The listing, 14K Gold Natural Emerald Green Chrome Diopside Pendant & Pierced Earring Set has ended.
IT IS RARE! Diopside is found in many places but top gem quality Chrome Diopside mines are found near kimberlite shafts in the mountains of Siberia. The mining of Chrome Diopside can be very tough to do In sub-zero temperatures. Here Diopside is only mined three months out of the year, July - August.
Also Chrome Diopside has two planes so it needs extra care when cutting. There is approximately 90% Loss when faceting (to cut 1 carat of polished Chrome Diopside will require 10 carats of the rough!)
Unlike most other gems, which are heated, irradiated or oiled - there is ABSOLUTELY NO TREATMENT GIVEN TO CHROM DIOPSIDE.
It is a highly refractive beautiful green stone with great sparkle ( nearly twice the refraction index as compared to emerald )
These are all natural bright quality gemstones with rich green color and excellent luster presented in a 14K Gold setting, Hallmarked on posts & bail. 18in. Gold Chain included.
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