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1.55 Ct. Grandidierite from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Apr 5
Item ID: | K22365 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.84 Width: 6.8 Height: 4.63 |
Weight: | 1.55 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $4,774 |
This exceptional grandidierite offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a transparent 1.55 carat oval, with precise dimensions of 7.84 by 6.80 by 4.63 millimeters, expertly fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that balances depth of color with lively light return, it displays an intense bluish green hue that reads as both saturated and complex under various lighting conditions, its clarity has been evaluated as slightly included at eye level, meaning minor internal characteristics are visible on close inspection but do not compromise the gem s overall transparency or its attractive face up appearance, the polish is excellent, which enhances facet definition and maximizes the gem s scintillation, and importantly this material is natural with no enhancement, provenance from Madagascar confirms it as genuine grandidierite from one of the species most respected localities, the combination of weight, shape, and finish makes this example immediately suitable for use as a striking center stone in a bespoke ring or pendant, or for collectors who seek well cut, naturally finished specimens.
From a gemological perspective grandidierite is prized for its rarity and optical character, it is a relatively scarce mineral in the gem market, and fine transparent material with intense color is particularly uncommon, grandidierite is known for pleochroism which means it can show varying tones of bluish green depending on the angle of view and the lighting source, this behavior contributes to a dynamic appearance that rewards movement and offers subtle complexity that educated buyers appreciate, the mixed brilliant cut used in this piece is deliberately chosen to enhance brilliance while preserving weight and color saturation, slightly included clarity at eye level is consistent with natural, untreated specimens from Madagascar, and the absence of enhancement is a critical value factor because treatments would alter color stability and market desirability, the excellent polish reduces surface disturbance to light, resulting in cleaner facet junctions and better optical performance, taken together the gem s optical and physical attributes justify its appeal to connoisseurs who prioritize natural origin, intact crystal integrity, and measurable rarity.
Beyond technical attributes the rich, bold bluish green tone of this grandidierite functions as a refined statement of personal power and distinction, intense colored gemstones convey presence the moment they are worn, and a grandidierite of this caliber achieves that presence through both color depth and optical liveliness, for a buyer seeking a stone that communicates individuality and elevated taste this gem is an ideal choice, its size is substantial enough to serve as a focal point without overwhelming classic settings, and its pleochroic nature gives it a living color that shifts with the wearer s movement, for daily wear we recommend protective mounting choices that shield the girdle and pavilion, and careful cleaning methods using mild soapy water and a soft brush to preserve polish and avoid potential mechanical stress, for collectors and investors the combination of natural Madagascar origin, no enhancement, intense color, and fine cutting enhances long term desirability, The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the stone s disclosed attributes and can provide further gemological information on request, this grandidierite is presented as a rare opportunity to own a transparently described and well prepared gemstone that communicates both aesthetic beauty and meaningful rarity.
























