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4.44 Ct. Agate from India
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Item ID: | K12542 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 11.54 Width: 10.9 Height: 4.77 |
Weight: | 4.44 Ct. |
Color: help | Orangish Red |
Color intensity: help | Medium Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | India |
Per carat price: help | $15 |
Introducing a remarkable gemstone from The Natural Gemstone Company: a stunning 4.44 carat orangish red agate, crafted to perfection from the celebrated geology of India. Our gemstone boasts an oval cabochon cut, expertly fashioned to enhance the stone's inherent characteristics, and has a meticulous finish evidenced by its excellent polish. Its medium intense color intensity reveals itself in a translucent quality that holds both fascination and depth. This agate's specific hue straddles a delicate balance between orange and red, presenting a warm, inviting tone that captures the essence of its birthplace.
This orangish red agate presents a fascinating comparison to gemstones from other renowned locations around the world. The Indian agate's hue bears a similarity to the red agates of Brazil, which are renowned for their fiery, vibrant tones; however, the Indian variant offers a more tempered warmth with an unmistakably intense yet more refined coloration. Additionally, if we look toward South American gem counterparts, such as the Chilean fire opal with its luminous sunset tones, there's a prevalent mood of warmth intersected by unique tonal subtleties that differentiate the Indian agate. Its medium intense color tone is neither overshadowed nor underwhelmed, offering a somehow soothing and compelling presence unlike any seen in globally sourced red agates.
The gemstone's clarity, graded as very slightly included and assessed at eye level, assures that only minimal inclusions exist, preserving the vibrancy and lustrous flow of its colors. Such clarity holds stark advantages over other varieties, typically demonstrating heavily included qualities, offering a cleaner, clearer view into the stone's breathtaking internal world. Coupling this clarity with an excellent finish confirms the craftsmanship behind this piece, accentuating its poised appearance and seamless symmetry. The overall result is a piece that not only captures light with elegant modesty but also invites it with warmth, allowing colors to ripple across its polished surface organically.
At The Natural Gemstone Company, we are proud to carry agates of such high valuation. For avid gemstone collectors and jewelry designers alike, this Indian orangish red agate is bound to be a vault of inspiration with its striking hue and compositional balance. It harmonizes strength with a gentler, soft focus, enhancing any collection or design with its uniquely attributable features. Whether set into a stunning centerpiece for a bespoke jewelry piece or valued as part of an elite gemstone collection, this exemplary orangish red agate promises to enkindle interest and admiration, a testament to the beauty and diversity found within our natural world.


