Description

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Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T2bz9YJiOA

Video & pictures taken in LED & fluorecent light.

With a refractive indice almost that of Diamond – 2.37. A dispersion three times of Diamond – 1.56. Gem quality Sphalerite has few equals in the gemstone world for a kaleidoscope of swirling dispersion of colors & sheer brilliance. It also can be quite vivid in color.

This stone is a top example of the species. It is eye clean, most Sphalerite is included to the eye. It has a bright medium light tone yellow (strong saturation) that allows the dispersion to talk, & the stone does talk loudly.

It comes from the Aliva mine, Santander, Spain, which has been closed since 1989, & has the reputation for producing the finest Spalerite in the world. Gem quality specimens are becoming more & more rare, as there is very little on the market, & fine quality specimens go quickly

A true collector’s gem, Sphalerite is by far best suited just to look at & admire. A soft stone 3/12 - 4 hardness on the mohs scale & sensitive to heat, Sphalerite is not suited for jewelry, though some have set it in pendants & earrings, I do not advise it. If you do, make sure you really have someone that has years of experience setting.

There really is not much more I can say about this exceptional specimen of the species, other than saying the video & pictures does not come close to doing this stone justice, dispersion wise, but it tries to give you an idea. Bling!

Color – Medium light tone yellow. GIA Gemset Y 5/5 – Strong saturation
Clarity - Eye clean
Cut – Trillion
Dimensions – 13.12 mm x 8.47 mm
Weight – 10.48 ct.
Treatment - None
Origin – Aliva mine, Santander Spain
Payment - Paypal
8.00 shipping via USPS priority mail in USA with tracking number.
$10.00 shipping to Canada, First Class International
$13.00 the rest of the world, First Class International
7 Day return policy once you receive the stone. Your money back if not satisfied