0.65 Serandite
Color: Medium Dark Slightly Pinkish-Orange
Clarity: Moderately Included
Origin: Quebec, Canada
Cut: Rectangular Step
Treatments: None
Measurements: 5.4 x 4.1 mm
Gem Serandite is an extreme rarity. Essentially only found as gem rough at the famed Mont Saint-Hilaire complex in Quebec, supplies of this gem have always been extremely limited. This is a gem where the distinctive color is outstanding and the cutting is very, very nice. Addtionally, the gem has quite respectable clarity for the material (this is a very problematic mineral and is rarely so 'gemmy' as it is here). We really have not done the stone justice here with macro photography, much of what comes through as ‘inclusions’ are reflections off of internal planes and so not nearly as apparent in standard lighting. Judged by the unique color this one is superb - that perfect mix of pink and orange that is so attractive. A very difficult gem to source - we see precious few of these and this is the first we have seen in a long while.