Untreated Ceylon Zircon 5.28 (SZI528)

5.28 Carat
Blood Red
Medium Dark 80
Lightly Included

GRADING REPORT SZI528

• Identification: Natural Unheated & Untreated Zircon
  
• Carat: 5.28
  
• Shape: Rectangular
  
• Measures: 10.17x8.50x6.13 (millimeter)
• Color Grade: Excellent
  
• Tone: MD80
  
• Cutting Grade: Excellent (precision cut by Wieland)
  o Brilliancy: 50%
  o Depth: 72%
  
• Origin: Sri Lanka
  
• Treatment: None

Certificate No: AIGS 12010186

Overall Grade: Very Good

Comment: Dark but always red. Many red zircons have a significant brown tone or are primarily orange, not this one though. Red and green are the most desired colors in zircon. Clearly, this is a dark tone but also well saturated (bright vivid red zircons are rare, put mildly, and costly). This stone was precision cut in Germany. Handshot shows red luster rolling in from one side. Though the magnified images show an inclusion in the outer edge it is not visible to the unaided eye and would also disappear in a setting. No window, no visible inclusions, no treatments. If you search for a unique natural pure red gem in big size and perfect cut, this is a great opportunity at $400/carat or less if you are a member. Needs ring sizes over 6 and can fill a pendant. Zircon is durable for daily wear.