Grandidierit 1.82ct 10.76X8.33X4.60mm Cabochon Purple Sapphire - 4

Purple Sapphire - 4

Ladis Ring 18k Yellow gold

Grandidierite is a relatively rare mineral

Total Price:                  $4000

Grandidierit 1.82ct 10.76X8.33X4.60mm Cabochon Purple Sapphire - 4Discovered in southern Madagascar, grandidierite was named in honor of notable French naturalist and explorer, Alfred Grandidier. Grandidier reported the first samples in 1902. Grandidierite is a relatively rare mineral. While found in several areas, supply is very small and quickly depleted. It is the 3rd most expensive gemstone in the world. Due to its rarity, it is not often found as gems or in jewelry. The transparent gemstones are rarely faceted