Other Gemstones
This section is dedicated to unusual and exotic gemstones that do not fit into the typical gemstone categories.
1.61 ct Ceylan Sinhalite
Sinhalite is a rare gemstone found almost exclusively in Sri Lanka. It was thought for many years to be a different variety of peridot, but was identified as a new species in 1952. Sinhalite gets its name from Sinhala, the Sanskrit word for the island of Sri Lanka. Because of its rarity, this stone not a major player in the gemstone world but is highly desirable in collections. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5, so it is well suited for pendants and light ring wear. A very bright yellow gemstone in my favorite cushion shape.
1.61 carats, 6.4 x 6.4 x 5.0mm, IF clarity
$125
1.61 carats, 6.4 x 6.4 x 5.0mm, IF clarity
$125
10.41 ct Golden Beryl
Beryl is the mineral family that includes emerald (green), aquamarine (blue or blue/green), bixbite (red), morganite (pink), goshenite (colorless), and golden beryl or heliodor (golden yellow). I cut this from a large Pakistani golden beryl crystal in a personally-designed cut for a gemstone competition. This would be the perfect stone for an impressive cocktail ring!
10.41 ct, 17.0 x 11.4 x 10.5mm, VVS clarity
$495
10.41 ct, 17.0 x 11.4 x 10.5mm, VVS clarity
$495