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4.27 Ct. Blue Zircon
This loose stone ships by Dec 1
Item ID: | K32257 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.17 Width: 7.76 Height: 5.74 |
Weight: | 4.27 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Unknown |
Per carat price: help | $188 |
As a representative of The Natural Gemstone Company, I am pleased to present a beautiful transparent 4.27 carat oval blue zircon, measuring 10.17 x 7.76 x 5.74 mm. This gem is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that is designed to maximize both brilliance and fire, and it displays intense color intensity and an excellent polish. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that the stone appears visually clean to the unaided eye with only minor natural inclusions that do not detract from its overall beauty. The piece has been heat treated to enhance the blue hue, a standard and widely accepted practice within the trade, and the origin is unknown, which we disclose openly. For an educated buyer the combination of size, cut, and clarity makes this zircon a noteworthy example, offering exceptional scintillation and a lively play of light that benefits from the stone s natural high refractive and dispersive properties.
Natural zircon has qualities that distinguish it from lab grown alternatives, and these distinctions matter to collectors and connoisseurs. Unlike synthetic simulants that are created for uniformity and low cost, natural zircon carries a geological history reflected in its trace element chemistry and inclusion patterns, so each stone is unique. Natural stones, when disclosed and documented correctly, often retain collectible interest and market desirability that lab grown pieces do not replicate. The slight natural inclusions in this stone are a hallmark of authenticity and do not impair the gem s optical performance thanks to the skilled mixed brilliant cutting and excellent polish. Heat treatment, when applied conservatively and disclosed as here, enhances the stone s color without compromising its integrity, and is considered acceptable by gemological standards.
When considering lab grown options, buyers should weigh the benefits of lower price and absolute uniformity against the intrinsic character, rarity, and traditional appeal of a natural zircon. At The Natural Gemstone Company we prioritize full disclosure and gemological accuracy, and we are happy to provide additional information or certification on request. This 4.27 carat blue zircon is well suited for someone who values natural provenance, distinctive optical character, and the subtle indicators of a genuine gemstone.
