Gem: Chrome Kornerupine
Weight: 2.06 ct.
Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.1 x 3.6 mm thickness
Clarity: SI 1 / 2 - No cracks or veils
Origin: Umba Valley, Tanzania
Treatments: None
Comments:
Faceted by Scott Maier in Vermont
Excellent meet-points and polish
This is my last large, moody purple chrome kornerupine, and it sure is a unique one! It's an interesting fan shaped tablet, with a LOT of purple, blue, and green around the edges.
It could suit well as a low-profile ring just as easily as a medium to large sized custom pendant.
Kornerupine is exceedingly rare, and it's quite hard to find good examples over 1.5 ct. A chrome gem of this size with no fractures or veils is something that doesn't happen often. And will happen less and less over time, as this seldom-found gem dwindles from the market.





