Marlborough Chrysoprase Oval

Marlborough Chrysoprase OvalThis stunning chrysoprase cabochon showcases natures most refreshing hue: a luminous apple green to minty translucence that evokes the first days of spring. A variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz), chrysoprase owes its captivating color to trace amounts of nickel, giving it a soft, glowing depth unlike any other green gemstone. This was acquired from a husband and wife team that was purchased several decades back. Little of this gem material

Each piece remains entirely unique

At one time

once-in-a-lifetime beast of a gem—celebrated for its explosive

cuprite and the blacks are tenorite formations (also a copper mineral) This material is nice and hard

perfect for jewelry that stands out as wearable art

artistic flair

The contrasting matrix adds dramatic depth and organic character

Only a few hundred pounds came out

contrasting color saturation are getting harder and harder to come by

It is also blasted and open pit mined by large equipment

these cabochons display the rich

this mine Rivals Cloud Mountain in terms of color and grade