7 Faceted Benitoite Gemstones
Assorted Cushion cuts, 2.5 mm - 3.5 mm, 1.01 ctw
Pieces: 7 in the lot.
Clarity: VVS
Type: Benitoite,
Luster: Excellent ,
Weight: 1.01 ctw.
Origin: San Benito County, California USA,
Size: 2.50 mm - 3.50 mm each
Color: Medium to Dark Blue with Violet
Shape: Cushion Cut
Here is a beautiful top quality parcel of faceted benitoite gemstones.
With each passing year, the value of clean cut examples of this rare gemstone, continue to rise.
These gems are all eye to loupe clean.
Their color is a beautiful benitoite Medium to dark blue with violet.
Due to the pleochroic nature of Benitoite, the stones can appear lighter, darker and sometimes colorless, depending on the light and viewing angle.
These beauties are ready to be set as accent stones. They all have great fire.
For those of you that are not familiar with Benitoite, this gem is a true All American Gemstone!
All other species of minerals that gems are cut from, can be found in different locations either within this country or around the world,
however Gem Quality Benitoite is ONLY found in one very small area in California, which is also why it is the California State Gemstone!
With the color of the finest Sapphire and more dispersion than diamond, Benitoite has no rival!
