Natural Zircon

Stone Size: 5.45CT

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Yellow zircon is a semi-precious gemstone that's known for its bright, vivid color and is often used as an alternative to yellow sapphire:

• Color: Yellow zircon can range from pale lemon to deep golden hues.

• Origin: Yellow zircon is found in East Africa, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.

• Heating: Yellow zircon is often heated to achieve its color, but some natural, unheated gems are also available.

• Tenebrescence: Some yellow zircons have a rare property called tenebrescence, which causes them to appear brownish-yellow or orangey-yellow when stored in the dark. When exposed to light, they slowly return to their normal yellow color.

• Fluorescence: Some zircons glow intensely when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, while others are inert.

• Birefringence: Zircon has a strong birefringence feature.

• Birthstone: Zircon is the birthstone for December.

• Name: The name "zircon" comes from the Persian word zargun, which means "golden-colored".