2.83 ct. Tanzanian Green-Lilac Kornerupine Cabochon
Color: Medium Bluish-Green / Purple
Clarity: Moderately Included
Origin: Tanzania
Cut: Sugarloaf Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 9.1 x 7.8 mm
This variety of Kornerupine became available a decade ago with very little production since - and this is a new and outstanding way to appreciate the uniqueness of this material. The highlight is the dynamic pleocroism of the material - a bright blue-green is one direction and a fantastic lilac hue in the other; both can be quite saturated in larger size stone. The sheer size of this cab allows for a stunning display of these colors, something that is sometimes lost in smaller faceted gems which are the norm. Great shape and gorgeous color, an endlessly fascinating cab with a superb color and undeniably gemmy quality.