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Natural rare faceted Grandidierite and Zircon pendant totalling 1.11ct., set in platinum and gold overlay sterling silver.
Platinum plated sterling silver chain measures 18 inches in length.

1 pear cut Grandidierite, 7 x 5mm, 0.61ct.
8 round cut Zircons, 1.75mm, 0.30tcw.
8 round cut Zircons, 1.5mm, 0.20tcw.

Treatment: Grandidierite - no known treatment.  Zircons - heat.
Origins: Grandidierite - Madagascar.  Zircons - Cambodia.

Metal weight: Chain - 3g.  Pendant - 1.27g.

Due to it's cleavage in both directions, Grandidierite is extremely difficult to cut, therefore faceted stones are rare to find in finished items of jewellery.  Usually Cabochon is the more commonly used cut.  Gem quality Grandidierite is also extremely rare and often appears on the list of 10 rarest varieties of gemstones in the world.

Normally $220.