0.32 ct. TW 2.25 mm Benitoite Suite
Color: Medium Dark Very Slightly Violetish-Blue
Clarity: Eye Clean to Slightly Included
Origin: San Benito Co., California
Cut: Round Brilliant
Treatments: None
Measurements: 2.25 mm
Benitoite matched pairs of any size have all but disappeared from the market; let alone fine suites of matched stones. With the emphasis on producing the largest stones possible (common for such a rare material), pairs were never a top priority among the producers of these. Now that nearly all the rough capable of producing stones of any size is gone, the scarcity is even more noticeable. This is a superb set - fine, eye clean and calibrated set for easy use in jewelry. The color is in the very top range for these, a fine medium dark tone. Just a touch of variation across one or two gems and a tiny veil in one, otherwise an essentially perfect set. Great look for the cost.