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The demantoid is one of the most brilliant gemstones that exist, yet until recently it was little known except among collectors and gemstone lovers. Strictly speaking it is a green garnet, or rather the star of the green garnets. Not without reason does it bear a name which means 'diamond-like'. The name comes from the Dutch and makes reference to the outstanding quality of this gem, its incomparable brilliance and fire. Some gemstone lovers claim that a demantoid will continue to glow even in the shade. 6.5 - 7.0 PLEASE NOTE : NO BIDS WILL BE DELETED, UNLESS FOR A VERY VALID REASON!! Click on the logo above to view our other items Click here to visit the "Gemstone Selling Guide", which we fully support and adhere to.
The demantoid belongs to the large gemstone family of the garnets, and is actually a variety of the garnet mineral andradite. But it is more than that: it is the most expensive kind of garnet and one of the most precious of all gemstones. It is highly esteemed on account of its rarity coupled with that incredible luminosity. Product Name Natural Demantoid Garnet Colour See image Shape/Cut See image Quality VS2 Weight 0.62 cts Luster Excellent Dimension 6.0 x 4.8 x 2.3 mm Origin Madagascar Quantity 1 Treatment None Certificate No Hardness