Rare! Matched Pair Russian Melanite Andradite Garnet Cabs GLI!
Price: 90.00
Origin: Ural Mountains Russia
Weight: 9.26 carats total weight
Size: 9 mm each
Clarity: Opaque
Cut: Square Checkerboard double sided cushions
Color: Gloss Black
Treatment: None guaranteed natural color!
Note: Once used by Russian royalty in mourning and funeral jewelry, Melanite is the Titanium rich variety of Andradite Garnet. This family includes: Topazolite, Demantoid, and Melanite. A wonderful collectors item, polished Melanite Garnet gems are rarely available.
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