3.17 Ct. Zircon from Cambodia

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this exceptional orange zircon as a study in refined warmth and restrained glamour, a jewel that quietly announces accomplishment without shouting for attention. This specimen weighs 3.17 carats, and its oval shape measures 8.93 x 7.36 x 5.13 mm, each dimension chosen by master cutters to balance presence with wearability. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant fashion, offering a marriage of precise pavilion faceting and a crown that magnifies fire and scintillation, the polish is excellent, and the clarity is graded eye clean when examined at eye level, a clarity that allows light to travel through the stone with minimal interruption. The color is a medium intense orange, a tone that can read as autumnal cognac, warm amber, or a refined sunset, depending on the light, the outfit, and the mood, and the material has been heat treated, an enhancement that brings out the truer hue of this Cambodian zircon while maintaining its natural character.

Under direct illumination this zircon reveals an inner theatre of life and motion, small flashes of spectral fire balanced by broad flashes of warm orange, the mixed brilliant cut creating a lively dance between brilliance and depth. From the top view the oval silhouette projects classical poise, while the pavilion depth of 5.13 mm supports lively return of light, so the gem reads as both lively and substantial when set. The eye clean clarity ensures that the gaze rests on color and cut exclusively, there are no visible inclusions to distract from the play of light, and the excellent polish lends a satiny edge to each facet junction, amplifying the stones ability to flirt with light. Origin is Cambodia, a provenance that speaks to authenticity and a lineage of well regarded zircon deposits, and the heat treatment is an accepted and stable enhancement that refines the tone without compromising the gemstones natural charm.

When imagining this orange zircon in a bespoke composition, consider how its warm medium intense color can be both highlighted and contrasted. For an heirloom ring, set the oval as the centrepiece in 18 karat yellow gold, the metals warm glow resonating with the stones amber depth, surround the center with a delicate halo of small, high quality white diamonds to add scintillation without cooling the palette. Alternatively choose a setting in rose gold for a deeply romantic aesthetic, flank the zircon with tapered baguette diamonds on either shoulder, and allow the clean lines to elongate the finger while the side stones introduce measured brilliance. For a modern statement pendant, suspend the stone in a simple bezel of polished platinum to provide a cool frame that makes the orange appear even richer, add two small trillion cut blue sapphires above for a sophisticated complementary color contrast, or use two vivid tsavorite garnets for a striking green against orange dialogue. For earrings consider matched pairs of smaller orange zircons set in rose or yellow gold, accented with tiny cognac diamonds to echo the central tone, or pair this single jewel with a trio of white diamond melee in a cluster, creating a wearable study in warm and bright balance.

Owning this 3.17 carat Cambodian orange zircon from The Natural Gemstone Company is to claim a rare moment of personal refinement, an object that signals cultivated taste and an appreciation for natural beauty rendered by expert hands. This stones size and clarity make it versatile enough for daily elegance, yet special enough to be an heirloom, the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish promising years of lively performance in any direction. If you prefer a design tailored to your personal narrative, imagine a commission where metal choice, accent stones, and setting style are all tuned to your lifestyle and wardrobe, a ring for the boardroom, a pendant for evening travel, earrings that transform a day into an event. We welcome you to consult with our design specialists, and to experience the presence of this orange zircon in hand, a singular gemstone that offers warmth, brilliance, and the quiet assertion of accomplishment.