Zircon Cabochon from Sri Lanka 4ct

Zircon Cabochon from Sri Lanka 4ctThese Zircon's come from Sri Lanka and are a beautiful green colour with some lovely inclusions which give them even more character. It has been mined in the gem gravels of Sri Lanka for over 2,000 years. Like spinel, this is one of the most underrated gemstones. Perhaps because people associate it with cubic zirconia because of it's name, which is a man made gemstone. Dimensions at widest points: 1. 1cm x 0. 7cm x 0. 6cm approximate Weight: 0. 8g

Turquoise was one of the first gemstones ever to be mined back in 4th century BC by the Egyptians

This flat-backed cabochon is rich in pinks and gold and glitter and shows a clear striped pattern running through the stone

This example is lovely with warm rich browns and pinks

*Please note that the back of this pendant has an uneven surface

It is said that there can sometimes be trace amounts of platinum

Named after it's mined location

and is absolutely stunning

4 approximate

our supplier sourced material from Hoot's daughter Judy Elkins

Weight: 43g

was discovered in 2008 and is considered to be the highest quality of opals found to date

Discovered and mined in the 60s by Oregon rock shop owners Hoot Elkins and Shirts Quant