0.75 ct. Benitoite
Color: Medium Dark Slightly Violetish-Blue
Clarity: Slightly Included
Origin: California
Cut: Custom Oval
Treatments: None
Measurements: 6.6 x 4.2 mm
A gorgeous and very dispersive example of this classic collector’s gem. The popularity of Benitoite has never waned and continues to increase year after year - this despite the difficulty in sourcing finer stones. The color and tone on this gem is optimal - the instantly recognizable top color for the species. The cutting is a fantastic and fresh US job - this shape works particularly well with this tone and keeps it lively and bright. There is a single veil which we have tried to showed to the greatest extent in the photos above. It is not a structural issue and is well hidden to the point of the stone appearing nearly eye clean. A great, larger Benitoite that also has a full GIA report.