1.22 ctw Natural Unheated Yellow Zircon Matched Pair – Oval Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

This 1.22 ctw matched pair of natural yellow zircon is oval-cut and unheated, documented on AGCL Report #M263111. Zircon has one of the highest refractive indices of any gem species, producing exceptional brilliance and fire in its natural golden-yellow color. Both stones are matched for color consistency and dimensional symmetry, making this pair well suited to earrings and side-stone applications.

Rarity Analysis

A few factors make this pair less common than typical loose zircon supply:

• Color: Natural yellow zircon with this level of consistent golden-yellow saturation across two stones is uncommon relative to single loose stones.
• Size: At 1.22 ctw, each stone in the pair is a practical earring-scale weight, and true matched pairs at this size require sorting through significant material to find two consistent stones.
• Treatment: Recorded as unheated based on the store's own assessment; the AGCL report's Comments field does not address treatment, so this status is not independently lab-confirmed.
• Clarity: Eye clean in both stones, with no visible inclusions under normal viewing.
• Documentation: Species, weight, shape, and dimensions verified on AGCL Report #M263111.
• Combined effect: Matched pairs of natural zircon with this color and dimensional consistency are inherently harder to assemble than single stones, adding scarcity value beyond the individual stones' specifications.

Buying Guidance

A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:

• Understand the treatment disclosure. Unheated status here is the store's own assessment, since the AGCL report's Comments field does not address treatment — ask before purchase if independent lab confirmation of treatment matters to you.
• Choose a protective setting. At Mohs 7.5, zircon is more susceptible to abrasion and chipping than sapphire, so earrings or protected settings suit it better than exposed daily-wear rings.
• Confirm the pair works for your design. This is sold and priced as a matched pair (1.22 ctw total) — it's intended for earrings or symmetrical side-stone use, not as a single center stone.
• Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaning. Clean with mild soap and a soft brush only, and store the two stones separately to prevent surface contact.
• Use the Try Before You Buy option if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.

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Features

• SKU: CG8402
• Variety: Yellow Zircon (Matched Pair)
• Carat Weight: 1.22 ctw (total, matched pair)
• Dimensions (avg): 5.84 x 4.07 x 2.82 mm
• Shape: Oval, Matched Pair
• Cut Style: Mixed Brilliant
• Treatment: Unheated (store's own assessment — AGCL Report #M263111's Comments field is blank and does not address treatment)
• Color: Yellow
• Clarity: Eye Clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
• Transparency: Transparent
• Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)
• Certification: AGCL Report #M263111
• Hardness: 7.5 on the Mohs scale

One of a Kind

This is a matched pair of natural gemstones, not lab-created or mass-produced stones. No two natural zircon pairs are identical — the exact stones pictured are the exact stones you receive.

Care

• Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
• Store separately to avoid surface contact
• Remove before heavy physical activity
• Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners

What's Included

• AGCL report
• Gemstones packed in a gem sleeve