Brilliant Golden Yellow Zircon Gemstone from Tanzania, 2.16 cts., 9.0 x 7.5 mm., Rose Cut.

Gem: Zircon
Weight: 2.16 cts.
Size: 9.00 x 7.50 x 3.08 mm.
Color: Golden Yellow
Clarity: VVS
Cut: Freefrom Rose Cut
Locality: Tanzania
Treatment: Heated

Here is a lovely Zircon! Rose cut gemstones have been at the top of the list for popularity, and Zircon creates some of the finest because of its double refraction, and high refractive index which causes multi-color dispersion. This gem has a lovely golden yellow color with flashes of bright yellow. The stones display some multi-color flash out in the sunlight. The cut is a freeform Rose cut that glitters beautifully in hand. You can see the classic birefringence (facet doubling) that Zircon displays in the photos. Zircon has a bad rap because it is often confused by many as cubic zirconia. However, Zircon is a natural mineral and chemically is zirconium orthosilicate. This stone will make an excellent piece of jewelry, particularly a ring and look like a fancy color diamond! Enjoy!