5.71 ct. Afghani Pink-Purple Diaspore Cabochon
Color: Medium Dark Slightly Purplish-Pink
Clarity: Moderately Included
Origin: Jalalabad, Afghanistan
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 11.4 x 9.4 mm
Admittedly the first time we have seen this material offered as a cabochon. The vast majority of rough from any find is not entirely gem grade and most is not even suitable for fashioning in anyway - it’s not surprising then that we would eventually see some cabs cut from this material. This is the kind of situation that used to take several years in the gem world, but now this all happens quite quickly as the demand for ‘new’ is driving so many dealers. And why not? The color is quite lovely and the stone is great size. As with most Diaspore cabs, there is some degree of chatoyancy visible, not quite an eye but it imparts a nice visual interest.