Ember Zircon - Mozambique - 5.73ct
A 5.73-carat pear-cut zircon from Mozambique, distinguished by its warm ember-red body color, with deep wine tones gathering toward the pavilion edges.
The stone's character lies in the tension between saturation and fire. Its deeply colored interior creates a sense of warmth and density, while zircon's naturally high refractive index and dispersion produce sharp flashes of brilliance across the faceted surface. Light does not simply pass through the color; it breaks against it, revealing flashes of red, orange, and copper as the stone moves.
The pear silhouette introduces a directional quality, balancing a rounded crown with a tapered point. At 12.49 mm in length, the stone has a pronounced face-up presence, while its rich coloration lends it a depth that feels closer to glowing embers than conventional bright red.
Unheated and naturally colored, this zircon preserves its original material character. Red and red-orange zircon from Mozambique is an unusual expression of the species, particularly in a stone of this weight and saturation.
A gemstone of fire held within structure and selected for the interplay of color, light, and proportion.