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Product Type: Moldavite (also known as Impact Melt Glass or Tektite)
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.45ct
Size: 12x10mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Rich Green
Clarity: VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin: Chlum Region, Czech Republic
Moldavite is a rare, greenish gemstone formed by the impact of a meteorite. It is a type of tektite, which is a natural glass created from terrestrial material that melted during the intense heat of meteor impacts. Moldavite is believed to have been formed around 15 million years ago when a massive meteorite hit what is now the southern Germany and Czech Republic region, forming the Ries Impact Structure. The impact ejected material into the atmosphere, which later cooled and fell back to Earth as moldavite, primarily in the region of the Czech Republic. The most well-known deposits are located near the Moldau River, from which it gets its name. It is found in small quantities, making it relatively rare.
Moldavite has a distinct green color, ranging from pale olive green to deep forest green. Some specimens even have a slight brownish tint. It often has a wrinkled or pitted surface, a characteristic of its formation process.
Product Type: Sunstone
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.5ct
Size: 11.5mm
Shape: Round Cabochon
Color: Orange Red
Clarity: Semi Translucent - Fine Schiller
Origin: India
Sunstone is a type of feldspar, its color is often attributed to the presence of tiny copper platelets or hematite inclusions within the stone. The most common color of sunstone is a warm and vibrant orange or reddish-brown, often referred to as "Heliolite" due to its association with the sun. However, it can also occur in shades of yellow, pink, peach, and even green.
Sunstone is renowned for its unique optical phenomenon called adularescence. This effect creates a shimmering or glowing appearance on the surface of the stone, caused by the reflection of light from within the inclusions. It is relatively durable, with a hardness ranging from 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. While it's suitable for jewelry, care should be taken to avoid rough handling and exposure to extreme conditions.
Sunstone is associated with warmth, positive energy, and leadership qualities. It's thought to bring joy, vitality, and encourage independence and originality.
Product Type: Rhodolite Garnet
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.30ct
Size: 4mm
Shape: Pear Shape Cut
Color: Reddish Purple
Clarity: Clean to the eye
Origin: Tanzania
Treatment: None
Product Type: Smoky Quartz
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.8ct
Size: 8mm
Shape: Round Cut
Color: Smoky Color
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Brazil
Product Type: Aquamarine
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.94ct
Size: 10.5x5.5mm
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: Pale Aqua Blue
Clarity: Included
Origin: Africa
Product Type: Rhodolite Garnet
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.43ct
Size: 7x3.5mm
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: Reddish Purple
Clarity: Clean to the eye
Origin: Tanzania
Treatment: None
Product Type: Rhodolite Garnet
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.45ct
Size: 4mm
Shape: Square Cut
Color: Reddish Purple
Clarity: Clean to the eye
Origin: Tanzania
Treatment: None
Product Type: Tsavorite
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.006ct
Size: 1.0mm
Shape: Round Cut
Color: Green
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included)
Origin: Tanzania
Treatment: None
Tsavorite is a variety of the garnet family, specifically a green grossular garnet. Its color ranges from a vivid green to an intense greenish-blue. Tsavorite was first discovered in the 1960s in Tanzania and was later found in Kenya. Due to its scarcity, it is considered one of the rarest and most valuable garnets.
Tsavorite is relatively durable with a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it suitable for various types of jewelry, though care should be taken to avoid exposure to extreme heat or harsh chemicals.
Tsavorite is associated with prosperity, abundance, and vitality. Some consider it a stone of growth and regeneration, both in the physical and spiritual sense.
Product Type: Spessartite Garnet
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.3ct
Size: 7.5x9.7mm
Shape: Kite Shape Cut
Color: Dark Red Orange
Clarity: VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin: Nigeria
Treatment: None, Untreated
Product Name: Kunzite
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.0ct
Size: 6mm
Shape: Square Cut
Color: Pink
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Afghanistan
Treatment: None
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