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7.61 Ct. Multi Color Cabochon Agate from Brazil
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Item ID: | K20206 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 17.84 Width: 9.92 Height: 5.91 |
Weight: | 7.61 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Light |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Brazil |
Per carat price: help | $30 |
This 7.61 carat pear shape multi color agate measures 17.84 x 9.92 x 5.91 mm, and presents a cabochon cut with an excellent polish. The specimen is opaque, with a light color intensity that allows the multi color banding and surface tones to be perceived as soft, integrated zones rather than sharp contrasts. Clarity is graded as slightly included evaluated at eye level, and there are no indications of treatment or enhancement. Origin is Brazil, and the stone is supplied and documented by The Natural Gemstone Company. The combination of weight, dimensions, and the controlled dome of the cabochon provides a balanced proportion suitable for settings that emphasize both the form and the surface character of the agate.
The cabochon cut enhances the gemstone’s inherent properties of light reflection by maximizing surface luster and controlling the way light interacts with the opaque interior. Rather than relying on internal transparency or faceted return, the gently domed surface permits light to glide and scatter across the banding and color zones, producing a measured sheen that accentuates subtle tonal shifts. In a pear shape form, the tapering silhouette guides the eye along a graduated surface, so highlights and soft reflections travel from the broader end toward the point, reinforcing the perception of depth and movement. The excellent polish is a critical factor, as it ensures that specular reflection is clean and even, reducing surface diffusion and allowing the inherent colors to appear fresher and more continuous. Slight inclusions evaluated at eye level do not disrupt the reflective behavior, they interact with the dome to add character rather than to detract from the overall surface performance. The result is an agate whose cabochon geometry, dimensions, and finishing coalesce to present light in a way that emphasizes color harmony, surface texture, and perceived depth, characteristics that are consistent with the standards maintained by The Natural Gemstone Company.
