5.2ct Ancient Inca Pink Rhodochrosite 12x9 Oval Natural Mined Unheated Argentina

Description

Type of Gemstone
Total Carat Weight
Gemstone Color
Gemstone Shape
# of Gems
General Description
Laboratory Treatments
Dimensions in mm
Mined from Country
Rhodochrosite
5.2
red pink and white
oval cab
1
Stunning luster, polish, oval cabochon cut, color tones, translucent, opaque, magnified character as shown, exceptional growth lines, richest color saturation. This gemstone is from the ancient stalagmites and stalactites in 13th century Inca silver mines.
none at all
12.0 x 9.0 x 4.6
Catamarca, Argentina
Note: The rhodochrosite gem in the photos is the exact gem you will receive.
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We test the identity of every one of our gemstones and we test the metal purity of each setting. We use a combination of microscopes, light filters, UV lights, spectrophotometer, refractive index, polariscope, thermal conduction, and other tests as needed until we are certain of the species of the gemstone, its natural source, and its unusual properties (e.g. color change, cats-eye, etc.). Plus, we try to identify treatments. However, gem treatment methods are increasingly difficult to identify, so we report to you what we find. If you send one of our gemstones to a major USA certifying laboratory (e.g. AGS, AGTA, GIA, etc.) and they report to you that your gemstone was not the species of gem we said it was, we will refund to you all of your purchase money and pay for return shipping (not valid if you go to a jewelry store or pawn shop because of the high incidence of gem-switching and anti-online bias).
When our listing states NATURAL, we mean that the gem was mined from the ground. Natural gemstones sometimes have some character (some call them flaws). Often, such character is an integral part of their unique beauty and lets you know that they are genuinely natural, extremely rare gemstones. Truly natural gemstones are rarely completely flawless – especially untreated natural gemstones. Sometimes this character is visible to the unaided eye, sometimes it requires magnification. Cameras tend to amplify flaws beyond what can be seen with the unaided eye. Buying gemstones as they were made by nature means you are buying one-of-a-kind gemstones - no two natural gemstones have exactly the same character, color, faceting, etc. Your gemstone formed millions of years ago and sat in the ground waiting to be unearthed just for you!
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Measurements are in millimeters (mm) and weights are in carats, unless otherwise stated. Please allow up to a 10% variance in measurements for human or instrumentation error. Please note that our descriptions are based on our best opinion with the item held about 18" from the eyes without magnification. Everyone sees colors and other characteristics in their own way, so your view may be a little different than ours. If you want us to remeasure, please ask before you buy. We are happy to do what we can to make your buying experience comfortable and secure. Because the photos show items highly magnified so that you can see close-up details, almost every item listed has at least one photo of the item next to a ruler showing mm. Please utilize this photo and the stated dimensions and weights to understand actual sizes. Note: There are 25.4 mm in 1 inch. If an item has no photo with a ruler and you need one, please let us know and if you have any questions, please ask!
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