17.18 ct. Violane Cabochon
Color: Dark Purple
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Italy
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 21.5 x 12.4 mm
The scarcest variety of Diopside, Violane is characterized by its distinct rich purple hue. Almost solely from Italy, this material is sometimes encountered as cabs, cut for collector’s of the unusual. Superb color and size, this one has some attractive Quartz matrix banding as well. These are rare.