0.61 ct. Benitoite TW Matched Pair
Color: Medium Dark Very Slightly Violetish-Blue
Clarity: Eye Clean
Origin: San Benito Co., California
Cut: Round Brilliant
Treatments: None
Measurements: 4 mm
Benitoite matched pairs of any size have all but disappeared from the market. 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 pair - a fine calibrated set for easy use in jewelry. The color is absolute top - the combination of hue and tone that is most in demand. While entirely eye clean, there are a few crystalline inclusions under 10x that are lost in the brilliance of these. A really lovely set. Have a look around, sizable accent pairs are just not available.