2.38 ct. Color Change Taaffeite
Color: Dark Grayish Greenish Blue / Purple
Clarity: Eye Clean
Origin: Sri Lanka
Cut: Oval Brilliant
Treatments: None
Measurements: 8.4 x 6.6 mm
Well now, we had not expected to describe a gem like this anytime soon. A clean 2+ Taaffeeite is still a notable gem in the market - despite the fact that there are a few more of these around than there used to be. Once or twice before we have seen some small Sri Lankan gems with an odd gray-green bodycolor - that is quite rare and something of significant gemological interest. However, this is absolutely the very time we have noted a Taaffeite with a full color change. Almost undocumented, this is a hallowed rarity for certain.
The colors are dark to be sure, but quite apparent in normal light and the change is complete. A grayish-green to a greenish blue - and there again, mention of blue in the color of a Taaffeite? Amazing! Entirely respectable cutting and clean, with that wonderful 2+ carat size for added interest. An amazing stone to be sure. With full GIA Identification Report noting both the color change and the blue daylight color - we can’t imagine they have issued many of these.