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13.74 ct Grandidierite Extremely Rare MadagascarRRP 1000.00
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 18.080 x 13.480 x 8.460mm
- Weight (cts)
- 13.740
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Shape
- Oval
- Type
- Faceted
- Colours
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Grandidierite is a rather rare mineral, with a lovely blue-green color. It is never transparent enough to facet, but attractive, sometimes even jadelike cabochons are cuttable from the translucent material. The high hardness makes it suitable for wear, although cutters have to pay close attention to the cleavage. Cut grandidierite is seldom seen in collections because few collectors have even heard of it or know it exists in cuttable form. Forbes magazine and GIA article classify Grandidierite as the second extremely rare gemstone.
Grandidierite features a deep blue-green color that is often too opaque to facet. The hardness of the gem makes attractive fine jewelry, but cutters must be careful when shaping the stone to avoid fractures. Jewel experts typically cannot set a specific price for the gem, but they generally estimate about $20,000 a carat.
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- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 18.080 x 13.480 x 8.460 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 13.740
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Shape
- Oval
- Type
- Faceted
- Colours
-
Grandidierite is a rather rare mineral, with a lovely blue-green color. It is never transparent enough to facet, but attractive, sometimes even jadelike cabochons are cuttable from the translucent material. The high hardness makes it suitable for wear, although cutters have to pay close attention to the cleavage. Cut grandidierite is seldom seen in collections because few collectors have even heard of it or know it exists in cuttable form. Forbes magazine and GIA article classify Grandidierite as the second extremely rare gemstone.
Grandidierite features a deep blue-green color that is often too opaque to facet. The hardness of the gem makes attractive fine jewelry, but cutters must be careful when shaping the stone to avoid fractures. Jewel experts typically cannot set a specific price for the gem, but they generally estimate about $20,000 a carat.
LUSTER TOP QUALITY
Treatment None
Feel free to to “make an offer” on our other items :)
We Accept Payments through
Paypal
Direct Deposit
Credit Cards
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PositiveI received this grandidierite and it is a great gem. I am aware it is a small buy, but a big addon for my hobby collection. I appreciate it alot, and it proves you are a great seller who also cares for small customers. Recommended store!
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Positive
This apatite looks beautiful in pictures. I can't wait to receive.
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Negative
Auction won on 10/12/24, I received the item on 12/20/24. I’m giving a negative rating because after messaging the seller a second time there was no response. The gem however is gorgeous and my Mom will love it after I get it set.
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Positive
Very nice stone, excellent color
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