3.44 Ct. Zircon from Cambodia

Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this exquisite transparent greenish blue zircon weighs 3.44 carats, and measures 7.76 x 6.97 x 5.24 mm, a perfectly judged emerald cut that announces elegance with quiet authority. The medium intense color is a rare and beguiling balance between sea and sky, a tone that reads as refined and modern, while its emerald cut allows every plane and step to reflect light with crisp precision. Evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, the clarity affirms that this is a gem of substantial visual purity, inclusions so minor they become character rather than distraction, and the excellent polish reveals a surface that meets and returns light with the clarity of a high quality mirror. Coming from Cambodia, untouched by heat or other enhancements, this zircon carries the honest provenance of a natural beauty, a stone whose color and life are entirely its own, ready to be set as the centerpiece of an heirloom ring, a discerning pendant, or a bespoke study in fine jewelry.

The proportions of this emerald cut are as deliberate as a tailored suit, each facet plane arranged to emphasize the gem natural brilliance and internal glow, translating medium intense color into a constant, elegant presence on the hand. At 3.44 carats the stone sits in that coveted size category that conveys both restraint and significance, visible without ostentation, commanding attention by virtue of quality rather than scale alone. The emerald cut is celebrated for its ability to showcase clarity and tone, and in this instance the very slightly included grade allows for a deep, transparent window into the heart of the zircon, where light fractures into subtle flashes of blue and green, where the excellent polish ensures that each movement captures reflective flashes with calm authority.

On the subject of durability, it is important to understand how zircon performs in everyday life, and how to preserve its beauty for generations. Zircon typically ranks between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, which places it below corundum, the mineral family that includes sapphire and ruby at hardness 9, and well below diamond at 10, while overlapping or slightly exceeding the hardness of quartz at 7. This means that while zircon offers a respectable resistance to abrasion, it is not impervious to wear, and it can be more susceptible to chipping than harder gems due to its brittleness. For those who wish to wear this gem daily as a ring, we recommend a protective setting such as a bezel or a halo with secure prongs to shield the girdle and corners, and simple care practices, such as avoiding harsh knocks, storing the gem separately from harder stones to prevent scratching, and professional cleaning rather than abrasive at home methods, will keep its polished surfaces and crisp facets luminous.

Owning this Cambodian zircon from The Natural Gemstone Company is an assertion of cultivated taste, a choice that speaks to the collector who values natural color, fine cutting, and honest provenance. This is not merely a gem to be purchased, it is a piece to be curated, to be set in a design that complements the stone innate personality, whether that be a minimalist setting that lets the emerald cut speak for itself, or a sculptural mount that frames its greenish blue glow. The absence of enhancement assures that each nuance of hue is original, and the very slightly included clarity confirms a natural authenticity, making this gem a lasting emblem of refinement. For the connoisseur seeking a stone that combines luminous beauty, considered size, and the kind of presence that creates admiration without loudness, this zircon offers a quietly triumphant statement of taste and distinction.