1.33 ct. Russian Demantoid with Horsetail
Color: Medium Dark Slightly Yellowish-Gree
Clarity: Eye Clean to Slightly Included
Origin: Russia
Cut: Round Brilliant
Treatments: Probable Heat
Measurements: 6.6 mm
Just about everyone is aware of the storied 'horsetail' inclusions that are both common and very diagnostic to Russian Demantoid Garnets; they are in many ways the classic inclusion in all of gemology. While recently looking over some very fine color Demantoids (a very rich green with minimal yellow) we were greeted with almost unbelievably fine example of a horsetail. Perfctly featured under the table of the gem is a stunning horsetail swirling around its origin of a tiny chromite crystal. All of this centered beautifully under the table, yet not apparent enough to detract one degree from the brilliance of the otherwise entirely clean stone. We can't convey how difficult it is to find stones in which these are so well presented - it is an almost comet like appearance within the stone.
You have the added benefit of fine Russian cutting - a precision round brilliant - as well. With all things considered, simply the best we have seen in any size and irreplaceable. We are always looking for a ‘perfect’ horsetail and this one fills the bill. Not inexpensive, but one look with magnification and you will be convinced entirely. With an AGL Demantoid Brief.