1.84ct Ceylon Green Zircon - Cushion
1.84ct Ceylon Green Zircon - Cushion
Product Details
| Gem Type | Natural Zircon |
| Carat Weight | 1.84 ct |
| Dimensions | 8.08 x 5.62 x 4.28 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Rectangle Cushion Mixed Cut |
| Colour | Green |
| Origin | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
| Certification | Arctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL) |
This 1.84ct natural Ceylon green zircon delivers the remarkable brilliance that makes zircon one of the most optically gifted gemstones available. With a refractive index approaching diamond, this stone produces an intense sparkle and fire that belies its modest price point. The cushion mixed cut optimises light return across its 8.08 x 5.62 mm face.
Natural green zircon is a genuine rarity in the gem market. While most commercial zircon is heat-treated to produce blue, this stone's green colour is entirely natural, a product of billions of years of geological processes within Sri Lanka's ancient gem-bearing gravels.
Origin & Certification
This zircon originates from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), an island that has been a premier source of natural zircon for centuries. Ceylon zircon is valued for the range of natural colours its deposits produce, with green being among the most sought-after by collectors.
The Arctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL) has certified this stone, confirming its identity as natural zircon, its green colour grade, and Sri Lankan origin. The accompanying certificate provides full transparency on all quality characteristics.
Natural Zircon: A Genuine Gemstone
Natural zircon must not be confused with cubic zirconia (CZ), a lab-created diamond simulant. They are entirely different materials. Zircon is a naturally occurring zirconium silicate mineral. One of the oldest minerals on Earth. While cubic zirconia is a synthetic zirconium oxide created in laboratories.
What makes natural zircon special is its optical performance. Zircon has a refractive index of 1.93-1.98, higher than sapphire (1.76-1.77), and exceptional dispersion that splits white light into vivid spectral colours. A well-cut zircon can rival diamond for brilliance and fire.
Why This Green Zircon
At $250 AUD, this 1.84ct certified natural green zircon is an ideal first gemstone or an affordable addition to a growing collection. The elongated cushion shape provides impressive face-up coverage at 8.08 x 5.62 mm. Notably large for under 2 carats, thanks to zircon's density.
For buyers who want a genuine, certified natural gemstone with exceptional optical properties at an accessible price, natural zircon is one of the gem world's best-kept secrets. This stone's AGCL certification ensures you are purchasing an authenticated natural gem with full provenance documentation.
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Is this zircon the same as cubic zirconia?
No. Natural zircon is a genuine gemstone that forms naturally in the Earth over billions of years. Cubic zirconia (CZ) is a completely different, lab-created material. Despite the similar names, they have no relation to each other. This stone is a certified natural zircon from Sri Lanka.
Where does this green zircon come from?
This zircon is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), one of the world's most respected gemstone sources. Sri Lanka has produced natural zircon for centuries, and its green zircon specimens are particularly valued for their natural, untreated colour.
Can zircon be worn in a ring?
Yes, though zircon rates 6-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, so a protective setting (bezel or halo) is recommended for rings worn frequently. Zircon is excellent in pendants and earrings where its exceptional brilliance and fire can be fully appreciated.
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