10.30 ct. Sphalerite
Color: Medium Dark Yellow/Reddish-Orange
Clarity: Eye Clean
Origin: Santander, Spain
Cut: Square Cushion
Treatments: None
Measurements: 12.1 mm
These have become quite popular, as well as more common, in recent years. They are dazzling stones with great color and dispersion - if they were just more durable they would be a sensation in jewelry. What is now uncommon is the fine, precision quality of the cut here - great polish and a near adamantine luster. Beyond that, this stone has one of the most attractive featuring of color zoning in this material that we have seen. The bright, reddish area is featured directly as the center. Fantastic conversation piece.