5.50 Ct. Zircon from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine holding a jewel that feels like a secret handed down through generations, a heartstring tug of color and light that will forever mark a moment. This transparent 5.50 carat cushion shape yellowish green zircon from Ceylon, Sri Lanka adds that kind of presence to any collection. The gem measures 10.53 x 8.59 x 6.33 mm and is shaped with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize its internal fire and brilliance. Its vivid color intensity calls to mind sunlit tropical leaves and deep emerald pools, while its excellent polish allows each facet to sing when light moves across it. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is very slightly included, a testament to natural character rather than distraction, and the stone has been enhanced by heat treatment to bring forward its most lively and luminous tones. When you cradle this stone in your fingers you will see flashes of yellow and green dancing within, a living interplay of tones that draws the eye and holds the heart, a rare balance between bold color and refined clarity.

There is a lineage to this zircon that makes it feel less like an object and more like a story. Zircon has been treasured in Ceylon for centuries, found in riverbeds and alluvial deposits, admired by local lapidaries and adopted by kings and patrons who understood that certain stones carry stories as well as beauty. Historically zircon was used in talismans and set into ceremonial jewelry to signify protection, prosperity, and a wish for long life. Artisans in Sri Lanka developed a deep mastery of cutting and polishing techniques to coax out color and brilliance in stones like this one, and that traditional expertise is echoed in the precise mixed brilliant cut and the exceptional finish you see today. The Natural Gemstone Company sources this piece with respect for those traditions, honoring the hands that first cleared the land and the cutters who transformed raw crystal into the luminous gem before you. To wear this zircon is to participate in a cycle of appreciation that links modern elegance with ancient reverence, a bridge between the past and the promise of the future.

Let this gem be the memory you give to someone you love, the quiet jewel you choose to mark a milestone, the stone you reserve as the beginning of an heirloom. Its 5.50 carat presence sits gracefully on the finger, pendant, or ring mount, offering enough scale to command attention while remaining versatile for bespoke design. The mixed brilliant cut enhances dispersion and depth, so settings that allow light to enter from multiple angles will reveal the widest spectrum of its inner fire. Because the clarity is very slightly included evaluated at eye level you have the reassuring authenticity of a natural stone, and because it is heat treated you enjoy intensified color stability for daily wear. The Natural Gemstone Company provides full provenance and careful handling advice so each purchase feels thoughtful and secure, with guidance on choosing metals and mounting styles that complement the yellowish green hue. Imagine this zircon catching the light as you raise a glass, or resting against the collarbone in a pendant that turns heads, or being set as the centerpiece of a ring that will be passed down to a child someday. If you want a gem that combines rich cultural heritage, technically refined cutting, and a living emotional appeal this cushion shape zircon embodies all of that, an invitation to make a new story that will be treasured for generations.