{"title":"Natural Chrysoberyl — Loose Stones from Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Chrysoberyl is one of the most underappreciated gem species in fine jewelry — a beryllium aluminum oxide that ranks 8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the hardest gemstones after diamond, ruby, and sapphire. Its color range runs from honey-yellow and golden-green through more saturated yellowish-green hues, and the species also includes the famously rare alexandrite (color-change) and cat's eye varieties. Chrysoberyl is durable enough for daily wear, naturally untreated, and far less expensive than sapphire or ruby at comparable quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy our chrysoberyls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur chrysoberyls are sourced from Sri Lanka, a leading source for fine natural chrysoberyl. Every stone in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003enatural and untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e — chrysoberyl rarely requires any enhancement, and we don't carry stones that have been treated. Premium pieces ship with \u003cstrong\u003eGIA reports\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each stone is photographed under standardized lighting against a neutral background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a chrysoberyl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted chrysoberyl typically appears in golden-yellow through yellowish-green ranges. The most prized stones show vivid yellow-green saturation with strong brilliance. Stones with brownish undertones are less prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine chrysoberyl is typically eye-clean. We don't carry stones with significant visible inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval, cushion, and round are most common. Emerald cuts suit chrysoberyl's clarity beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysoberyl over 2 carats is common; over 5 carats begins to be rare in fine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCat's eye chrysoberyl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCat's eye chrysoberyl shows chatoyancy — a sharp, single line of light that moves across the dome of a cabochon-cut stone as it's rotated, exactly like the slit pupil of a cat's eye in the headlights. The effect is caused by fine parallel fibrous inclusions, and the finest cat's eyes show a strong, well-defined line and a \"milk and honey\" effect (one side of the line lighter, the other darker under specific lighting). See our dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chrysoberyl-cats-eye\"\u003ecat's eye chrysoberyl collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStatement jewelry, collector pieces, durable daily wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChrysoberyl works beautifully in pendants, cocktail rings, men's signet rings, and any setting where its honey-yellow-green palette can be the star. Its hardness makes it practical for daily wear, and its rarity in fine quality makes it a thoughtful collector pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a question about a stone? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e. 14-day return on every order. Select pieces are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tryon-collection\"\u003eavailable for Try-On\u003c\/a\u003e. Free US shipping; international shipping via FedEx and UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2-36-ct-chrysoberyl-cats-eye-unheated","title":"2.36 ct Chrysoberyl cats eye~ Untreated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2.36 carat natural Chrysoberyl cats eye shows a sharp, well-defined chatoyant band — a line of light that moves across the dome of the stone as the viewing angle changes. The effect is caused by fine parallel fibrous inclusions oriented through the crystal, and the quality of the band directly defines the stone's value. This specimen is untreated, accompanied by an independent lab report. Chrysoberyl ranks 8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the most durable gem species for jewelry use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 2.36 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Greenish-yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenon: Chatoyancy (cat's eye effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Independent lab report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 8.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Chrysoberyl cats eye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent lab report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42774382379075,"sku":"CG8245","price":3792.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/Cats_Eye.jpg?v=1778308033"},{"product_id":"3-64-ct-natural-chrysoberyl-gemstone","title":"3.64 ct natural chrysoberyl gemstone~ GIA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 3.64 carat natural chrysoberyl gemstone is accompanied by a GIA report documenting its weight, dimensions, and optical properties. Chrysoberyl ranks 8.5 on the Mohs scale — harder than most gem species outside the corundum family — and occurs in golden-yellow to yellow-green tones. At 3.64 carats, this is a substantial collector-grade piece; well-cut chrysoberyl above 3 carats is genuinely uncommon in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 3.64 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Chrysoberyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.86 × 8.21 × 6.11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 8.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of natural chrysoberyl gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43031854481475,"sku":"CG8413","price":1310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_543805d8-0205-411a-bdd9-476b17fc5712.jpg?v=1778308066"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/1112023001_71afff3d-7a8d-4a3e-8ba2-a03b37b659c6-1776781996.jpg?v=1779972196","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/collections\/natural-chrysoberyl-loose-stones-sri-lanka.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}