Kornerupine Cat's Eye Cabochon from Sri Lanka 2.6ct

Kornerupine Cat's Eye Cabochon from Sri Lanka 2.6ctKornerupine Cat's eye is very rare gemstone known for it's chatoyancy or cat's eye effect, an optical effect where a narrow ray of light appears to run down the centre of the stone. This band of light moves side to side across the stone as the stone is moved in the light. This example has a white gold band of light running across it which is complimented perfectly by the greens of the stone. Cat's eyes from Sri Lanka are highly prized for the

Carats: 48

This flat-backed cabochon is rich in blues and a touch of glitter in it's layers

Whilst these agates are not rare in Iran

The rarest and most sought after colour in these plumes is pink

Carats: 31

This material is becoming increasingly more difficult to find and is a long time favourite for jewellers and collectors

This example showcases that combination beautifully with areas of textured surface

The deposit has been extinct for decades

Weight: 27g

turquoise blue-green pieces were most popular and well-known as they resembled Persian turquoise whilst being much harder and durable

Desert Picture comes in a range of brown

Dimensions at widest points: 7 x 3