An exceptional 19.23-carat faceted rhodochrosite, of truly remarkable dimensions for this mineral species. Faceted rhodochrosites of this quality exceeding a few carats remain rare, one reaching nearly twenty carats is truly exceptional. <\/p>\n
The stone comes from the legendary N’Chwaning Mines, in the heart of the famous Kalahari manganese field in South Africa. This historic deposit has yielded some of the finest specimens of rhodochrosite in the world and remains the gold standard for crystals with a vivid raspberry-red colour, a chromatic signature that has become iconic for this locality. <\/p>\n
This collector\u2019s gem features an intense, rich red hue, typical of the finest N\u2019Chwaning stones. The faceting is precise and well-balanced, combined with an excellent polish, which fully showcases the stone\u2019s brilliance and depth of colour. <\/p>\n
With its exceptional size for a specimen of this kind, its legendary provenance and its colour, emblematic of the deposit, this rhodochrosite is a true collector\u2019s item, comparable to the gems held in major mineralogical and museum collections.<\/p>\n
Weight:<\/strong> 19.23 carats Info: More photos and videos are available on request via one of our contact<\/span><\/a> methods. An LFG certificate of authenticity is available on request. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDimensions (LxWxH):<\/strong> 14.68 x 14.66 x 10.48 mm
\nColor:<\/strong> Red
\nShape and cutting style: <\/strong>Cut corners square, brilliant-cut crown, brilliant-cut pavilion
\nClarity:<\/strong> Slightly included,<\/a> exceptional for this gemstone
\nGeographical origin:<\/strong> N’Chwaning mines, Kalahari, South Africa
\nTreatment:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n