1.10 ct. Dioptase
Color: Medium Dark Bluish-Green
Clarity: Eye Clean to Slightly Included
Origin: Congo
Cut: Round Brilliant
Treatments: None
Measurements: 6.2 mm
One of the most immediately recognizable and distinct colors in the gem world. This deep and strongly bluish-green color is rather like what Emerald aspires to, both in hue and saturation. Crystals are small so gem rough is not common and the stone is both soft and difficult to cut. This one is superb - great polish, clean and untreated. Yes, we have heard of clarity treatments on these, but absolutely not the case here. Oh, and yes, the size! It is exceptionally difficult to break the 1 carat barrier in this species, let alone withe a gem of this quality and superb cutting. A true gem and a gorgeous rarity.