3.20 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this zircon first formed deep within the ancient soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, it carried a quiet story of heat and pressure, of time shaped into color and clarity. Local miners, who read the land like a living map, recovered it carefully, recognizing a crystal whose transparency and tone hinted at something special. It traveled from narrow pathways and coastal plains to small workshops where experienced hands sorted and evaluated it, choosing this particular crystal for its balance and potential. In those early steps its identity was shaped by place and people, and that provenance is still visible in the warm brownish yellow hue that speaks of Sri Lankan soils, natural conditions, and a landscape that has produced prized gems for centuries. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that lineage, and we welcome you into the narrative when you consider this stone for a personal creation.

As cutters and polishers examined the rough, they saw an opportunity to coax out brilliance while preserving the gem weight and elegant outline, and the result is a transparent, oval shape zircon weighing 3.20 carats, with dimensions of 9.57 x 7.35 x 4.71 mm. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to marry the scintillation of facet patterns with a balanced outline that flatters both finger and pendant settings. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade is eye clean, which means that the gem needs no elaborate hiding in a setting, it can be shown with confidence. Its color intensity reads as intense, a warm brownish yellow that invites pairing with warm gold tones or dramatic contrast metals. The finish is an excellent polish, so light glides across its surface and the faceting dances without interruption. This zircon has undergone careful heat treatment to stabilize and enhance its natural color, a common and well understood enhancement in gem cutting that magnifies the beauty already present in the rough.

When you are planning custom jewelry, size and shape matter as much as color, and this oval 3.20 carat zircon is especially generous in proportion yet versatile in scale. The 9.57 x 7.35 mm dimensions place it in a range that feels substantial as a center stone for rings while remaining graceful in pendants and statement earrings. The elongated oval silhouette offers visual length that can make fingers appear more slender, and it also sits comfortably in horizontal or vertical orientations, giving designers flexibility to create east west rings or classic vertical pendants. Because the stone is eye clean, open settings such as four or six prongs will allow maximum light to enter and showcase the mixed brilliant cut, while a bezel setting will emphasize its smooth outline and protect the girdle for everyday wear. For a halo design, the intense color will glow when surrounded by diamonds or lighter gemstones, and a three stone composition can present this zircon as the central focal point flanked by contrasting accents. Its depth of 4.71 mm means the pavilion has enough volume to support secure prongs without appearing overly domed, and jewelers will find it simple to calibrate into classic or contemporary mounts.

Working with The Natural Gemstone Company on a custom commission means the story of this gem continues into design and life. We collaborate with experienced bench jewelers who respect the stone, advising on metal choices that enhance the brownish yellow tone, for example, warm yellow gold to harmonize with its color, rose gold to add a vintage embrace, or rhodiumed white gold and platinum to create striking contrast and modernity. We can discuss prong count and placement to balance security and light, and we can explore engraving or milgrain for a personal touch that anchors the gem in a meaningful object. The heat treated nature of the zircon is stable under normal wear, yet we advise routine care similar to other high quality gemstones, avoiding sudden extreme heat and harsh chemicals, cleaning with mild soap warm water and a soft brush. If you are imagining an engagement ring, a special pendant, or a bespoke pair of earrings, this 3.20 carat oval brownish yellow zircon is a rare combination of size, shape and clarity that makes it ideal for custom work, and The Natural Gemstone Company is here to guide every step from concept to finished piece.