{"product_id":"ceylon-green-zircon-1-84ct-cushion","title":"1.84ct Ceylon Green Zircon - Cushion","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Zircon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.84 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.08 x 5.62 x 4.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangle Cushion Mixed Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeylon (Sri Lanka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Zircon: A Genuine Gemstone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Green Zircon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt $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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zircon\"\u003eBrowse our full Ceylon Zircon collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceylon-green-zircon-2-63ct-cushion\"\u003eCompare: 2.63ct Ceylon Green Zircon Rectangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this zircon the same as cubic zirconia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere does this green zircon come from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan zircon be worn in a ring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"My Precious Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43776385220723,"sku":"MPG-ZC-0184","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6400\/4723\/files\/12.png?v=1768221928","url":"https:\/\/mypreciousgems.com.au\/products\/ceylon-green-zircon-1-84ct-cushion","provider":"My Precious Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}