size with beautiful internal reflections, making every fraction of a carat add to its visual heft and emotional impact. The clarity grade reads very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a whisper of natural character that does not interrupt the gem’s transparency, and with an excellent polish the facets catch and return light with crystalline clarity.

Color is the song this stone sings, and its intense yellowish green tone is a rare and compelling refrain. Unlike pale examples that flicker and fade, this zircon holds color with conviction, a richness that reads vividly whether set against skin or metal. The tone evokes first light through young leaves, the green of a secret garden kissed by noon. Because the stone is unenhanced, its hue is the language of geology rather than the artifice of treatment, a pure voice that collectors and romantics alike cherish. The origin of Ceylon shapes this character, as Sri Lankan zircons are celebrated for their lively tones and robust saturation. Intense color intensity combined with natural clarity elevates the stone’s desirability, and when paired with its 2.74 carat weight the result is a piece both wearable and museum worthy, a nexus of beauty and scarcity that grows more precious by the day.

Imagine this gem set into a bezel that cradles its octagonal form, or resting within a halo that amplifies its inner fire. At 2.74 carats the zircon reads as a centerpiece without needing grand surrounding ornament, perfect for an engagement ring that speaks of unconventional devotion, or a pendant that hangs close to the heart and catches stray light as you move. The Asscher cut announces itself on the hand with geometric elegance, a clean architectural statement softened by the stone’s warm green glow. Photographs of the gem worn on the finger suggest a presence that is substantial yet refined, a daily companion that refuses to be merely ornamental. For settings, warm metals like 18 karat yellow gold will echo the golden undertones and intensify the stone’s warmth, while white metals such as platinum will emphasize clarity and the crispness of the Asscher facets. Whatever the choice, the 2.74 carat weight ensures that the setting becomes a frame for a story, not a whisper in the background.

There is a quiet romance to owning a gem that carries both weight and provenance, a romance born of rarity, of origins, of the patient work of earth that yields such treasures. This transparent yellowish green zircon from Ceylon, with its Asscher octagon cut, its precise dimensions of 6.90 x 6.46 x 5.68 mm, its clarity graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, its intense color, and its excellent polish, all presented with no enhancement, is an invitation to mark a moment with meaning. The 2.74 carat weight is more than a number, it is the bulwark of rarity and value, the reason collectors pause and lovers choose with intention. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor the stone’s story, and we offer it as a centerpiece for your devotion, your celebration, your quiet promise. Inventory is limited because gems of this caliber and weight are rare, and each one is a small, perfect world waiting to be set, to be worn, to be loved.