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1.88ct ETW Earth-Mined Yellow Zircon – Trillion Cut, Unheated
1.88ct ETW Earth-Mined Yellow Zircon – Trillion Cut, Unheated
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1.88ct ETW Earth-Mined Yellow Zircon – Trillion Cut, Unheated
This beautiful loose gemstone features an earth-mined yellow zircon from Sri Lanka, showcasing attractive golden-yellow coloration and brilliant diamond-like sparkle. Weighing 1.88 carats and fashioned in a distinctive trillion cut, this unheated gemstone combines warm natural color, impressive optical properties, and elegant geometric styling.
Specifications:
Gemstone: Yellow Zircon
Carat Weight: 1.88ct ETW
Cut: Trillion Cut
Dimensions: 8.0 x 7.3 x 4.5 mm
Clarity: Slightly Included
Treatment: Unheated
Origin: Sri Lanka
Condition: New
Earth-mined yellow zircon weighing 1.88ct ETW in a trillion cut from Sri Lanka, featuring slightly included clarity, unheated character, and attractive golden-yellow coloration.
This zircon displays appealing yellow coloration complemented by the lively sparkle for which natural zircon is celebrated. Its distinctive triangular trillion cut provides a striking geometric silhouette, creating an interesting alternative to traditional oval, round, and cushion-shaped gemstones.
Zircon is a naturally occurring zirconium silicate mineral admired for its exceptional optical characteristics. Its high refractive index and strong dispersion allow well-cut specimens to exhibit remarkable brilliance and colorful flashes of light, sometimes described as diamond-like sparkle. Despite their similar names, natural zircon and laboratory-created cubic zirconia are entirely different materials.
Yellow zircon occurs in a range of attractive shades, from delicate pale yellow to richer golden and honey-colored tones. Its warm coloration makes it an appealing alternative to more familiar yellow gemstones such as citrine and yellow sapphire, while its distinctive optical properties contribute additional visual interest.
This specimen is unheated, retaining its naturally occurring yellow coloration without heat enhancement. Although heat treatment is sometimes used to modify the appearance of zircon, unheated examples offer collectors an opportunity to appreciate the gemstone's original color characteristics.
Sri Lanka has a long and distinguished history as a source of gem-quality zircon. The island's gemstone deposits produce zircon in numerous colors, including yellow, brown, green, red, and colorless varieties. Sri Lankan zircon remains an important part of the country's diverse colored gemstone heritage.
At 1.88 carats with dimensions of 8.0 x 7.3 x 4.5 mm, this gemstone offers attractive proportions for custom jewelry. Its triangular trillion cut makes it an excellent candidate for a distinctive ring or elegant pendant, particularly in a protective setting that highlights its geometric shape and golden-yellow coloration.
Natural zircon generally has a hardness of approximately 6 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, depending on its structural condition. While it offers attractive brilliance, zircon's facet edges can be vulnerable to abrasion and impacts. Thoughtful jewelry design and careful handling will help preserve its polished appearance.
The combination of Sri Lankan origin, natural yellow coloration, unheated character, and distinctive trillion-cut styling gives this individual gemstone considerable appeal.
A beautiful earth-mined yellow zircon offering warm natural color, impressive diamond-like sparkle, and striking triangular styling for custom jewelry or gemstone collecting.
(Stock Code: EDMM)
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