Diamond andalusite & white metal abstract cluster ring
In the centre of this white metal (tests as platinum) ring is a round golden brown andalusite with an estimated weight of 1.41ct.
The andalusite flashes green red and orange as it is moved around.
The andalusite is set in six claws within a surround of round baguette and marquise cut diamonds that form an abstract cluster all above a white metal shank.
There are a total of twenty-seven diamonds with a total estimated weight of 1.40ct estimated clarity of VS and estimated colour range of G - J.
Approximate dimensions:
Ring size: N.5 (UK) - 7 (US)
Weight: 0.35ozs - 9.77gms
£3,550.00
Product is not available in this quantity.
Weights, colours & clarities of the stones are estimated as the stones have been examined and measured in their settings. Where the stones carry an independent certificate this will be indicated.
Andalusite is well known for showing strong multi-coloured pleochroism which very simply put means it shows different colours when viewed at different angles ranging from reddish-brown, green orange and yellow.
It is often known as 'the poor man's alexandrite'!
it is however a fascinating and lovely stone in its own right and should be appreciated as such.
It has a hardness of 7 -7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale and is found in Brazil Sri Lanka and Australia.