This is natural, untreated gel sugilite cabochon that showcases its unique purple color with a smooth, polished finish.
Features:
- Genuine, natural, untreated Gel Sugilite stone
- Pleochroic nature: the hue of the purple presents different shades depending on lighting sources
- Smooth, polished finish, natural
- Freeform, cabochon
- Total weight 1.84ct
Discovery vs. Provenance:
While Sugilite was first discovered in 1944 in Japan as a yellowish-green mineral, the world-famous royal purples only come from one place: the Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. This is the only location on Earth where true gem-quality purple Sugilite was ever mined. As the mine is no longer producing this grade, these pieces are a finite, rare resource.
The "Natural Only" Guarantee:
This specimen is part of a 20-year private legacy collection. It is 100% natural and untreated. I do not sell dyed, heated, or plastic-stabilized material. You are receiving the raw, authentic beauty of the stone exactly as it was pulled from the earth.
Geology & Lighting:
Authentic Sugilite is famously pleochroic. This means the color will shift and reveal brighter, warmer hues in natural sunlight compared to indoor lighting. We use high-detail photography to show the mineral's structure; please note that photos are close-ups to reveal the intricate fibrous textures or matrix associations like Bustamite and Richterite.
Shipping & Professional Standards:
• Carrier: Exclusively USPS Priority Mail for speed, security, and full insurance.
• Combined Shipping: We automatically combine shipping for multiple items purchased within a 3-day window. Any excess shipping fees are refunded at the time of labels.
• Payment: To maintain our high shipping standards, immediate payment is required. This ensures your investment is processed and protected within our 24-hour handling window.
This is natural, untreated gel sugilite cabochon that showcases its unique purple color with a smooth, polished finish.
Features:
- Genuine, natural, untreated Gel Sugilite stone
- Pleochroic nature: the hue of the purple presents different shades depending on lighting sources
- Smooth, polished finish, natural
- Freeform, cabochon
- Total weight 1.84ct
Discovery vs. Provenance:
While Sugilite was first discovered in 1944 in Japan as a yellowish-green mineral, the world-famous royal purples only come from one place: the Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. This is the only location on Earth where true gem-quality purple Sugilite was ever mined. As the mine is no longer producing this grade, these pieces are a finite, rare resource.
The "Natural Only" Guarantee:
This specimen is part of a 20-year private legacy collection. It is 100% natural and untreated. I do not sell dyed, heated, or plastic-stabilized material. You are receiving the raw, authentic beauty of the stone exactly as it was pulled from the earth.
Geology & Lighting:
Authentic Sugilite is famously pleochroic. This means the color will shift and reveal brighter, warmer hues in natural sunlight compared to indoor lighting. We use high-detail photography to show the mineral's structure; please note that photos are close-ups to reveal the intricate fibrous textures or matrix associations like Bustamite and Richterite.
Shipping & Professional Standards:
• Carrier: Exclusively USPS Priority Mail for speed, security, and full insurance.
• Combined Shipping: We automatically combine shipping for multiple items purchased within a 3-day window. Any excess shipping fees are refunded at the time of labels.
• Payment: To maintain our high shipping standards, immediate payment is required. This ensures your investment is processed and protected within our 24-hour handling window.
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